nycrocks Wrote:
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> I've seen other MSCs or clients require a purchase
> where the fee and reimbursement won't cover the
> purchase. I get a huge laugh from the $20
> electronics audit shops saying you must make a
> purchase as proof of your visit and they will only
> reimburse $1, and they actually say you can buy a
> pack of gum. Even a pack of gum costs more than $1
> these days, and since when do electronics stores
> sell freaking gum? I don't even want to know what
> they cheapest item they sell is if you're only
> getting $1 back.
>
> There's also a well known national clothing line
> for women (initials AT) where the shop fee is $15
> and you must make a purchase. They will only
> reimburse you for $10 but nothing in the store is
> cheaper than $20. This client expects shoppers to
> finance their employee evaluations by being a
> customer. I did one of these shops only, not
> realizing there was nothing in the store you could
> buy for $10.
As a retail store, how desperate do you have to be for revenue to resort to hiring MSCs to provide customers??
I avoid these, or if I think the fee and distance are good, I make a purchase and then after the shop is submitted, return the item.