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Video Shopping....another question

August 17, 2025 11:07AM
I've never done any video based shopping, but it has always caught my attention as a possibility.
So here's my question for the video shoppers who've been doing it for a while.
Has the nature of it changed over the years?
My question is prompted by newer and newer surveillance technology and the increasing use and prevalence of these devices.
Easier? cheaper (starting costs)? etc?
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August 18, 2025 06:48AM
I'm not the expert to ask on this. I have done 2 types of video shops now. One is a car wash and the other was a fast food place. Both were simple enough. I bought video glasses off amazon (maybe $50 total). Mine recorded in 15 minute intervals. Probably would not be ideal for the video apartment shopping stuff where you get taken on a tour and need longer recording.
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August 20, 2025 01:09AM
Depends on the industry being shopped.

I took the plunge and bought a PV-500 getup when there were a number of apartment jobs with really big bonuses. That investment has paid off 6x for the year, so I am happy to sit back and wait for other triple-digit gigs to show up on my radar.

The new homesite shops don't pay enough for the amount of work, so I'm sticking with apartments. Those jobs require a top-line recorder like the PV.

I have no interest in lower-paying jobs that could be done with a cheaper recorder. You can pretty much be sure file transfer times will take longer than expected, reducing the value of the shop.

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August 20, 2025 11:11PM
I have done several hundred video shops of various types. The nature of video shopping is about the same today as it was 16 years ago. The improvements in the technology and equipment are the main changes. If you are going to video shop seriously, you need a PV-500.
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August 26, 2025 01:47AM
I've video shopped new homes, car dealerships, furniture stores, and apartments for seven years. I agree with AZwolfman regarding PV500. I had 3 failed shops out of 600+. I'm a PT shopper.

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