@isaiah58 wrote:
Do not rely on your mystery shop payments to post on time, like you would a traditional employer, to pay your bills on time. There are inconsistencies across many of the MSCs.
I am a little confused though. The OP mentioned one shop, the member that mysteriously joined today appears to be claiming they are due a substantial payment that their bills depend on. Exactly how much are each of you due?
@ChrisCooper wrote:
Sentry pays 3-4 months in arrears. It's a long time to wait for a check, so plan accordingly. For instance, if you're hoping to get money for the December holidays or New Years, don't take any Sentry shops now because you won't get paid until after the holidays.
Take a look at MSCs with faster turnarounds-Ipsos, Bestmark, GfK, DJC-all pay reliably within 2-3 weeks. It's a good way to build up a cash reserve so that you're not knocked for a loop when someone else pays late.
Take a look at the list @jpgilham compiled [www.mysteryshopforum.com] and sign up with the MSCs that other shoppers say are quick and reliable regarding pay.
@ChrisCooper wrote:
@Sentry Marketing, that time frame is from personal experience, so I stand by it. It wasn't mentioned as a complaint, but to set expectations for shoppers who rely on prompt payment. My first shop with Sentry was paid using the time frame above, and as the saying goes--first impressions are lasting impressions.
ETA: I like Sentry shops, and have no ax to grind. But payments are sometimes late. Again, not a complaint, just a statement.
@ChrisCooper wrote:
Sentry pays 3-4 months in arrears.
@ChrisCooper wrote:
@Rousseau [www.paychex.com]
I'm using the term in the first sense (paying for services after service is rendered); you are using it in the second sense.
@Sentry Marketing wrote:
We processed all remaining payments for the current invoice this afternoon.