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Pass on Sentry Marketing/ Sentry Insights
March 19, 2024
As someone deeply entrenched in the mystery shopping community, it's with a heavy heart that I must share my disappointing experience with Sentry Mystery Shopping. Regrettably, I cannot in good conscience recommend this company to fellow contractors. My interaction with Sentry Mystery Shopping left much to be desired. Not only did... Continue Reading
Sentry update?
February 28, 2024
Anyone do anything recently with this company? I see they go by Sentry Insights on their shopmetrics page. They have some pretty decent clients in my area. Just wondering if anyone has done anything for them recently. What are the good things? What are the... Continue Reading
Sentry shops - casino and hotel
February 03, 2024
If you've done one, would you repeat? reports are reasonable for the compensation offered? any tricks or tips?... Continue Reading
Sentry Assignment of shop
March 08, 2023
Hello. First time trying to grab a shop with them. I have have applied and the due date is approaching and have not been assigned. Already have some other shops centered around that one in particular. Emailing them has not helped and there is no scheduler. Thoughts?... Continue Reading
Issues with Sentry
February 08, 2023
I wrote a long book, then deleted it, then felt like I should add an abbreviated version since getting a comment... Friend has been having a really rought time with Sentry. Shops being sent back and asking for LONG and invovled answers to questions not even on the survey. ... Continue Reading
Problem with Sentry payment from April -- they can't/won't authenticate my bank acct for their new system
July 24, 2022
I've been trying to sign up with Sentry's payment system so I can finally get paid for an April job. The "instant" account verification won't work with my credit union, so I keep trying to verify with the micro-deposit option. Nothing. And their "help" for their payment system... Continue Reading
Need an oil change? Sentry has mystery shops in Tomball TX
June 10, 2022
Sentry has mystery shops in Tomball, TX 77375. This assignment pays $30 and reimburses up to $40. This is an evaluation of the Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center of a local dealership. There are a number of different services that are able to be performed on your vehicle for this assessment.... Continue Reading
Need an oil change? Sentry has mystery shops in West Allis and Milwaukee WI
April 14, 2022
Sentry has Oil Change mystery shops! Oil change: This assignment pays $7 and reimburses for one STANDARD oil change, we will not reimburse upgrades. This is an evaluation of an oil change service center. You will go to your assigned location and complete one STANDARD oil change. Most make and model cars... Continue Reading
Sentry “banned” me
February 05, 2022
Well…it seems that I’ve been banned or labeled “do not use” by Sentry. I’m not sure why. I think it may have something to do with me calling them some years ago about a very, very late payment. If I remember correctly the payment was about a 3-4... Continue Reading
Enjoy Fresh Poppy-Seed Buns at this Local Burger Hotspot. Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a local-favorite dining project featuring a relaxed, fun, burger and beer restaurant in your area! These are some of our most popular shops, so apply online
December 10, 2021
Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a restaurant shop featuring a breakfast/lunch or dinner scenario. This shop is for one or two adults, and has homestyle comfort food, old-school diner favorites, all-day breakfast and themed dining! Requirements: o Dine-In for Breakfast/Lunch (10am-2pm arrival) or Dinner (6pm... Continue Reading
Mystery shop in Richland WA with Sentry
December 02, 2021
This assignment pays $22 and reimburses up to $60 garden center/$15 bulk material purchases, and $25 gift certificate purchase, less required return. This is an on site evaluation of a garden/home/gift store, which includes a purchase and return on two separate days. You will be evaluating the sales ability and... Continue Reading
Avoid Sentry Marketing / Sentry Insights
October 20, 2021
This company does not pay its workers and treats contractors like slave labor. Unethical business practices!... Continue Reading
Sentry is looking for shoppers for a furniture store coming in July!
July 30, 2021
Join the Sentry Marketing team for a furniture store shop coming in July! Register now so you can be the first to apply! Locations: Costa Mesa CA 92626 Los Angeles CA 90036 San Diego CA 92108 Boca Raton FL 33467 Doral FL 33122 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 Miami FL 33147... Continue Reading
Sentry is looking for shoppers for a furniture store coming in July!
July 22, 2021
Join the Sentry Marketing team for a furniture store shop coming in July! Register now so you can be the first to apply! Locations: Costa Mesa CA 92626 Los Angeles CA 90036 San Diego CA 92108 Boca Raton FL 33467 Doral FL 33122 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 Miami FL 33147... Continue Reading
Sentry is looking for shoppers for a furniture store coming in July!
July 12, 2021
Join the Sentry Marketing team for a furniture store shop coming in July! Register now so you can be the first to apply! Locations: Costa Mesa CA 92626 Los Angeles CA 90036 San Diego CA 92108 Boca Raton FL 33467 Doral FL 33122 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 Miami FL 33147... Continue Reading
Mystery shops in Indianapolis. Are you registered with Sentry?
July 08, 2021
Sentry has a retail mystery shops . The pay is $15 plus $10 reimbursement. Location zip codes: 46227 & 46250 This is a shop for a store that buys and sells the latest looks in brand name gently used clothing and accessories for infants and children. The shop consists of an on-site... Continue Reading
Sentry is looking for shoppers for a furniture store coming in July!
July 02, 2021
Join the Sentry Marketing team for a furniture store shop coming in July! Register now so you can be the first to apply! Locations: Costa Mesa CA 92626 Los Angeles CA 90036 San Diego CA 92108 Boca Raton FL 33467 Doral FL 33122 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 Miami FL 33147... Continue Reading
Texas hot shops! Where Sentry put the bonus this week
June 22, 2021
Arlington, Cedar Park, Dallas & Waxahachie-$5 bonus on coffee shops. Austin, Cedar Park, Round Rock-$5 bonus on video shops at a popular burger restaurant. Bee Cave-$5 bonus. Dinner for two adults at a local American Kitchen & Tavern Restaurant this weekend. Del Rio-$30 bonus on our BBQ restaurant shops. Breakfast, lunch or dinner.... Continue Reading
The Sentry Marketing Group is currently recruiting shoppers who own: o Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles, model year 2000 or newer, to complete a service department shop. o Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep vehicles, preferably model year 2000 or newer, with 125,000 mile
June 18, 2021
The Sentry Marketing Group is currently recruiting shoppers to complete a coffee house shop. There is a specific scenario and ordering requirements. There are regular in-person shops coming soon and also a video shop! Requirements: o Experience completing video shops o Evaluate the facility, food, service, and cleanliness of the... Continue Reading
Sentry is looking for shoppers for a furniture store coming in June!
June 18, 2021
Join the Sentry Marketing team for a furniture store shop coming in June! Register now so you can be the first to apply! Locations: Costa Mesa CA 92626 Los Angeles CA 90036 San Diego CA 92108 Boca Raton FL 33467 Doral FL 33122 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 Miami FL 33147... Continue Reading
Sentry is looking for shoppers for a furniture store coming in June!
June 11, 2021
Join the Sentry Marketing team for a furniture store shop coming in June! Register now so you can be the first to apply! Locations: Costa Mesa CA 92626 Los Angeles CA 90036 San Diego CA 92108 Boca Raton FL 33467 Doral FL 33122 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 Miami FL 33147... Continue Reading
Sentry has phone shops!
June 09, 2021
Sentry has phone shops available that pay $5 each. This is a telephone shop for a Pawn shop. Focus of the shop is on the enthusiasm of the associate Please verify the store you are assigned to call before making the call to the location. You will be given an scenario upon being... Continue Reading
This is where the weekend bonuses are for Sentry.....
June 04, 2021
CA in zip codes 90007, 90027 & 90048 for food delivery shops. $10 bonus GA: Snellville & Buford. Bonus on buy & sell shops. Female under 30 preferred, but you may bring someone along that fits that profile. $5 bonus TX: Dallas zip codes 75204, 75208. Coffee shops $3 bonus Log on today... Continue Reading
Sentry is looking for shoppers for a furniture store coming in June!
June 04, 2021
Join the Sentry Marketing team for a furniture store shop coming in June! Register now so you can be the first to apply! Locations: Costa Mesa CA 92626 Los Angeles CA 90036 San Diego CA 92108 Boca Raton FL 33467 Doral FL 33122 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 Miami FL 33147... Continue Reading
Sentry is looking for shoppers for a furniture store coming in June!
May 28, 2021
Join the Sentry Marketing team for a furniture store shop coming in June! Register now so you can be the first to apply! Locations: Costa Mesa CA 92626 Los Angeles CA 90036 San Diego CA 92108 Boca Raton FL 33467 Doral FL 33122 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 Miami FL 33147 Naples FL 34102 Tampa FL 33609 West Palm Beach FL 33409 Atlanta GA 30305 Garden City NY 11530 New York NY 11530 Paramus NJ 7652 King of Prussia PA 19406 Dallas TX 75244 Houston TX 77056 New Shoppers: To become a shopper go to [admin.sentrymarketing.com] and click "Become a Shopper” under the logo. Fill... Continue Reading
Join the Sentry Marketing team for an oil change shop coming in June!
May 22, 2021
Does your car need a little bit of work? Register now so you can be the first to apply! Locations: West Allis, WI 53214 Milwaukee, WI 53207 Milwaukee, WI 53221 Racine, WI 53406 Wauwatosa, WI 53222 New Shoppers: To become a shopper go to https://admin.sentrymarketing.com and click "Become a Shopper” under the logo. Fill out your profile and... Continue Reading
Sentry is looking for shoppers for a furniture store coming in June!
May 22, 2021
Join the Sentry Marketing team for a furniture store shop coming in June! Register now so you can be the first to apply! Locations: Costa Mesa CA 92626 Los Angeles CA 90036 San Diego CA 92108 Boca Raton FL 33467 Doral FL 33122 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 Miami FL 33147 Naples FL 34102 Tampa FL 33609 West Palm Beach FL 33409 Atlanta GA 30305 Garden City NY 11530 New York NY 11530 Paramus NJ 7652 King of Prussia PA 19406 Dallas TX 75244 Houston TX 77056 New Shoppers: To become a shopper go to https://admin.sentrymarketing.com and click "Become a Shopper” under the logo. Fill... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
March 13, 2020
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
March 06, 2020
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
February 28, 2020
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
February 21, 2020
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing! Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
February 14, 2020
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
February 01, 2020
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
January 24, 2020
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
January 17, 2020
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
January 10, 2020
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
January 03, 2020
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
December 27, 2019
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
December 20, 2019
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
December 13, 2019
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
December 06, 2019
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
November 30, 2019
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
November 22, 2019
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
November 15, 2019
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
November 09, 2019
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
October 21, 2019
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
October 04, 2019
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
September 20, 2019
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing! Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We... Continue Reading
Sentry New Payment System - Won't Let Me Login? No Contact?
September 09, 2019
I haven't done any shops for Sentry for awhile, but recently did one. I was informed they moved to a new payment portal and I needed to have my account information in there to get paid. However, I signed up and when I try to login it never takes my... Continue Reading
Is Sentry Marketing still in business?
September 07, 2019
I tried to sign up for Sentry Marketing today and the site said that it was unavailable. I want to sign up with them because a friend of mine in my area told me that they had restaurant shops that I can eat from. Does anybody know if they are... Continue Reading
Look at all the open shops at Sentry Marketing!
August 23, 2019
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Sentry has Open Opportunities for You!
August 16, 2019
Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops, coffee shops, retail stores, waxing/massage shops, casual and fine dining, valet services, telephone shops, dine-in, drive-through, delivery ....... Continue Reading
Look at all the shops available at Sentry Marketing!
July 10, 2019
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops, coffee shops, retail... Continue Reading
Sentry is Now scheduling Merchandising Shops
April 08, 2019
Sentry has a lot of new merchandising projects on our website. We need shoppers one merchandiser in LA to collect 200-250 SKUS weekly for another 5 months. We also have an assignment in the below cities to complete an assignment at a big box home improvement store. For these,... Continue Reading
SENTRY PAYMENT --- again
March 13, 2019
I have been unable to sign on with either the instant account or the micro deposits and I am owed in excess of $500.....any help or ideas. I am very concerned about getting paid after several back and forth conversations by email with the owner of the company. ... Continue Reading
Sentry new payment method, they want your bank sign in information
January 24, 2019
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Sentry payment system
January 21, 2019
Anyone else get the email about Sentry switching to a new payment system? Legit? Seems a bit odd to make the switch just a few days before January payments are issued.... Continue Reading
Sentry big box store
December 25, 2018
Are they gone? I haven’t seen anything in months. This is one of my favorite clients. I love this store... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing (Dwolla)
December 19, 2018
Good morning everyone! I have not been shopping for a while but I received an email this morning that said: You've received money. Time is running out on your ability to accept the $40.00 sent from The Sentry Marketing Group, LLC on 6/27/2018. In order to receive these funds, you'll need... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing and Dwolla
November 01, 2018
Has anyone else seen that Dwolla will be ending transfers to bank accounts on 12/03/2018? I received an email this morning and reached out to Sentry to see what they plan to do for payments. It took quite a few months for them to switch from checks to Dwolla last... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing
September 15, 2018
I can't get logged into the website to do my report. Are they in the path of the hurricane? Anyone know?... Continue Reading
Beware: Sentry Big Box Store report rejections
September 15, 2018
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Sentry "Quick Pay"
August 23, 2018
Could someone tell me what constitutes "Quick Pay" with Sentry? I took three assignments back in July - they were "bonused and set to Quick Pay" -- Completed the shops, they were accepted, and....nothing. Invoice drops on 8/16, looks like they are set to pay on SEPTEMBER 30th?? How is... Continue Reading
Hey Sentry - PAY ME to take your survey.............
August 11, 2018
I am kinda sick of MS companies that think nothing of presuming on my time: Here is my response to Sentry asking me to take a survey: "Thank you for the opportunity to do a survey. Were you planning on paying shoppers to complete it? If only a few dollars?... Continue Reading
Sentry and Dwilla
August 01, 2018
Still waiting for my $ even tho I set up Dwilla and verified email. I received notice of payment but no $$ Dwilla sent another "verify your email " message after I inquired about missing $. I will see how this goes...... Continue Reading
Look at all the shops available at Sentry Marketing!
July 11, 2018
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
And you wonder how Sentry stays in business...
July 08, 2018
when they treat their shoppers like crap! Wow, what an attitude! Here is an actual PM exchange I recently had with a Sentry employee: In reply to [www.mysteryshopforum.com] @winemaker wrote: Julie, My two cents.... I respect you and Dave, BUT... Sentry pays what I would call an barely average rate in the MSC... Continue Reading
Changes at Sentry
May 09, 2018
Hello Everyone, I wanted to come here and introduce myself. My name is Susan and am the new head of the scheduling department at Sentry. I have read many discouraging comments regarding Sentry Marketing over the past year. I want you to know Dave has heard your feedback and... Continue Reading
Look at all the shops available at Sentry Marketing!
May 06, 2018
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Look at all the shops available at Sentry Marketing!
April 12, 2018
Variety is the Spice of Life, Right? Sentry Marketing has 100's of Open Shops to choose from! Join our team of Sentry Evaluators for a variety of projects! There are many, many opportunities that may be near you! We have shops throughout the US; including automotive shops,... Continue Reading
Application for shop due this week sitting for days - Sentry Marketing
March 22, 2018
Hello, I have seen others report this and the company responded it did not happen. Well it is happening to me this week. Applied for a shop a couple of days ago. The last day is tomorrow.... Continue Reading
More "Let Them Eat Cake" attitude from Sentry.
March 08, 2018
Not only does is this company just too dang special to allow self assign (though many other MSCs do) they also have an answer for how long you should expect to wait to get an answer on whether you application shall be accepted or not. The answer right from the... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing unfair rejected report
February 09, 2018
The first time I submit a shop for Sentry they rejected report bc they said the photo of my food was Inadequate - they didn’t really say what was wrong but I assume they were complaining bc some of the sauce was smeared on the plate (required to take photo... Continue Reading
Sentry - shop input computer/laptop onely
February 05, 2018
I just did a shop for Sentry and in the guidelines it states that you can input on a desktop or laptop not a mobile device. I was wondering two things. 1. How do they know we are using a mobile device? 2. Why would they want desktop or... Continue Reading
Sentry denied two reports because I used the words "patio heater" instead of "outdoor heater."
January 30, 2018
I responded to the denial email that I disagreed, and I am waiting for clarification. What do you think, is a patio heater and an outdoor heater the same thing? ?... Continue Reading
Has Sentry reverted to a new scheduling system?
January 14, 2018
Just wondering....they seem to have disappeared...are they still in business?... Continue Reading
So how does one get paid by Sentry
December 26, 2017
I did 4 shops that were put on their invoices October 16. According to their payment policies I understand I would be paid at the end of the month following the invoice which would have been November. I did not sign up with Bill.com opting instead to take the... Continue Reading
Sentry marketing new payments
December 19, 2017
Does anyone else wonder why Sentry Marketing can't just do direct deposit like eveyone else without having to go through another company. I hate entering my bank info in all these different places just to get paid!... Continue Reading
Do not what know to do about assignment for Sentry Marketing
December 07, 2017
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SENTRY should make SELF ASSIGN more available to shoppers.
November 29, 2017
I have done a number of burger shops with good results and no need for corrections but am still not given the opportunity to self assign. Is there some reason for this? As a shopper I want to often plan and combine shops with other Mystery Shopping companies and if I... Continue Reading
Why does people hate Sentry Marketing so much?
October 28, 2017
This is one company that shoppers continually dogpile on, and I'm just curious as to why?... Continue Reading
Has Sentry Marketing sent out payments for invoices processed 9/30 yet?
October 22, 2017
I received a direct deposit on 8/31/2017, but I have not received one for 9/30/2017. I am (not so patiently) waiting for payment for two jobs completed 7/18 and 8/2. The invoice date was August 16, 2017 so the payments should have been processed September 30. Here it is... Continue Reading
Anyone receive a Sentry payment today?
August 31, 2017
I've never had a payment from them and have never used bill.com. I'm not sure what to expect. I did set up my account with Bill.com using the link from Sentry so hopefully it works like it's supposed to. Thanks Edited because I goofed.... Continue Reading
Sentry having payment issues?
August 07, 2017
UPDATE: Sorry for the delay-but I finally have an update. Thank you for all your responses. I finally got paid today for the May shop. After several emails- and a couple of phone call attempts- I sent a screenshot in an email showing the company what I was seeing... Continue Reading
What Kind of Reputation Does Sentry Have
July 17, 2017
Just had a very disappointing experience with this company on my first shop for them. It was a restaurant shop. The report was eight pages, and required 100-200 specific observations. It took me between three and four hours to complete, as I was extremely meticulous on every point. I'm skeptical it's... Continue Reading
Sentry
May 05, 2017
I don't see many shops this month. Seems to be a pattern with a few companies. Anyone seeing the same thing?... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing payment?
May 04, 2017
Anybody receive their payment(s) from Sentry Marketing this past month?? I did a triple 'B' shop in February and haven't gotten paid through Bill.com as of yet. I submitted an invoice to them, but haven't heard back.... Continue Reading
Sentry/Gigspot issue
April 08, 2017
Did a job for Sentry that was scheduled today. I go through all the questions and narratives. It is not accepted and won't let me turn it in because of blackout date. The due date of the submission falls on the blackout date. What is up with this? I... Continue Reading
Did anyone actually get paid on time from Sentry this month?
April 01, 2017
These payments are from shops at the beginning of January. Still haven't paid for them. I was told payments are suppose to go out by the end of the following month from the statement date. It's past the end of the month and they haven't even been processed or paid.... Continue Reading
For Sentry, how many casual dining shops does one need to do before being eligible for fine dining shops?
March 19, 2017
Does Sentry have any guidelines regarding how many casual dining shops a new (to them) shopper must do before they will be eligible for fine dining shops? (Obviously, I'm assuming the casual dining shops were acceptable and were done well.) In other words, is there a magic number... Continue Reading
Are Sentry's Narrative Expectations too Great for the $?
March 15, 2017
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Trouble logging into Sentry and TrendSource today
March 14, 2017
Is it me? I'm not able to log into either Sentry or TrendSource today. With regard to Sentry, when I hit the "login" button, nothing happens. And when trying to log in to TrendSource, it says it's an invalid username or password. Uh? I then... Continue Reading
Having Trouble Getting Paid @ Sentry Marketing Group
February 15, 2017
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Sentry Marketing - Rejected shop
February 14, 2017
Hello, I got an email today stating that my shop that I had performed on 2/6/2017 had been rejected. It was a shop where I ordered a blended drink, smoothie, etc. On the report it asked to document how a problem was handled. This was not covered in the instructions.... Continue Reading
Nice surprise from Sentry
February 08, 2017
Received payment this week from a job performed for Sentry in November. When I went to check it paid in my spreadsheet I noticed the amount of reimbursement was higher than my figures. After verifying my receipt, I sent them an email asking them how to return the... Continue Reading
GigSpot and Sentry
February 03, 2017
Since I signed up for GigSpot, I cannot seem to get into my old favorite mystery shops that I shopped on a regular basis for years. I asked an employee of GigSpot why I cannot get into my favorite shops even to take a test to qualify for shops... Continue Reading
Sentry Sent me a message that my shop has been rejected
January 24, 2017
I'm starting to get the feeling that this MSC Treats there shoppers like we're not human. To send me a message that my shop has been rejected because I did not ask a question word for word. There is a lot to remember with the big box shops.... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing used telephone number to ask me to vote for a candidate.
November 07, 2016
Received a message from Megan, at Sentry Marketing that was a political solicitation for a presidential candidate. I was very disturbed by this. My number was only to be used for shopping and not to ask me to vote for a specific party and/or candidate.... Continue Reading
Apparenty Sentry thinks our work has no value
October 08, 2016
Just got this email, titled, "Go Shopping, Get Paid and Get Reimbursed on us!" It's not "on you", dude.... Continue Reading
Sentry Paying Late This Month?
September 30, 2016
I completed a job for Sentry on July 30. My shop was accepted with no problems and the invoice is in my pay history with a date of August 16. I see on their website it shows payment will be in my bill.com account by the last day... Continue Reading
Being terminated due to false accusations by editors (ie Sentry)
September 29, 2016
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Sentry pending validation
September 14, 2016
I did a shop through Sentry on 09-02-2016 and it is showing as Pending Validation still. I have not received any email regarding this shop since I completed it. Is this typical? I have never had a shop pending for so many days, however I would rather not bother Sentry... Continue Reading
Sentry writing assessment
September 13, 2016
I just logged into enter a shop from today, and was met with a screen requiring me to enter a writing sample. I've shopped them for a while so was surprised, but I know others have done updates like this occasionally. My sister doesn't shop them anywhere as frequently as... Continue Reading
Invoices for Sentry Marketing
September 11, 2016
I have been looking on their site for invoices because it says my shops are "OK to Pay", but haven't been put on an invoice. I cannot seem to find where an invoice is to put it on. Anyone have any help for me?... Continue Reading
Sentry -- Stop being so cheap.
August 10, 2016
First I want to say I know that I don't have to accept any assignment that I feel the pay is not worth the work. I understand that and do a good job of avoiding jobs that don't pay enough for the work required. Now here is my rant as today... Continue Reading
Sentry editors?
August 04, 2016
Is anyone else having Sentry editor being extra picky this month and last? I'm starting to hate working for them. Same shops as always, just being ridicules and they seem to be trying to get out of paying for perfectly done shops from previous standards. Really ruins you day. Also, stop calling... Continue Reading
Sentry pay issues?
July 18, 2016
Is anyone else having issues with Sentry? I now show two invoices on their website that have never shown up on my bill account. I searched the boards but don't see info on payment issues. THANKS... Continue Reading
Sentry is a ripoff outfit and this Dave character is a con man - Need to put them out of business
June 18, 2016
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Sentry Survey to help them improve.
June 16, 2016
Heres your chance tell sentry how they are doing. Theres even a open comment to tell Dave any suggestions you have at the end of the brief survey. Who knows maybe he will take your suggestions. Here is the email I received exactly and I hope posting it doesn't violate... Continue Reading
Sentry-NONSENSE editing yet again
May 16, 2016
I don't want to give too many details to identify myself....but NUMEROUS INVALID complaints including instructing me to comment in violation of the directions on the form, telling me to repeat comments in multiple boxes when that has not been required in the past...I seriously just need to copy and... Continue Reading
Sentry
May 04, 2016
9 answered. 10,12, and 13 answered in the original, not gonna answer them again. If unacceptable, DQ me and delete my shopper profile. Thank you. I sent that to the editor at Sentry. Asked and answered! Fully expecting the shop to be DQed, magically... Continue Reading
Signing up with Sentry
April 16, 2016
I'm trying to understand how they pay shoppers. I've seen Bill.com associated with them, but I'm unfamiliar with how that works. I'm very hesitant to sign up with any company that doesn't make their payment policy clear, and the FAQ page that should explain it hasn't worked for months. Anybody... Continue Reading
Sentry-surprise bonus
April 09, 2016
The amount I was paid just wasn't adding up, so I looked up what I was paid for and it included a bonus which I wasn't aware of! It was one that had sat for awhile, but when the scheduler asked me to do it, didn't mention anything about... Continue Reading
Burned by Sentry
March 02, 2016
A scheduler begged me to do a shop at a popular burger/chicken restaurant and added a rare $5 bonus. More to help the scheduler than for the $22 payout, I did the takeout shop, which required a restroom visit. I ended up getting dunned because, according to the proofreader, I... Continue Reading
In Support of Sentry ... (ducking for cover as I type :})
December 17, 2015
Note: I actually wrote the below as a reply to a post in another Sentry topic. There are a ton of Sentry topics out there and I decided I didn't want my little forum editorial, as it probably is, to get lost. Obviously, the topic where I... Continue Reading
Ath and Sentry?
December 02, 2015
Out of curiosity, how are Ath and Sentry connected, or are they? There's an email going around supposedly from Ath in an attempt to get shoppers to sign up for epayments and while the subject line and email say Ath, the sender says Sentry. Odd? Fraudulent? ... Continue Reading
Sentry Survey Won't Load
December 02, 2015
Is anyone else having an issue with Sentry's site today? I was in the survey I am working on earlier. I had saved it and now when I try to reopen the survey, the page keeps timing out. I tried more than one computer and three different browsers.... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing payment issue
November 19, 2015
I've been waiting on a payment from Sentry related to a couple shops I performed. I have been emailing back and forth with Dave @ Sentry and he indicated payment would be sent by today. So far I've heard nothing so I emailed again. The email returned indicating the email... Continue Reading
Anybody else have difficulty accessing Sentry Marketing Certifications?
November 13, 2015
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SentryMarketing
October 26, 2015
How reputable is SentryMarketing? I've attempted to apply for a couple of their shops but have been unable to start the certification process that they require for each shop. I've written to them several times addressing this issue, but have had not response.... Continue Reading
Highly paid jobs from Sentry
October 04, 2015
Earlier tonight I got an email from Sentry listing about 20 shop locations with fees ranging $180 and up. I was curious and amazed but I am not signed up with Sentry so I did not check their website for details. I just came home to see... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing Group
October 03, 2015
From 30+ years experience with mystery shopping, I feel the 60+ days waiting for a payment from Sentry Marketing is excessive and not the industry norm; however, if you accept an assignment with the knowledge that you'll receive nothing until then, you have no complaint. Possibly of more concern... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing Payment
September 25, 2015
I did a SM shop on July 15. I was told that it took about 60 days for payment and then a additional 5 days or so. As of Sept 25 I have not received my payment. Will I be pay by check or Pay Pal. I checked the... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing
August 17, 2015
I just did my first shop for them and it was awful, low pay, long long ways away and I had to do a certification test for a burger joint that paid $4.00, and then it had this ridiculously long narrative and form which took me about 2 hours... Continue Reading
Feedback Plus, Sentry, how to reach someone a little sketchy?
July 21, 2015
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Sentry Marketing Group
June 22, 2015
I have to say, this has to be the most horrible mystery shop company I've ever worked for. Not only does no one respond to the various email addresses they list in their emails to you, but they also don't pay you promptly. If you are going to... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing
June 19, 2015
I completed a shop at a local Big Box store. I heard nothing from them about the shop until I received an email stating that my shop was being rejected because I did not respond to their numerous requests for additional information. Really? I never received an... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing Group
June 10, 2015
Does anyone else find Sentry the most difficult company to work with? I tried numerous times in the past and it was all negative. They make navigating their website and completing their certifications so difficult. And, their scheduler is just RUDE. I pulled back and stopped... Continue Reading
Payment for Sentry Marketing
May 28, 2015
Sentry Marketing pays by check (ACH or eCheck), they are encouraging the eCheck and I received an email to sign up for their Bill.com system. Do I need to create an invoice to send to them via this Bill.com system? Does anyone have experience with Sentry that can provide some... Continue Reading
Sentry-switching to direct deposit
May 19, 2015
I logged on and was prompted to update my info. It asked if I preferred a check or direct deposit...then some other screen flashed on and off and I couldn't read what it said.... are they going to do direct deposit?... Continue Reading
Sentry black out dates
May 15, 2015
On the instruction form you get after signing up it says: This visit may not be conducted on any of the following dates (a date range in April) or weekdays. They let me assign it for Friday (May 22)..the weekdays were in black font, the weekends are in red..nothing appeared to... Continue Reading
Sentry's New Site?
April 21, 2015
I signed up with Sentry and never heard from them with a confirmation. I was contacted by a scheduler to do a retail shop I'm not terribly thrilled about, but it's bonused... I needed to do the quiz, turns out I can login, and I can login to profit, but... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing
March 22, 2015
Has anyone did work for this company? I am fairly new to mystery shopping, but have completed jobs for a few companies. Sentry was on of the first companies I signed up for but never saw any jobs that interest me. I received an email from then... Continue Reading
Sentry--2 websites?
March 09, 2015
on one job board through prophet I see the fast casual restaurant and a few others....but on teh shopmetrics page that is linked in the email they sent I am seeing the new retail store....they the $10 shops were picked up quick..... the restaurant doesn't show up on shopmetric and the... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing--specific time
March 05, 2015
I just accepted a shop with them...they require you you to list a very specific time....do they really expect you to show up at that exact time? I might be able to get there an hour earlier, but I didn't want to list the earlier time in case I didn't... Continue Reading
Noreply/Sentry Marketing.
January 14, 2015
I recently signed up for Sentry. I received 11 of the same emails yesterday within a minute of each other. Today I received 15 within minutes, not counting what went to Spam. Is this their normal? I also think their pay is low for taking pictures,... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing Website security issues
December 09, 2014
When I logged into the Sentry Marketing website to complete a report today I received an error message that the link had a broken security protocol. Firefox wouldn't even let me continue to the page, but Chrome did (although it gave me a stern warning before it let me... Continue Reading
Payment for Sentry
December 09, 2014
I did a $$$$ restaurant shop in October and am wondering what the timetable for the pay is. I have a wedding I have to pay for.... Continue Reading
sentry marketing
October 14, 2014
This company decided to not give me a second chance to submit my receipt. When I received it was slightly wrinkled and that was not acceptable. They needed it perfectly straightened out. I sent another receipt that came with the receipt and it had name, date on... Continue Reading
Feedback Plus/Sentry Marketing too many emails?
September 26, 2014
I received 8 emails from Feedback Plus, mobile shops, under Sentry Marketing in 3 minutes. I replied and asked the scheduler to not send me 8 of the same emails in 3 minutes. All of the same shops. Is this a problem with anyone else?... Continue Reading
THEY DON'T PAY ( Sentry Marketing) (Plus, all loose rants collected into one thread. :) )
September 14, 2014
I have worked for many secret shops but this one DOES NOT PAY! They are always calling for last minute shops and I try to oblige only for my shop to be rejected! Why? Who knows...I guess they just want free service. They give no explaination... Continue Reading
SENTRY MARKETING: Are they paying on time and are the reports reasonable??
September 10, 2014
Never worked for them and notice they picked up some clients from Corp Research International. So, are their reports still overly long as was the case with their burger chain client??? Read it was seven pages long....and was nit picked when submitted. And are they paying more quickly?? Many Thanks... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing company
July 25, 2014
Sentry Marketing has the worst schedulers and site ever. The schedulers don't give you enough info to complete a shop and there is error page on site so you can't get guidelines. They have you pay all out of pocket and then reject your shop. I bet they send report... Continue Reading
Sentry paypal
July 06, 2014
Anybody got payment via paypal from Sentry Marketing?... Continue Reading
sentry website down?
June 19, 2014
Hi, i could not login to the main portal, do you guys experience the same thing? I can only login to the task portal.... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing payment?
June 12, 2014
I did a shop for Sentry on April 12th that cost me a pretty penny out of pocket. Their website says they pay within 60 days. It's now 61 days after April 12th and the shop is still "pending" on their board, despite also being accepted. Does anyone have any... Continue Reading
Sentry scheduling question
May 08, 2014
Hey guys, I need advice. I had a shop scheduled for yesterday, but I got the stomach bug and nothing would go down. I sent an email asking to reschedule to today. I didn't hear back. I sent another email today and haven't heard anything, I also called the company and... Continue Reading
Sentry buys Feedback Plus
March 18, 2014
http://www.restaurantnews.com/sentry-marketing-group-acquires-43-year-old-feedback-plus/... Continue Reading
Help Please -- Sentry Marketing
February 23, 2014
Hi Folks, I am an experienced mystery shopper. I have shopped with many companies over the past 6-7 years and have rarely had issues with shopper payment. This is first time I had this situation and I need some advice. I did some massage shops in December for Sentry Marketing.... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing Corp Owes Money and it is a Scam
December 29, 2013
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Sentry Marketing - payment problems?
November 02, 2013
I did massage shop for Sentry marketing . When I went to enter the shop on Prophet, the shop was not there. I emailed the scheduler immediately and she told me that she would talk to I.T. to get it restored. Meanwhile she asked me to email her the... Continue Reading
Sentry
October 07, 2013
I am filling out their application and good heavens! 250-300 words about my last dinning experience! If I had known that, I would have asked to go into the kitchen!... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing
August 23, 2013
I just had a shop show up as accepted and done. I then look at the payment schedule and it shows the fee, bonus and reimbursement. Then I see a Content Deduction of the amount of bonus. What is that about? I only took it because... Continue Reading
How long does it take to get approved as a shopper for Sentry Marketing?
August 19, 2013
I was going to begin a new thread, but the top one was about Sentry, so I figured I'd piggyback (hope that's okay!) :) Does anyone know how long it takes for an application to be approved? I applied on 8/5 and haven't received a second email from them and want... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing
January 30, 2013
I applied for them. Received an e-mail to do the enrollment. Was told my application was accepted and to wait for a user name and password. According to the page, it said 24 hours. It's been over that. Do I contact them or do they... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing deactivating you for no reason?
December 07, 2012
So, I completed a couple shops for Sentry and then a couple weeks later I tried to log in and I find out they've deactivated me. I emailed them several times and they would not email me back. So I gave up and decided I did not want to work... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing: Feedback Requested
November 04, 2012
I have never worked for Sentry and request your feedback on the company and schedulers. Thank you so!... Continue Reading
SENTRY MARKETING: Your valued feedback please
October 18, 2012
Just wondered how their reports are and if they pay on time. How is the shop for their popular hamburger chain please???? Thanks in advance everybody.... Continue Reading
TSMG The Sentry Marketing Group
October 14, 2012
Has anyone had difficulty getting responses from TSMG? I have emailed them three times letting them know that I want the shops, but cannot self-assign because the Certifications that I have taken and passed (and show up in my profile) are not recognized by the program, preventing me from... Continue Reading
sentry marketing
September 14, 2012
Tried to log in. Is the website being worked on? recieving error messages.... Continue Reading
Sentry
September 03, 2012
I have been shopping for 20+ years and receiving "thank you's" and 9 our of 10 or 10 out of 10 on most shops until I signed up with Sentry. There is a new food establishment in town and I wanted to shop them so I signed up with... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing
July 16, 2012
Sentry Marketing is a terrible company to shop for. I was lied to regarding bonus pay, quick pay, and then after 3 months of inquiring regarding my payment, I received an email stated my report had been rejected by the client. Stay away. Terrible website and unreliable... Continue Reading
NOT happy with Sentry Marketing!
June 27, 2012
Sentry recently sent me an e-mail soliciting feedback on their new website and I took time out of my day to log in and poke around and provide what I thought was some constructive criticism. I was honest, and yes blunt, saying it was not user-friendly and pointing out specific... Continue Reading
How is Sentry Marketing
March 25, 2012
I found an old thread about them. Are they okay now ? Thanks in advance. S.... Continue Reading
No Communication From SENTRY At All...
November 04, 2011
Greetings, I haven't EVER been able to get a live person at SENTRY Marketing, Ever. I had to decline one shop after I had accepted it because I didn't find out until AFTER I had accepted it that the second person was a requirement, Not an option, AND I was to... Continue Reading
SEntry......
October 10, 2011
I just spent two hours+ looking for my original post regarding this company. So I am back. Six months ago I registered with this company. But b/c of the blouhaha that was being discussed on this forum about this company, I got a headache. I postponed myself from... Continue Reading
Sentry Warning
September 12, 2011
I just saw on their job board. Do you Copy and Paste ****We have found some shoppers are coping and pasting the same descriptive comments/answers for questions from previous shops to a current shop and/or from one question to the next within a current shop. Should we discover content is being coped,... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing Group Survey
August 24, 2011
Today I got an e-mail from Dave and he wanted me to fill out a survey about what I liked or didn't like about Sentry Marketing. Did anyone else get this survey and do you think it will help some of the minor problems that we all have encountered.... Continue Reading
Problem with Sentry Marketing Group
August 11, 2011
I was offered a shop at a seafood restaurant that is 16 miles from my home. The pay would be $5 and I would be reimbursed $30 for food for myself and one other person. My bill came to $37.39 and I left a $5 tip. The company expects you... Continue Reading
SENTRY Marketing deduct payment unreasonably
March 04, 2011
I was surprised when I received feedback from Sentry marketing that payment was deducted for being late. For the shop that I did for them, I was supposed to receive a follow up call before I can submit the shop. So, I hold the report for another day before I... Continue Reading
The Sentry Marketing Group, any input?
January 27, 2011
I did a search and found nothing.... Continue Reading
Anybody know them www.sentrymarketing.com?
December 04, 2010
Hi I found a website from this forum which was Mom-mom.com and on that site, i found a MS job board. This job board has so many new jobs posted by different companies and this one was there. Anybody done any shop for them or used the website or the job... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing
June 18, 2010
There is a large discussion on volition as to Sentry Marketing's credibility. Many are saying unflattering things as being docked unfairly, and not being paid. I recently completely 2 shops which looked good on paper and turned out to be nightmare. In one case, the report would not accept an "N/A",... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing
February 27, 2010
Does anyone have experience with Sentry Marketing?... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing
July 20, 2009
As you may know, the reviews of companies posted on this forum are a valuable resource for many mystery shoppers. They also should be taken with a grain of salt. It is wise to be careful about whose opinion you trust on the forum. It is also... Continue Reading
Sentry Marketing Group
February 06, 2009
Anyone know anything about Sentry Marketing Group? They are recruiting in Texas currently and contacted me. I filled out the initial and there are several tests. In taking the first 2 tests, some red flags came up for me. The shops they offer required a high... Continue Reading
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