http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress ... a day to day mystery shopper's point of view.... Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:36:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 Well, oh my. It has been a long time & OH how things have changed! My son is now 17 mo.old & this alone should explain everything. But, that wouldn't make much for your blog reading, now would it? I think what really brought me back into the game was a scheduler ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=269 Well, I have taken a first step back to shopping in my new home state. I guess you could question my thought process, shopping a chunk of my new shops for a company associated with the previous G3 mystery shopping company that left many shoppers unpaid, but ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=265 Well, this is one reason I can't say I've missed mystery shopping. I accepted an easy shop at a music store around tax day. I dragged DH to the mall with me and to his credit, he held on longer than I thought he would. He found athletic shoes ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=264 I'm so frustrated at a MS company because they are refusing to pay me for a shop saying that they didn't receive the pictures I sent. I sent pictures directly to the HelpDesk and a copy ot myself. The email copy to me came through just fine with ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=263 It is true this was not a good MSing year for me. I have just enjoyed the first holiday this year were I was not remodeling, or interviewing for a job or moving - - - I almost forgot what it felt like to relax! As I reflect ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=259 Alternate Title: My Battle Against Stupidity (Mine or hers - either one works here) A scheduler for Kern has been trying to fill an assignment in one of my preferred towns. I was interested, but didn't have enough scheduled over that way to pick up this roadhouse-style shop without some ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=258 For reasons that currently escape me, I had to cancel a nice weekend dinner at a dessert factory restaurant. I was scheduled for the 4th of this month and emailed my scheduler a little more than two weeks in advance. Hey, I am not one to turn down ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=257 Oh, did you fall for this too? I open the email, because YES it's my anniversary, but how large is this bonus? Maybe we could work something in on the way to our special time? DEAR XXXXX, Bonus offered-$2.00 for completing this assignment TODAY 10/16/06 or TOMORROW * We have a Mystery Shop at ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=256 I received a call last year from someone interested in mystery shopping. That person found my information through this page. How flattering that someone would call me to find out about mystery shopping! I was at first. When she called last December I took nearly an hour talking to her ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=255 I was looking up luxury car shops KSS is farming out and had the occasion to review my SASSIE Shop Log through Kern. Total # of Shops: 36 Average Rating: 6 Last Shop Rating: 10 Average 6??? Did I forget to do some shops or what? ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=254 I picked up some of those call & schedule shops for pet stores from Shop N Chek. I figure it is an easy way to get back into the Mystery Shopping groove. Apparently you still have to be able to read a calendar to mystery shop. *the nerve, huh?* Well, I ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=253 One of the underasked questions indeed. I learned today that my butt is the exactly correct size for mystery shopping. While getting ready to introduce myself to the gas station clerk I made a quick pit stop. NOTHING in the ladies room looked fit to be touched, let alone set my ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=252 Time for a Decent Fee? http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=251 Ray posted on the 29th that the banner was on volition. Not in the fourm, but on the rest of the site. I have refreshed for about twenty minutes & not see it yet, but......... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=250 That's right, I not only found my mystery shops today, I completed them and have just entered them..... Ohlala...I am back in the saddle again!!! http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=249 I have three shops scheduled for this week, my first week in a new city/state/region. I passed ONE of the places, but can I get back to it? What a good question. I simply do not know. We have also exhausted the majority of our funds on the move.....UHauls are ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=248 I still think I would have made a great MSPA instructor, but the MSPA has found me wanting: Thank you for your interest in the MSPA Gold Certification Workshop Instructor opportunity. We very much appreciate your time and effort to respond to us. We were absolutely amazed at the ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=247 I talked to a potential shopper back in December (Hi TJ!) and posted some information for her here soon after, see original post. How about any tips from other shoppers out there? What information would you give a newbie? Post a comment here for TJ and others! Mystery Shopping Resources ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=246 I had to turn down one of my favs tonight.....Mystery Guests called about a restaurant shop in my soon-to-be-neighborhood. I told the scheduler I would gladly take anything in the second week of July, but she said they can only schedule 7 days out....too bad I got that call ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=245 I have officially closed the window on shopping in Michigan. I just scheduled my first Georgia shop via A Closer Look......*sniff*.......it's a turning point. I started Mystery Shopping when my DH & I moved back to Mich. for him to start his business. I was looking for a way to still ... http://www.shoplogs.com/wordpress/index.php?p=244