Favorite Shops?

Hello,

This is by no means a matter of what MSC's should i join, I was just curious if people had a favorite MSC and why as well as shops they love to do?

I have a strong passion for furniture shops for a company around the midwest, because they are just so darn simple and I have them mastered. My favorite memories all go back to that shop...regardless of the location (ok i had 1 time that the service was actually horrible!). I think its strange, but they are ones I jump on all the time!

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Banks, banks, banks. So easy, quick reports and pays very well around here.

Banks are my favorite too, followed closely by cars. Mostly because I like banks and cars.

There are reasons that a body stays in motion
At the moment only demons come to mind

Ok, I'll jump on the band wagon, I too like banks - easy to shop and easy to upload/download. I am in the process of adding 2 more brands. I have also expanded my gas station shops. Doing a bunch this week with bonus. They were a PITA at first but have gotten quicker and easier as I do more.

I have to be careful with the banks so that I don't get overexposed and get "made". I like having an actual conversation at the gas stations after I reveal myself.

However, I think you will get as many don't likes as likes on banks and gas stations.

Aveda and Dean and Deluca.

I agree, banks, then the revealed AT&T and Verizon audits.

C

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"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind..." - Henry Ford

I must be doing the wrong bank shops.

Aveda, Fairway Market Wine & Spirits Store, NARS - although I only do it every few years, the most recent was wonderful. I usually get the full make-up treatment - what a pleasure to be pampered

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Gas station shops by far. I like bank shops and I really like grocery shops, but I'm the best at gas station shops.

I love the five star hotel and restaurants.... I get to go to these places on someone else's dollar.... Big reports but well worth it.

So far I like the banks and certain gas stations the best. I was considering taking a Nars shop and now that someone said they are fun I'll have to see if it's still available.

Floating around like a feather hoping the wind will set me down somewhere awesome.

MsJudi Wrote:
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> ... Wine & Spirits Store ...

Wow, I never saw that.
I am not surprised that this might the most favorite shop.
Do you have to taste a lot of their merchandise?
I do have to find MSC which offers such shops

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Revealed audits at gas stations. I would have never have thought these would be my favorite. Out in the cold, wind, dust, heat, you name it. But, for some reason I'm drawn to these shops. I wish I could do routes of these, but have to stick close to home because I watch my granddaughters and need to pick them up from school.

My favorite shops are ones that have a substantial bonus attached to them. My favorite types of shops are bank shops, revealed FF shops (w/ prizes), and, believe it or not, pretzel shops (lol).

My favorite MSC's have no problem shelling out bonus money, and pay in under a month. If I had to pick my overall favorite companies though, it would be Sinclair, Technology Store Shopper and Pinnacle.

Arguing with fools is like playing chess with a pigeon...
...No matter how good you are, the pigeon will s@^t on the board and strut around like it won anyway.

Not scheduling for ANY company.

Hmmm so many love bank shops yet I have yet to do one.
I get many emails with good bonuses but not sure why I haven't done them.

What are the perks about them??

My faves are:
1. Fine dining
2. Date night shops (can range from movies, dinner/games/drinks, clubs, etc)
3. Nice restaurants (not fine dining)
4. Timeshare (pays great)
5. Beauty shops
6. Massage/facial shops
7. Shops that require a purchase of a typically expensive product but with full reimbursement (free gifts!!)
8. Pet shops = free cat food for a few months
9. Amusement park shops
10. Reveal shops of any caliber

As you can see, most of my favorite shops involve a lot of out of pocket costs and typically long reports, but I'm usually ok with them!

IamAMYsteryshopper

I love bar evaluations, quick-serve restaurants with healthy food (Pret a Manger in particular), fine dining, and grocery store shops. I find them fun and they REALLY help my husband and me keep our food expenses down!
Also: I like oil change shops because I always forget to get the oil changed otherwise, and post office shops so I can send presents to my niece for free.

Massages....I'm not signed up with enough MSCs cause I have yet to see one of these lol

Floating around like a feather hoping the wind will set me down somewhere awesome.

Lelou Wrote:
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> Massages....I'm not signed up with enough MSCs
> cause I have yet to see one of these lol

Yup. The MSC that does them only has this one client. Well maybe they have more but I have only seen this one client available.
Massages and facials. I think I've received about 8 massages and 2 facials in the last 4 months. Not bad. The shop fee is typically low but they reimburse for the service and only $8 for the tip, which I feel is low and have never tipped that little (it's only like 12%! Really low). But they usually pay $5-$20 depending on bonuses and such. Definitely worth it to me!!

I've learned to bring a recorder to get the whole schpeel for the intensive required narrative. Lol

IamAMYsteryshopper

I used to see massages all the time with one Prophet client, but those appear to be gone. The other one that has done them in the past doesn't have them very often. I miss doing those!

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Have video equipment, will travel!

Cell phone audits - love them!

The super-fast, super-easy tax kiosk audits this year.

FF shops with reveal.

The veterinary shops that were available last spring/summer - I have 4 dogs, so reimbursement towards a vet visit is wonderful.

Banks, grocery stores and any place else where I already do business.

Anything with a big bonus

Time share resort. Best ever. Anything with a decent bonus. Unfortunately, I do this because I need the money so I rarely do shops that are mostly reimbursement. If I get to that point, I will be very happy.

I always get their mails for the massage shops, too bad I haven't been able to fit any on my routes.

@Lelou - Starts with an "S"

C

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"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind..." - Henry Ford

@cjbstar - If you are into high pay, try the banking shops and the time share ones - although both can be very narrative intensive.

C

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"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind..." - Henry Ford

My favorite shops are ones that help me on my grocery bill and are frequently bonused. Meijer and GFS are great and I am going to do the Whole Foods one soon. Also, I like a nice restaurant for a nice date out with my boyfriend.

Shopping across Indiana but mostly around Indianapolis.

Ah, the ever elusive Whole Foods shop. I know they're out there, guess I'm just missing them when they show up.

There are reasons that a body stays in motion
At the moment only demons come to mind

Anything that involves free food... I seem to be a sucker for those even if they don't pay well, but my favorites do pay decently.
I can't get motivated to try those $5-15 jobs to talk to a salesperson, especially a car dealer or gym who will continue to bother you for months until you buy something. Banks and post offices are always closed when I'm available to shop so I haven't tried any of those.

Part-Time shopper in Los Angeles County, California

I'm in it for the money. The more I make the better I like the shop.
That said I like announced photo audits.
Hey, here I am, here's your letter, sign here. Watch out I got pictures to take. Bye!
But I can just as easily do, "My names Bob Dylan and I need to set up a baby registry" or any other scenario.
Just...show me the money

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