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Gas station shops for $3.50?

August 06, 2025 10:54PM
I've seen gas station shops for $3.50. You have to take 6 pictures of each pump. I don't see anyone taking them. Have you seen them? What do you think? For me this shop requires way too many pictures for the fee.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/06/2025 10:57PM by johnb974.
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August 06, 2025 10:58PM
johnb974, as someone else shared, trust your gut. I will add that, use your best judgment as an adult. As experienced ICs, we should be informed and capable enough to make our own and such decisions.

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August 06, 2025 11:03PM
I'm asking what others think of the shop.
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August 06, 2025 11:07PM
Let me ask you a question smiling smiley

If you received 99/100 replies opposite of what you stated, would that even remotely change your mind?

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August 06, 2025 11:08PM
I think I would have never read far enough to know how many pictures they want. Even one is too many.
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August 06, 2025 11:09PM
Well I did read far enough on another gas station shop for $7.50. They want us to check 41 things.
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August 06, 2025 11:25PM
Those are actually really easy - the $7.50 ones. its mainly checking food and drink stocks in the store. Takes 10 minutes, a few minutes for input. One picture of the receipt.
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August 06, 2025 11:40PM
Why anyone would do a gas audit for $3.50 especially during the summer is beyond me.
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August 07, 2025 03:06AM
@johnb974 wrote:

I'm asking what others think of the shop.

I hear you. I have not seen this offer but, no, I would absolutely not accept an assignment like that.

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August 07, 2025 07:36PM
Why anyone would GET OUT OF BED for a gas audit for $3.50 is beyond me.

@Katierlou wrote:

Why anyone would do a gas audit for $3.50 especially during the summer is beyond me.
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August 07, 2025 07:42PM
You've got to be kidding! Let's say the gas station is 5 miles, 4 pumps and it takes 15 minutes one way and 20 to 30 minutes to take the pictures. Total time 50 to 60 minutes, plus the report. According to my calculations that's $2.53 per hour, considering gas and auto maintenance. Are you sure you placed the decimal point correctly and it's not $35.00?
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August 09, 2025 02:36PM
Haven't seen anything like that in my area, but they'd be a hard pass unless there was huge gas reimbursement.

I just wrapped up 5 days on the road. Customer Firsts for either $8.50 or $20, Exxons, mostly for $15, but one for $100, another for $200, and was able to get a couple of $18 sticker gigs at sites where there were no stickers. Phillips 66 for the usual $12, with a handful as much as $45. Along with a couple of bonused apartment visits and a handful of truck stop competitor gigs and I grossed close to $1300 for the week.

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August 10, 2025 05:14AM
Another joke, yes?
I do not even boot my computer for $3.50.
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August 10, 2025 05:30AM
@LIJake wrote:

You've got to be kidding! Let's say the gas station is 5 miles, 4 pumps and it takes 15 minutes one way and 20 to 30 minutes to take the pictures. Total time 50 to 60 minutes, plus the report. According to my calculations that's $2.53 per hour, considering gas and auto maintenance. Are you sure you placed the decimal point correctly and it's not $35.00?

Shop Pays: $3.50 USD
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August 10, 2025 05:47AM
NO.
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August 10, 2025 12:03PM
YOU'RE FIRED!!! Oh oops, wrong thread, too much smiling smiley

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August 10, 2025 02:52PM
FWIW, I did a couple of the $5 pay truck stop competitor shops ($5 reimbursement) on my most recent route.

Not worth it, as there are too many pictures involved, with some having the potential for outing.

I thought I had reminded myself not to take those anymore, but apparently not.

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August 12, 2025 02:18PM
And, upon logging everything from this most recent trip, I see I forgot about doing a Chevron through the Dude With The Hat app.

It was $15 open reimbursement + $2 fee. This one had renovation issues, so I snapped a few more covert pictures than I would if it were a Customer First visit that had multiple violations.

I'd do it again as part of a route as the flexible reimbursement totally works when I'm trying to knock out as many gas stations as possible when I travel.

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