Audits
Discussions About Audits
Accepted a shop with reveal and audit, now I'm sorry :(
December 06, 2013
Hello and good morning! This is my first post here, though I've been reading for several days. I'm a stay at home mom looking to increase our income a bit, and have started to sign up with mystery shop companies. Within hours of signing up I got... Continue Reading
FF menu photo audits
December 05, 2013
When I saw that I just thought that this would be a piece of cake. You just take a picture of DT menu board and fill out the form. So I have signed up for a few FF which are on the way to my work anyway. But most of... Continue Reading
Ever think a MSC is auditing you?
November 24, 2013
In the last couple of weeks I've been getting a lot of Market Force Inquiry emails. I've gotten them before, almost always when a FF shop had timing issues. But these are just weird emails. They say the client is questioning info in the report. For a FF shop where we... Continue Reading
Reality Based Group Price Audits
November 01, 2013
Greetings shopper friends, I received an email from Reality Based Group to conduct a pricing audit. Apparently, they email you a list of items, and you go to the store and fill in the prices, and send them to them. Has anyone ever done these? I searched the Forum, and saw... Continue Reading
School Audits
October 19, 2013
I was at MF earlier and saw school audits. This is the first time I've seen them in my area. The fee is $15. I have no clue as to what is expected. I read photos required. It is something to do with food? Does anyone know what this is... Continue Reading
Easy Stop and Shop Audits - $7 a store
October 17, 2013
Hey guys - I just did a few audits in my area in Stamford, CT using the Rewardable app (I think they only have a iPhone version). They just released a number of simple $7 audits at Stop & Shops throughout CT checking on the produce section. They... Continue Reading
Rant/question about audits
October 16, 2013
So can you guys tell me what the proper procedure is, if there is such a thing, or how you handle it, if you are doing an audit and you are done with your physical work but have to ask a bunch of questions and the customers just won't quit... Continue Reading
Sears/Kmart announced audits
October 15, 2013
Can anyone fill me in on this process? This looks like a daunting task and very time consuming for the pay. Is it really how this looks?... Continue Reading
Ross Sizing Audit
October 14, 2013
Has anyone done a Ross sizing audit? It says you'll count and size 625 items over 5 categories. That sounds like it would take quite awhile and might not be worth it for $16. Your experienced feedback is much appreciated!... Continue Reading
Cori audit at sunset
October 14, 2013
Has anyone down the sign audit that must be done around sunset. If so, what was your experience with the shop?... Continue Reading
Taco Bell audits
October 07, 2013
Dang it, I got the pictures of them all wrong. The way I read the guideline I understood you have to take the picture of the oreder area from the front of the store. Intead it is always from the side, not from the entrance in the front. Most of my... Continue Reading
ATT new audits
October 02, 2013
I just received the new audits list form my state. I assume they had problems in completing the jobs, because now they give the audits away only in route. So if I want to do again the one that is in my town I have also to do other three... Continue Reading
How about these Market Force Department Store Revealed Audits?
September 24, 2013
Two different stores owned by the same company. You know the places. Some audits require photos and some don’t. I’m considering doing them since the fee here is at a little over $30.00 each now. I just wanted to get your thoughts on how much time they actually take. One claims... Continue Reading
$50 for a cell phone audit?
September 19, 2013
Would you do the cell phone audit for the really big MSC for that rate? I have read the horror stories about on here about some of them but that fee would be a nice little chunk for Christmas gifts:) Thanks for any opinions.... Continue Reading
Companies that do photo audits/surveys??
September 05, 2013
Hi All, I've discovered that I rather enjoy doing little surveys and audits that involve a bit of photography. I'm already familiar with and work for the larger companies but thought some of you might know the names of the smaller companies in the revealed survey/audit market? I'm going... Continue Reading
Can someone explain "menu audits" to me
September 04, 2013
I've noticed a couple of companies offer what they call "menu audits." From what I can tell (without actually being able to see the guidelines) is that you photograph a menu at a restaurant. It does not appear they reimburse for a meal. So the meal is... Continue Reading
Terrible Customer Service during an Audit...What would you do?
August 21, 2013
An MSC called me last week to do a FF audit that required photos to supplement the report. I took them as discretely, though I do think an employee saw me and reported it to the Manager on duty. I bought a soda and sat down as a paying customer... Continue Reading
audit shops
August 17, 2013
who are all the companies that do audit style shops with a camera.... Continue Reading
convenience store audit
August 13, 2013
Does anyone know anything about the convenience store audit by Ritter? How involved is it? It only pays $10 but there are several sitting on the board. I guess I am concerned about the counting cigarette packs, not sure how many brands you have to count.... Continue Reading
CORI Shop - no shop details or Auditor Checklist
August 12, 2013
I am scheduled to complete a shop for CORI tomorrow. I just went to review the shop details and there were none. I called the phone number but no one was there. I left a message. Anyone else ever experienced this with CORI?... Continue Reading
Chevron Gas Station Audits
August 07, 2013
How long can these take? Realistically... What is the difficulty level in reporting? Worth $20.00? Any insight or tips is appreciated...... Continue Reading
Vitamin store audit
August 02, 2013
Has anyone done one for Marketforce? In the guidelines it says may take up to one hour, but we all know how off those times can be! There are also pictures required. I've never had a problem with any of their shops but I was looking for some input before... Continue Reading
Prometric Testing Center shop/audit supposedly $150?
August 02, 2013
I got a call from a scheduler who said he saw my info on ShadowShopper. This is a test center at a state university (I have no idea what the test is), and it is supposedly paying $150 and only requires my presence for 60 minutes, although the report is... Continue Reading
Are audits always this hard to complete???
July 31, 2013
So, I did a few gas station/convenience audits a few weeks ago. Almost on every assignment, the managers were following me around, peering over my shoulder. I had one who wouldn't stop talking to me and insisted on standing beside me while I did the audit. I haven't had anyone... Continue Reading
Market Force, etc., Retail reveal audits
July 26, 2013
Market Force has a reveal audit at {oops, ICA violation, let's just say major discount department store}. Have any of you done these or know any information about these types of audits? I attempted a pricing audit at a Walgreen's once. Awful experience! Really difficult as I could... Continue Reading
Printer Ink at Office Supply Shop Audit?
July 19, 2013
Anyone done these? (I know that's a silly - question on this forum:) Anyway, how are they? This involves pictures and is revealed. N Haven't accepted yet b/c not sure 1-if I want to deal with pictures if it's overly complicated. 2- the whole revealed part makes me anxious b/c this... Continue Reading
Gas station shops/audits and credit cards
July 18, 2013
So for most, if not all, gas station shops/audits that require a gas purchase, it's credit/debit/gift card only. One of the MSCs specifically says to use different cards if shopping more than one location within 24 hours, if possible, because the card will likely only be usable for 2-3 purchases... Continue Reading
Revealed cell phone audits
July 12, 2013
Has anyone done a *revealed* cell phone audit? I have a chance to sign up for at least two of these at $18 each, but the description of the shop doesn't tell too much about exactly what I have to do. I've never done a reveal shop of... Continue Reading
Cell Phone Company Photo Audit- Worth It?
July 12, 2013
Hi All- New to here and Mystery Shopping. So glad I found this site as it has provided a LOT of useful information already. I have 4 shops under my belt now. So far, so good- I think. I guess we'll see when pay time comes :) Anyway, my question, I am... Continue Reading
Question About Gas Station Audits
July 08, 2013
Hi all- I was just curious. Without naming clients or MSPs, what is the average pay for a revealed gas station audit that requires pictures?... Continue Reading
Jancyn - sizing audits ?
July 07, 2013
Is anyone doing these right now? Can they really mean you will check 625 items for $16 ???... Continue Reading
Kmart Audits
July 04, 2013
I see Kmart audits listed. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with these. Currently, they are $25 and state they may take up to 3 hours. I won't do them unless they are bonused, but am wondering if the estimated 3 hours is actually 4 or 5 hours. Seems like... Continue Reading
GFK - audits
June 21, 2013
I was wondering if anyone knew about the new revealed audits GFK has out? I really do not like it when they will not let you see the "simplistic and quick" forms before scheduling the assignments! Did not know if they were horrible or as this was revealed the forms can... Continue Reading
Revealed Grocery Audit
June 20, 2013
Has anyone done some of these? I'm sure someone has and I just wanted to know your thoughts. I was called and asked to do one plus offered a bonus. It looks like there is a lot to look for. A few pictures are required especially non-compliant issues. Any ideas... Continue Reading
How do you'all feel about audits?
June 12, 2013
Just curious, how do you'all feel about audits for these mystery shopping companies? One of the MSC's I work for had an audit of a Family Dollar store, and you even get to choose the one you want to audit, for $18. I applied but then deleted after... Continue Reading
Gas Station Audit - Debranding
May 19, 2013
Good morning folks! :) I have a simple question for you experienced shoppers. I'm doing 2 audits in a few days. Debranding. Now, I want to know what do you do when people/cars are in the way of your picture taking? Do I have to wait until they move? I'm sure some people... Continue Reading
Marketforce Audit Shop
May 14, 2013
I got a call last week for a shop with Marketforce to do a gas station install of a jerky display. They mailed me a box UPS and gave me address and phone number. I went to the shop on there deadline and the gas station didnt exist... Continue Reading
Photo audits for Reality Based Group...anyone done these?
May 08, 2013
Hello everyone I have received several emails for photo audits at stores very close to my house. It basically states that you can make $1.00 per completed item (approximately two pictures per item). When I first read this it sounded like more trouble than it is worth, especially since it is... Continue Reading
Home Depot Audit?
May 02, 2013
Audit of 40 bays, 5 audits different days, 4-5 hours. Yeah or Nay?... Continue Reading
Working as a scheduled auditor
April 30, 2013
Does anyone know of mystery shop companies that send you out as an auditor where you are there to count inventory, etc? I do know that Market Force offers a few shops like this from time to time. Thanks for your help.... Continue Reading
Shopping and flat cart audit???
April 27, 2013
The Pat Henry company recently sent me an e-mail needing these done in Walmart and Sam's club. They took several hours and were to be done late at night or early in the morning. They paid well $75-125 for several hours work but there was absolutely no explanation of what... Continue Reading
OnSource (Photo and Video Audits)
April 26, 2013
Anyone ever heard of OnSource? They say that you can use a 5mp or better SmartPhone for the audits and that they pay $25 or more. I am surprised that I can't find any posts about them. http://www.onsourceonline.com/join... Continue Reading
Audit Not Being Chosen?
April 24, 2013
Hey y'all! I have seen this same audit on the board for quite a while. It's bonus just got upped quite a bit and it even says make an offer. Is everyone avoiding it for a reason?... Continue Reading
Buying a Digital Camera for Photo Audits
April 20, 2013
I have a OLD digital camera (which I used to use for eBay), but its resolution is far worse than the 5mp camera on my phone. I'm thinking of getting a new digital camera for photo audits but don't want to spend too much. I don't think I need a... Continue Reading
Electronics Store audits
April 13, 2013
I've been away from ms'ing for a while. What ever happened to the Electronics Store two-day audits? I did the last batch of them when they were contracted with the orange ms company, but I never could find what company took them over. Looking through other job... Continue Reading
Clothing store audit question
April 12, 2013
So there is an available audit that will pay $16 to audit 625 articles of clothing. So is it painfully time consuming or really easy to be in and out in 1 hour? The instructions say to count mis-labeled clothing per sets of 125 in each department. Would that be... Continue Reading
Menu Board Audits
April 06, 2013
One MSC constantly advertises Menu Board Audits where shoppers are to DISCRETELY take photos of all menu boards and prices and food display cases. If you've done these, how on earth do you pull it off? I can't wrap my head around how I might go into a store and do this.... Continue Reading
Need help on Gas Station audits.
March 26, 2013
Hello all, I have signed up for some gas station audits that I usually avoid but they had attractive bonus pay so I decided it was time to get over my fear. The 36 page instruction has me a little freaked out. Are they that difficult? It... Continue Reading
Audits
March 25, 2013
I am interested in finding audits. I mean by that where you go into a store and spend time checking prices, or stock, etc. Not to typical mystery shop evaluation. What companies offer these?... Continue Reading
MF Merchandising and Audit
March 19, 2013
Received this today: Dear Market Force Independent Contractor: SPAR Group, Inc. has acquired the assets of Market Force-Merchandising and Audit Division. SPAR Group, Inc. is a publicly listed company on the NASDAQ with operations in 10 countries covering 50% of the world’s population including the United States, Canada, Mexico, China,... Continue Reading
Bestmark Audits - Any updates
March 05, 2013
I know there was a lot of discussion when Bestmark started offering Audits several months ago. As the program was new, the opinions were mostly negative about the time and payment offering. Now that a little time has gone by, how do those who have done them feel about them... Continue Reading
Chevron Image Audits
February 25, 2013
I have my first Chevron image audits this week and am reading over my book. Can anyone tell me whether the pump island photo should have only one pump, or if it supposed to include every pump on the island? Say the islands each have thee pumps, for example. Do... Continue Reading
Maritz Getting Tough On Auditors...
February 22, 2013
I received a general message today stating that apparently some auditors are not doing a thorough job and are missing or deliberately overlooking obvious infractions. I have been working for Maritz for the past five years and I estimate that I have probably done around 4000 audits and/or mystery shops for... Continue Reading
"Easy" phone shop audits - will I be sorry?
February 15, 2013
Have signed up for quite a few phone shop audits with piks. These jobs are not exactly flying off the board. Am I going to regret this? Already amazed at the amount of paperwork for a $10 shop. Why do I have that sinking feeling in... Continue Reading
Mall Audit
February 14, 2013
Hello - I just got an email for a mall audit. It is for this Saturday, between the hours of 10am - 4pm. The pay is $60, with a $15 reimbursement for a tally counter. I am supposed to tally the number of female shoppers, over the age of 14,... Continue Reading
Question on gas station audits
February 10, 2013
I'm doing a couple for MF this coming week in a route with some other shops. For the convenience store purchase part, it just says "purchase". And with cash. Anyways, is there any restriction on *what* is purchased? Most of you talk about getting a soft drink or... Continue Reading
Price Audit Drive thru
February 09, 2013
So the scheduler calls and offers. I decline. $9 no thanks since purchase required and you have to wait out the drive thru to get the pictures. To begin with $9 is CHEAP for 4 pictures (non cell phone) plus report and plus food. But then scheduler says "Oh... Continue Reading
Did my first bank audit.....
February 09, 2013
Did my first bank audit yesterday.....and I can see why there are people here who like them. This one was for Bank of America and it was actually very easy. I was a little on edge as on the shop form you HAD to have the name of... Continue Reading
Verizon photo audit confusion
January 29, 2013
Ok, so I logged in tonight and saw a Verizon photo audit offered that I've done multiple times before. My confusion is that in one spot it says 'call ahead to make an appointment' , like was done in the past, but in another spot it says 'call anonymously, don't... Continue Reading
What jobs can be assigned with a score of 2.7 as an auditor?
January 19, 2013
I signed up a while back and I would like to start mysteryshopping again but when I did this a while ago I for got to complete some jobs and I got a score of 2.7. I search for jobs and when I choose them to go into my cart... Continue Reading
HR Block audit?
January 17, 2013
Anyone do one? I see a local one with decent price...but not snatched up, so I'm wondering if it's awful.... Continue Reading
Anyone do the 40 Bays audit at their local Lumber Co?
January 09, 2013
Will it really take 5 hours to do? What have I done to myself!!?!!?!? Waaaaaah!... Continue Reading
CORI Auditor Rating
January 08, 2013
My auditor rating with Cori dropped significantly when I had issues with their website. I emailed asking if they would raise my auditory rating back up and they did! FYI for anyone else who has had this issue, ask and you shall receive. Paula... Continue Reading
Food Menu Audits?
January 04, 2013
Has anyone done any of these jobs? If so, do you have any hints as to how to get the pictures without being caught?... Continue Reading
Question About Vitamin Store Audit
December 23, 2012
One of the big MSCs has these types of assignments posted regularly, but I have been hesitant to take one on yet. I am unable to access detailed requirements, and only know that the audit could take up to 3 hours and that photos are involved.The brief description said that... Continue Reading
Sodexo audit question
December 18, 2012
I received this afternoon an invitation to qualify to do Sodexo health care audits. There's a test, and then they assign shops if I pass. My question for the board is have anyone done these, and what do they entail? Thanks.... Continue Reading
Gas Audits/ BP and Shell
November 06, 2012
Can anyone please explain to me how to do these shops/audits? I will be doing them this week for the first time and really want to make sure I get them done right.... Continue Reading
Speedway Gas Audits?
October 18, 2012
Before we start, yes, I'm aware...ICA...don't name MSC and client...blahblahblah.... Does anyone know if Speedway gas stations have a typical "gas station photo audit" type shop, or any type of shop for that matter? In my area, they're the only major gas/convenience store chain that I've never seen shopped, and there's... Continue Reading
cellphone company audit shops
October 12, 2012
Has anyone done cellphone audit shops revealed where you must take pictures with your cellphone? Are they difficult or involved?... Continue Reading
Gas Audit or Mystery Shop?
September 24, 2012
I've only been shopping for about 3 weeks now. Some gas station audits and mystery shops have come up but for the same company. For obvious reasons, I can't be both the auditor and shopper, so I have to choose which to do. For those who have done these, any... Continue Reading
Auditing?
September 20, 2012
I've done a handfull of mystery shops, but now I see a lot of postings for auditing assignments. I'm not quite sure what all this entails and don't want to commit to something that isn't worth my time. Pay aside, what should I expect to have to do... Continue Reading
Pet food audits.
September 19, 2012
I just got an email about pet food audits, paying $10 but there is no way to read the description of what needs done. Anybody familiar with these? I applied but if it's a horrific job I need to cancel my request.... Continue Reading
Has anyone done the Photo Audits for Sears/K-Mart?
August 26, 2012
How time-consuming are these? The screening questions indicate it may take up to three hours, and if it really does, the pay is not worth it (IMO), especially when you have to add getting the photos onto your computer from your camera card, editing them, doing the report, &... Continue Reading
Audit for office supply
August 22, 2012
So are audits worth it? The app says it takes 20-30 min including input. What is your experience with these? Are there ones to avoid?... Continue Reading
Gas Station audits
August 17, 2012
Now that the kids are going back to school I'm thinking about trying to do some. Can you all give me some tips and input on the difficulty of doing this type of shop and if it is worth it? The pay is higher for this kind of shop and... Continue Reading
Marketforce Photo Audit
August 06, 2012
You cannot have worked in a department store - and it's $25 and can take up to 3 hours. Anyone done this? Thoughts? Does it really take 3 hours?... Continue Reading
Market Force Audits - anyone do them ?
July 17, 2012
Anybody do the MF Tire audits for $10 ? Wondering how many photos involved and extent of questionairre ? Have done a different audit for them which turned out to be a nightmare, They really ought to be like other companies that allow you to see the survey right up front BEFORE you... Continue Reading
Audits for BestMark
July 13, 2012
I am a Gold shopper - working at mystery shopping for about ten years. I thought I'd try BestMark's audit shop for something different. My advice. Forget it folks. The pay does not even approach minimum wage. For the two days I was there I worked hard - no breaks... Continue Reading
American Car Care Center Audits
July 03, 2012
Has anyone performed these ACCC evaluations? I was wondering if they were fairly easy since the business is expecting the shopper and if it indeed takes about an hour to complete? Is it worth the $21? There are 2 in my area. I am debating whether or not to take... Continue Reading
Has anyone done the 100 pr of shoes audit for Beyond Hello
July 02, 2012
I just saw it posted and it seems like it would take forever . . .has anyone done it?... Continue Reading
Gas Station Audits Conoco vs Shell
June 28, 2012
Everyone be careful not to mention the MSC since I alreayd brought up the clients. I've done the Shell mystery shop/audit, and I must say I'm not a huge fan. I'm fine with the audit part, but I live in a state where you can't pump your own gas. I... Continue Reading
Ice Cream audits
June 23, 2012
Did anyone notice that 1) The ice cream cost more than the reimbursement and 2) the MSC didn't add enough postage to send the thermometer back? The assignment paid peanuts as it is, but then to have to pay OOP even $1, annoys me. Won't take those again unless the fee... Continue Reading
verizon photo audits
June 11, 2012
i have never done one of these but am considering it. for anyone who has done one before, how difficult are they? are lots of photos required and are they pretty time intensive? any input would be appreciated.... Continue Reading
Audits vs. Mystery Shops
June 10, 2012
I have just started performing audits in the past month or so. Is it my imagination or do they seem to pay more money? And they seem to be easier to perform than most of my mystery shops. What are your thoughts?... Continue Reading
Price Audits
May 28, 2012
I know this has been touched on briefly but I have a specific question. I got an offer for the clothing audits and it was 125 per size for over 600 individual items. I don't see how the money that was offered is worth the time especially since... Continue Reading
Sizing Audits
May 10, 2012
Has anyone done the sizing audits? I know some of these audits can be PITAs so I was wondering if these are worth the effort. Thanks.... Continue Reading
CRI Auditing
April 29, 2012
Has anyone had a recent problem with CRI's auditing staff? I have done a little over 100 shops and for some reason over the past two months they have gotten very picky.... Continue Reading
Paint store audits
April 13, 2012
Has anyone completed the "NO PHOTOS REQUIRED" revealed paint store audits? They are bonused already and I'm afraid they might be a PITA. How long did they take in store? I noticed you have to print in color...how many pages were there? Any feedback would be appreciated. TIA... Continue Reading
Ice Cream Audits
April 13, 2012
Has anyone done the ice cream audits that I have seen offered recently on one of my favorite MSC's? It is basically a check at a nationwide supermarket chain for the display of two brands of specialty ice cream in pints. You have to get a photo of the display... Continue Reading
Starting your own sassie/MSC for internal audits?
April 07, 2012
Hello, I have a very good friend who is looking to expand his retail chain into a few MD/DC/VA areas as a franchise. I told him that mystery shopping companies probably charge $100 per location per visit for the works and that I could help as a favor. Could... Continue Reading
What is a size audit and how is report ?
April 07, 2012
This would be donei in a dept store. How do you do it and how bad is the "survey" ?... Continue Reading
Sizing Audit of 625 items for $16??
March 29, 2012
Before joining this forum two months ago I would do practically every assignment, at least once, to get the experience and to build a relationship with the MSC. I also try not to judge assignments before I've performed them because sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised at how simple an assignment... Continue Reading
Is $8.00 reasonable for an Auditing Asgnmt
March 16, 2012
I was called by a particular scheduler for a company and asked to do a covert audit of 50-60 products in a local drug store. I have done these before and it took me 2 hours and I vowed I would never do it again. So this... Continue Reading
Is there a company that just does audits?
March 10, 2012
I mean the overt ones. I really like handling those and would like to do them exclusively. I pick up a few here and there with two companies but would like more. Any ideas?... Continue Reading
Anyone do vitamin store audit for Market Force? What to expect?
March 06, 2012
I've seen Market Force offer an audit assignment for a popular vitamin store for $15. I'm a little leary of signing up for it. The description states that the questionnaire is shorter. Has anyone done these before? Should I stay clear?... Continue Reading
K-Mart audit...
March 02, 2012
Anybody have experience with these? HOw long do they generally take? Thanks!... Continue Reading
Price Audits? Am I wrong to avoid these?
January 30, 2012
The ones I'm talking about are 50-60 items, pays about $8. The last one I did about a month ago, had me in two departments the whole time and took about 40 min. I kept having employees come by asking if I needed help or otherwise eye-balling me. I was... Continue Reading
H&R Block Audit
January 22, 2012
I am about to accept a reveal audit shop. The MSC is well known. The instructions say I will reveal myself and take some photos. Doesn't say how many or of what. I live close by and the pay is fair for a few photos. Has anyone done any... Continue Reading
Auditing Auditors
January 15, 2012
Does anyone know if there are auditors than check behind merchandisers and auditors?... Continue Reading
Gas Station Audit Question
January 10, 2012
Are these shops allowed to be done at night with night time photos?... Continue Reading
BARE Sodexo Auditors
January 06, 2012
I believe BARE has already done recruiting and training in some parts of the country for Sodexo audits in hospitals and health care systems. They have just begun the recruitment and certification process in my area, and I'm wondering if any of you already have any experience with this... Continue Reading
Unfreakin' Believable CORI "Auditor Test" (Big Grumpy Vent)
December 29, 2011
Look... This is a big vent. I'm so freakin' ticked off - I could screech. So, cover your eyes (and ears)!! I have the answers for one of their "tests" - but it is not accepting, no matter what I do. I am taking the answers DIRECTLY FROM SCREENSHOTS... Continue Reading
MobiAudit App
December 27, 2011
Has anyone used this? I downloaded it for a shop I've applied for and the reviews are TERRIBLE for it.... Continue Reading
Thinking About Doing CRI Audits, Should I Do It?
December 17, 2011
I've just signed up for CRI, and there's a lot of shops in my area, I would just like for some people to chime in and tell me their experiences working for CRI. Are their shops easy/hard to deal with? How fast is their payment after shops are completed? How long does... Continue Reading
Extensive Gas Station Audits
December 16, 2011
Soooooo, the price is looking kind of right at the moment for me to complete one of those extensive gas station audits, but I have NEVER done audits before. They are currently at about 40 bucks (give or take) and they'll probably go higher by Monday since there's quite a... Continue Reading
Anyone do a covert pricing audit?
December 10, 2011
I was curios to know if anyone has done any of those covert pricing audits before? I see them from time-to-time, usually for my local Walmart, however I don’t think I want to do a 25 to 50 item covert pricing audit, since so many of the times, you can’t... Continue Reading
trendsource chicken audits
November 17, 2011
worth it? or no... says 25 questions but "only 20-30 min"... Continue Reading
C R I Auditor testing.
November 16, 2011
Has anyone had as much difficulty as I have had in passing the CRI test? The test requires you to view a short video then take a multiple choice test of 12 questions. I am positive that I have passed this test. I have taken it several times changing the... Continue Reading
Dinosaur Announced Audits
October 29, 2011
Am I right in assuming that accepting an announced audit would render me ineligible for the regular monthly mystery shops? There are some nice bonuses floating around, but I don't want to risk losing a steady, monthly income.... Continue Reading
Truck temperature audits for FF places
October 18, 2011
Got an email about auditing the temps in delivery trucks to fast food restaurants. It does not give the pay, and I'm curious about the time involved once the truck arrives. Anyone have experience with these?... Continue Reading
Truck Audits
October 12, 2011
I received some info today on a truck audit. Has anyone done these? I really think I would be in over my head at this point.... Continue Reading
Clothing size audits... (Newby Question)
September 24, 2011
I have the opportunity to conduct some size audits, and I'm just curious as to how involved these are for the pay. In this case, the directions tell me I'll need to audit 5 categories of clothing, 125 items each cat., for total of 625 items... Normal fee is around... Continue Reading
CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVES: feedback please on their tire audit
September 22, 2011
I thought I read negative coments about doing tire store audits, and Customer Perspectives job posting on jobslinger says the shop is "picky" ( red flag)...feedback please on both the msc and the shop itself... Many Thanks and Happy Weekend to all.... Continue Reading
Electronic store audits
September 22, 2011
Does anyone have experience with the big box store revealed electronic audits? The 2 day/10-12 hour ones? I am looking for feedback on the type of tasks, difficulty level and reporting issues. These are the only jobs I am being offered by one MS company. TIA... Continue Reading
Difference Between Auditor & Mystery Shopper
September 16, 2011
I would like to if there is a mild distinction between completing a shop as an auditor and mystery shopper. Does the auditor does the same thing as a mystery shopper while on job? Does the auditor have to acknowledge the staff that he's an auditor while on job? If so,... Continue Reading
Grocery store item audits?
September 15, 2011
How difficult or time-consuming are these audits? I see several of them that are not far from my area but I don't want to pick them up if they are going to be a pain in the butt.... Continue Reading
TNS candy bar audits
August 28, 2011
For some reason a search for TNS on all dates yeilded no results. I feel certain there have been threads about them. Has anyone done the candy bar audits? If so, how long did they take. How was the report?... Continue Reading
Food Price Audit shops
August 21, 2011
Would it help new people to know my system for doing food audit shops? They aren't my favorite, and you have to be incredibly sneaky at times. I start out very early cause I do breakfast shops. I only do them in my city, not all around the whole town. I... Continue Reading
Market Force Purple Portal Audits??
July 30, 2011
The walmart balloon shops are only $6. Has anyone ever done them and are they lengthy? Including reports?... Continue Reading
Market Force Pricing Audits becoming extinct
July 21, 2011
Has anyone heard that Michigan will soon no longer have the pricing audits? That several states including Michigan will be stopping this practice.... Continue Reading
Market Force 100 items audit
July 21, 2011
Anyone ever do any of these audits? How are they? Are there a lot of problems?... Continue Reading
Marketforce Mastercare Audits
July 14, 2011
DO NOT TAKE THIS SHOP! It pays $14 and has 20 pages of detailed instructions and requires 23-40 digital camera photos. You are unable to view the instructions and guidelines until after you accept the shop(A practice that should be eliminated). I talked to someone who did... Continue Reading
gfk Audits
July 12, 2011
There were many things that needed to be corrected when GFK first started the audit program. Has anyone done any of their audits recently? Have they improved? Originally they were paying $150 now I see they are paying only $110.00.... Continue Reading
Jancyn Sizing Audit
June 25, 2011
Has anyone ever done a sizing audit for Jancyn at one of the discount retail stores? They have a few available in my area but they seemed very involved for $16. Anyone have any feedback? How long it takes and if it is worth it. Thanks... Continue Reading
What is an audit?
June 15, 2011
I just received my email from Market Force approving me and am looking through the jobs available. Many of them are doing an "audit". Please shed some light up this for me as to what this is. Sorry for the silly "newbie" question. :) Julieann... Continue Reading
Taco Bell REVEALED Audit
June 08, 2011
Has anyone ever done these. I have two to do this weekend for a company I have not yet worked for and they will not send me my info until 24hrs before? I like to read and prepare ahead of time so I am comfortable but this company works differently.... Continue Reading
Wireless Company - AUDIT - Worth it??
May 27, 2011
I've only been MS for a few months now on a very part time basis. Have yet to do a Wireless company - picture audit. I'm REALleery on these picture audit assignments now as I have done a few gas station audits and realized those were a JOKE!... Continue Reading
Boneless wing audit
May 11, 2011
Just curious if anybody else got an e-mail from Mintel yesterday about their boneless wing audit. They are wanting you to purchase an order of wings from a certain establishment and then ship them to Mintel and they are paying a decent fee for it plus full reimbursement. I went... Continue Reading
Tire Shop Audit
May 09, 2011
Hello: Have any of you ever done a revealed tire shop audit and if so, do you have any pointers? This is my first revealed shop and any info anyone wants to share would be greatly appreciated (as always!).... Continue Reading
Pet store price audit???
May 02, 2011
I just signed up for one, mostly because of the fee that is associated with it.I'm a little intimidated because of all the paperwork that seems to be included with the shop. Has anyone done these before.... Continue Reading
Audit
May 01, 2011
Did anyone ever do a pizza audit, or any other where you need to check oven temperature. I was wondering exactly how much work is involved.... Continue Reading
Insula Price Audits
April 19, 2011
Is anyone else doing the Insula price audits? They are supposed to be starting today, but my homepage does not show my list.... Continue Reading
FRESH MARKET: Is it shopped aside from price audits???
April 18, 2011
Is this grocery chain shopped??? I know they already do price audits similar to Trader Joe's, but wondered if it is mystery shopped or not please. FYI: Just noticed that both King's and Albertson's are shopped. Thanks Much.... Continue Reading
FRESH MARKET: Only shopped for price audits???
April 15, 2011
Is Fresh Market still only being shopped for competitor price audits??? Or is there a regular shop available for them please??? FYI: Just noticed that Albertson's is now shopped...... Continue Reading
Any mystery shopper ever been audited by the IRS?
April 13, 2011
This year when I was doing my taxes, my tax guy said that to report my MS shopping I needed to have all the documentation, including guidelines, paystubs, receipts and surveys just in case I ever got audited. I did over 150 shops last year and made 2000 dollars. The... Continue Reading
How do you do a audit I have never done one do you get instuckion?
February 23, 2011
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Did the firestone audit.....
February 21, 2011
and actually didn't mind it that much. I did two of them today and I thought they were kinda easy. Yeah, the uploading, renaming/linking the pics was a little annoying and time consuming, but I didn't think it was that bad. I also did an... Continue Reading
Shell Audits
January 22, 2011
Anyone do these. Now they want you to take a picture of yourself in front of the location. WTH?... Continue Reading
Airport Kiosk Audits/CC
November 28, 2010
Who is doing these jobs...I need help, any tips appreciated.... Continue Reading
Revealed Chiropracter Certification Audits
November 16, 2010
The MSP who was offering these in Arizona hasn't had any for about a year now. Does anyone know who has taken them over?... Continue Reading
Jewelry audit
November 10, 2010
Anyone doing the jewelry audit and called for the conference call instructions? I called last Tues. 3:00 like stated before being assigned the job. No one was on...I kept calling for 1/2 hour and no one called, so the conference call didn't happen. Did anyone get through.... Continue Reading
Audits
October 05, 2010
I'm currently in the midst of doing some revealed audits and am curious to know anyone's thoughts on this type of shop. Do you like them, and what do you think is fair pay? I'd previously done two price audits, both covert. One was okay, but the other was... Continue Reading
Need help with "In-Store Grocery Signage Audits"
September 27, 2010
I received an eMail offering me a "Shelf Signage Audit". I have never performed this type of assignment, however, the small amount of information that was in this email, looked appealing to me. So, I signed up for it. I just received the guidelines last night, and... Continue Reading
That's it, I am DONE with audits!
August 11, 2010
Well even with my negotiated bonus today, the audit was the one from "you know where." I do not drink and would never have accepted it had I known that 20% of the items on the list were wine and beer. This is a store that prides itself on its... Continue Reading
Did my first audit today
August 07, 2010
And I don't know if I will do another. It was a lot of trouble for the pay, getting the prices of 50 items (exact sizes) in a huge and unfamiliar grocery store and then only getting a total of $14 reimbursement. I was in the store about an hour... Continue Reading
Audits?
August 04, 2010
I've searched but am only finding references to audit jobs, not what they're actually about. I have an opportunity to do a bank audit, but in order to get details I have to accept the job and I don't want to do that in case it's something I really have... Continue Reading
Adverse managerial reactions during BP audits
June 17, 2010
Has anyone else encountered BP managers getting really irate/upset/hysterical when asking them to sign the completed forms? Most I've dealt with just sign the form without really even looking at what is marked yes or no, say thank you, and get on with their day, but some have really been... Continue Reading
Chevron Audits!
June 15, 2010
Have just been released. Those who know these - Go for it!... Continue Reading
Shop fee inquiry(audit)
June 04, 2010
hey, I recently start picking up some photo pricing audits and just wonder what the normal/mean fee is. Those particular audits required supporting photos as well as short descriptive information. I've done a few pricing audits without photos in the past. They normally paid me $16 per audit without photos.... Continue Reading
ANY UPDATES: National Audits, Signal Auditing ????
June 02, 2010
Has anybody done any movie trailers or related shops lately for National Audits??? Months back when telephoned, they said they schedule through Secret Shopper whom I don't have an account with. Signal Auditing--Anybody worked for them??? I signed up months back and never heard back. They pay you check bars and... Continue Reading
Audit Shops
May 11, 2010
I'm new to mystery shopping and I have just completed my first 3 shops with relative ease, but am confused about doing audits. I noticed that there are several audits lised for this month and all are close to my home. I am reluctant to sign up for them though... Continue Reading
What's With These Audit Shops?
May 11, 2010
Greetings, Can the PURPOSE of those under-cover Audit/Counting mystery Shops be explained to me please..? Several companies for years now have sent me out to Count/Match/Audit stores. Most say, "It shouldn't take more than 30 minutes". One admitted that, "Shop may take up to 3 hours". You have to go through hundreds of items, match... Continue Reading
Chevron audit
April 24, 2010
Does anyone did the Chevron audit shops?. What is involved?. How long take to do the shop and input the report? Pictures need to be taken? Isabel Enjoy Life... Continue Reading
Pricing Audits
April 17, 2010
I think I've decided that I officially hate them! Anyone have any tricks or tips to make them less painful? It's not always easy to get original price, sale price, name/size of product and UPC codes without being noticed when it's a small store! I thought the one I... Continue Reading
$130 Pricing and Compliance Audits!
March 10, 2010
GfK is looking for electronic retail PRICING/COMPLIANCE auditors for a nationwide audit program. This is a fantastic opportunity for auditors to become a part of an on-going program and have regular assignments! Key Elements of the Audit Program: - This is a pricing and compliance audit • Audits take approximately 12 hours... Continue Reading
50-100 item covert audits
March 09, 2010
How in the world.....would you you complete a 100 item audit covertly?... Continue Reading
Audit
February 23, 2010
I notice that some mystery shops are audits. How long does an audit take and what is involved?... Continue Reading
$130 Feb. Pricing/Compliance Audits Avail. Many States
January 27, 2010
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Anyone do any recent audits for Mintel?
December 11, 2009
I've been shopping with Mintel since October and they have become one of my favorites to shop with. Last weekend I did 16 photo audits for them and they have yet to be approved. My last audits for them were approved in less than two days. I reported these almost... Continue Reading
LIKELIHOOD OF BEING AUDITED?
December 07, 2009
I have been self-employed for over 40 years. I was audited exactly once, and not due to self-employment. (It was about the status of a stipend for graduate study. I won.) When my 1099 does not agree with my claimed income from that source, I just... Continue Reading
Undercover Price Audits in Supermarkets
December 04, 2009
Hello All, I have my first undercover competitive price audit in a supermarket today. I am a bit nervous as I've never done one. I am planning to get a shopping cart and look the part of a real shopper, and just leave the cart with groceries in the... Continue Reading
Insula Research - Price Audits
November 30, 2009
I did some work for Insula last week that was highly bonused & well worth it. The audits involved several different fast food restaurants and included required photos. All was well...until one of my reports came back saying that I attached the incorrect pictures to the report. ... Continue Reading
Anyone here have a BP Oil Audit scheduled?
November 22, 2009
I have two scheduled and I can not get the pdf to load that has the current Invigorate POP. If anyone has one scheduled, is there anyway you could email me a picture of what the current POP looks like? Thanks so much... Continue Reading
Pet Food Audits
November 07, 2009
I think I've seen this topic discussed before, possibly on Volition or maybe it was here.. Anyway, I see ATH has pet food audits listed. They are basically asking for a list of items on sale, the reg. prices and sale prices. I've never done one of these types... Continue Reading
cell phone store audits
August 22, 2009
anyone done the big cell phone store audits for which you have to go through a training, have drug testing done and work 12 hours over two days. Is it worth it? Does it take the entire 12 hours or did you finish earlier.. or does it take more... Continue Reading
whats the worst mystery shop/audit/whatever you guys have had?
July 26, 2009
this should be good... whats the worst experience you guys have had from audits or shopping? mine was a suburban kmart that was just atrocious ... junk everywhere... all the employees out of uniform... to few lines... bet someone can beat that... *wink*... Continue Reading
Printer Audits for Trendsource
July 13, 2009
I accepted one of the printer audits, against my better judgment. I don't trust Trendsource very much. They remind me of Market Force in many ways, so I am a little leery of them. Has anyone ever done one? I took a look at the form... Continue Reading
Retail audits for Market Force
June 04, 2009
Anyone ever done any retail audits for them? How are they?... Continue Reading
Corporate Research Auditor rating system
June 01, 2009
Can someone please help me understand the basis of Corporate research auditor rating system When I registered I was started with a rating of 3. I did one shop and went to 4. After that I completed three shops but only got promoted to 4.3. I recently completed three more shops.... Continue Reading
What are audit shops?
May 10, 2009
What are audit shops? I Have so much to learn.... Continue Reading
WHAT MS COMPANY AUDITS CHURCHES??
April 20, 2009
I was just reading on the volition.com mystery shopping forum that there is supposedly a company out there that pays very well to mystery shop churches and they also pay quickly. Of course, no one on that site actually posts what company it is so that others can sign... Continue Reading
Audit shops for Sears and Kmart
March 31, 2009
Has anyone ever done storre audits for these stores. Looks like you have to compare prices.... Continue Reading
2 Day $130 Audit
March 26, 2009
Can any one give me more information about these audits? I know I have seen a thread on it but for the life of me....just can't find it now. Please contact me off the forum. User name is email..Thanks for the help on this MWB... Continue Reading
Fashion audit shops
March 16, 2009
Anyone ever did any fashion audit shops???? How are they?... Continue Reading
Electronic audit shops
December 27, 2008
Has anyone completed any of these shops? What exactly do you do?... Continue Reading
Audited
December 24, 2008
Has any mystery shopper ever been audited by the government during your years of mystery shopping?????... Continue Reading
Gfk Audits
December 24, 2008
Anyone ever do any GFk Audits before? What do you think of them?... Continue Reading
GFK Audits
December 17, 2008
Has anyone signed up for the GFK audits that are being done starting in Jan 2009, They pay like 150.00 for 2 days... Continue Reading
Shelf Tag Audits
November 08, 2008
Anyon ever did a shelf tag audit for a grocery store? What do you think of them?... Continue Reading
Fast Food Price Audits?
September 09, 2008
I'm referring to ones that want you to take a picture of the menu board at the drive-thru. Any hints on how to be discreet when the camera is on you, and how to get a good picture? Depending on the angle of the sun, mine seem to be washed... Continue Reading
Price Audits
June 21, 2008
Has anyone ever done price audits at Sears for a mystery shop company. It pays 30.00 and it takes about 2 hours... Continue Reading
Digital Audits at MFI
May 31, 2008
Has anyone done the Digital Audits at Market Force? They claim the report is 10 pages long, but I also know some of their reports have only one or two questions per page.... Continue Reading
Want advice on a digital camera for shops/audits.
May 02, 2008
I've been shopping for about six months. I want to accept some shops that require a digital camera, but I'm having a hard time deciding on which one and how much to spend. Any advice or suggestions are welcome. Thanks!... Continue Reading
Covert Menu Board Price Audits
March 06, 2008
Just wondering if anyone has done covert price audits for fast food menu boards. I would like to share my recent experiences. I find it very difficult to do these assignments while being covert. The menu board prices are hard to see and there isn't always an... Continue Reading
Gas station audits
February 14, 2008
Signed with 2 new companies tonight. One of them had gas station audits. Most of it was a cinch, but I don't want to go into a gas station restroom. They look like the rest of the gas station. And if I buy gas at an Exxon or Mobil, I'm... Continue Reading
What are audits / merchandising shops?
February 13, 2008
What's an audit shop? What may be included in merchandising? I've seen only one ad and it looked awful. Do they pay hourly? Would they tell you if they're looking for long-term part time help or short-term? I wouldn't want to unwittingly get stuck in a long-term job.... Continue Reading
Can anyone tell me what companies offer Merchandising/Auditing in CA.
February 11, 2008
Hello, I needed some suggestions and referrals to any companies that have merchandising jobs for beginners. I would love to start merchandising and doing auditing jobs.Please let me know of any companies besides Shop N Chek and Certified Market Research.Thank You... Continue Reading
Fast Food Menu Board Price Audits 20,000 Shops
April 26, 2007
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Digital Audit
April 24, 2007
Has anyone ever done a Digital Audit, looks like that they pay more but is it worth it... Continue Reading
Most Recent mentions of Audits
Often what they have is not necessarily mystery shop related work, but recently they have moved towards that a little bit with audits, and even a little bit of observation/interview type stuff. (Source). December 09, 2013
I don't deduct it because I commingle business and personal use, plus it is too small to worry about (if I were audited, they are going to want me to separate personal use from business use. (Source). December 08, 2013
Walk slowly like a customer looking around, not fast like an auditor. (Source). December 08, 2013
I have completed 6 or 7 audits and was told there have been no issues yet my score is only 20. (Source). December 08, 2013
Maybe one of the easiest types of shops of all to start off with might be the product audits I think. (Source). December 06, 2013
...sometimes taking them in order is a pain with people taking up space at the one pump you need. I was at one for the yellow POP audits last week, and it was only a 4 position station. (Source). December 06, 2013
Within hours of signing up I got an offer on a job to do a mystery shop, with a reveal and then a full audit. (Source). December 06, 2013
On another discussion I have found information that FF (at least some) posted signs "no pictures, no recording". So, if the picture audit is not done for the owner of the FF but for some other company (competitor/market research) it may actually be illegal to perform these audits. (Source). December 06, 2013
....you don't get them confused, and it takes much less time to get them organized. I keep a spreadsheet with all the different types of gas station audits listed, with their respective required photos in order under the gas station name. (Source). December 06, 2013
Sometimes the temptation is there because these 2 usually have pretty high fees, but I refuse to allow myself to take them. If they only involved the audit and did not have the mystery shop attached to it, I would probably feel differently. (Source). December 05, 2013