Mystery Shopping Editors
Discussions About Mystery Shopping Editors
Schedulers, Editors, Proofreaders, Field Agents, etc.?
January 01, 2015
I have been mystery shopping for about nine months, and love it, but I would really love to have a more consistent schedule, work, and money. I have been considering applying for a scheduler position, or an editor position. My issue is this...Where do I find these positions... Continue Reading
Multiple Editors
December 12, 2014
Some MSCs have systems which include multiple editors reviewing the same shop and results in multiple incompletes. I submit very good reports and this is frustrating. Do schedulers have relationships with editors which enable them to say "please stop." Or, are the schedulers at the editors mercy?... Continue Reading
A Closer Look Editors
December 06, 2014
I really like the company, but I cannot think of a single time I have submitted without having the editors return with questions and redos, even though I think I have answered every question ad nauseam. Do the editors do this to you as well?... Continue Reading
Holiday gifts to schedulers/editors?
November 30, 2014
So I am now getting in deep with the whole mystery shopping thing. Last year at this time I was still dipping my toes in the pool. I was wondering has anyone ever sent any schedulers a little holiday thank you? Maybe it is the Midwesterner in me, but I... Continue Reading
New schedulers and editors?
November 28, 2014
I've noticed that several shopper sites have strange (new?) people. The last one I noticed was for Panera's shops. I have done probably 100 of them in the past year. Editor wanted me to upload pictures. I emailed her back to say that I uploaded the... Continue Reading
Ann Michaels Editors
October 30, 2014
Everybody says the editors over at IntelliShop are difficult. I find them fair in comparison to the editors at Ann Michaels. I just cannot please them!! LOL My best work = 8... Continue Reading
Editors
October 03, 2014
I am appalled at the rudeness and the harshness of the editors of surveys for a food co-op. The surveys are extremely long and redundant. How many different ways can you say the the displays look fresh and appealing? The editors use terminology like, "you have been... Continue Reading
IntelliShop Editors
September 04, 2014
I have done numerous shops for IntelliShop with a few 10's scattered around but mostly 8's cuz of them having to "contact me" for some kind of clarification or another (in their opinion) and I would like to share the latest nugget from them. This has to do with a credit... Continue Reading
Annoying Editors
August 27, 2014
There is this certain MSC who shops apartments. They have the most annoying editors who nag you about the shop but then the shop sits there unaccepted. Does anyone else experience this?... Continue Reading
Do Editors sleep or drink coffee all night?
August 12, 2014
I'm just curious. I live in the big state of Texas and I am on Central Standard Time, but it seems like no matter what company I do a shop for, I always receive my shop grade/feedback at 3 or 4 o clock on the morning. Are these local editors... Continue Reading
Editing Corrections
June 06, 2014
has anyone ever pointed out corrections to editors?... Continue Reading
Trying to Understand the Mindset of Overcritical Editors
April 09, 2014
This may be redundant and may need to be moved, but I simply cannot understand the mindset of editors who are overcritical to the point of reaching for errors that don't exist. What is the internal/financial motivation?... Continue Reading
Question about editors
March 22, 2014
No, this isn't a bad thing! So when I started this 8 months ago or whenever, I had no clue what I was doing (and still don't). I am...not a good writer. So I've basically just been BS'ing my way through every narrative I've ever done, having... Continue Reading
Editing Positions
February 26, 2014
I am looking for an editing position. Does anyone know of any companies hiring for Quality Control Editors?... Continue Reading
A Closer Look Hiring Schedulers and Editors
January 27, 2014
I am a recruiter for A Closer Look, and I am looking for great shoppers to become schedulers and editors. If you are interested, please email me! Here is the information about the jobs we have available: Editing: A Closer Look is currently seeking candidates for an at-home editing position. Candidates... Continue Reading
Ratings from Editors
January 26, 2014
You know I usually get 9 or 10's all the time from all the companies I deal with except one. I am not bragging, but, this one company, no matter what I do always has something to tell me that what I do that is wrong! I get so frustrated.... Continue Reading
My first problem with editors
December 21, 2013
I have been doing shops for one MSC in particular for several years. I always get 10's from them. Lately, I think they must have a new editor who wants quotes about everything. She (or he?) sent me a request to revise my report and wanted answers... Continue Reading
Quick editing from IntelliShop!
December 17, 2013
I submitted a report to IntelliShop about an hour ago and it was reviewed and graded in 20 minutes! I have to say, I am very impressed. I'm still filling out other reports from today! I'd love if the quick editing meant quick turnaround for payment though.... Continue Reading
Editors! I am so sick and tired of you!
November 08, 2013
Editors, do you lay in bed at night and conjure up questions that don't exist on the questionnaire? Do you have your own forum and share how to stump the shopper? Giggle, giggle. Why oh why do you do this. Remark from editor "Please indicate the exact time you paid the... Continue Reading
What to do when you disagree with Shop Reviewers/Editors
November 04, 2013
I am wondering what recourse we have as shoppers when we don't agree with something in our reviewer's comments. It really irritates me sometimes when I get my shop report back and the editor says something like, "A few grammatical and punctuation errors." I know I am not... Continue Reading
Cori Editors
November 01, 2013
Is it normal for the editors to take a week or longer to review a report? I have about 8 shops some 10 days old that haven't been "edited" yet. Most of the receipts haven't even been checked as received. Just checking to see that this is... Continue Reading
Shout-Out to BARE Editors
October 29, 2013
Usually a score of 10/10 makes me happy, and positive feedback from an editor is a bonus. Recently my shops for BARE have all included nice comments from the editors (JLK, RG, MC, JF). Thanks, BARE editors! It's nice to be appreciated. :)... Continue Reading
And THEY'RE Editing ME? Good Grief!
September 15, 2013
This gets frustrating.... I was reviewing a potential shop's description the other day and was appalled to see several grammar and usage errors throughout, even through the description was fairly short. A couple of weeks ago I received feedback comments (from a different company), and the "editor's" comments, although just... Continue Reading
Awesome schedulers and editors!
September 13, 2013
There has been a lot of negative on the forum lately, lets give a shout out to the schedulers and editors we enjoy working with! I enjoy working with Kim from BestMark, Kate and Jamie from mercantile, and conor from intellishop. All easy to deal with and very flexible!... Continue Reading
Feedback from Editors
July 18, 2013
So I just read an editor's shop comments for 5 shops that I submitted for one MSC, and I am as pleased as can be. For the first 4 emails, this is the feedback I received: "Shop Grade: 10 Comments: Incredible job, thank you! Extremely well written, a pleasure to read... Continue Reading
Intelli Editors
May 21, 2013
I know we all talk about the editors here and I try very hard to not let them get to me. I usually get all 9's and 10's but got a 6 the other day. I just blew it off with the attitude that I am getting paid... Continue Reading
Maybe this is the problem we have with our editors....
May 14, 2013
If we don't get 10/10 on this, OR, we would but our editors wouldn't, it could explain some of the scores we get. If I can't post the link, google "10 questions on grammar" and it should pop up on the top of the results. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22512744 I did not get 10/10 but I... Continue Reading
Why do editors think you are supposed to capitalize the first word in a quote, even if it is in the middle of a sentence?
April 30, 2013
I have tried to ignore this but just had to vent for a second. I was a web editor for a major Metropolitian University for two years. I still work at the University in a different capacity, although I do the web writing and editing for my department. This does... Continue Reading
Editors
April 20, 2013
Everyone makes comments about the editors, how do you know who the editor is? The comments seem to come back from generic editor type email addresses? I guess there is not a need to know, I was just curious how people did know. Everyone comments so long as you... Continue Reading
Editors - Question
March 17, 2013
Why do most editors stay anonymous? It seems like they are paranoid if someone has their email or name. After all, they can use fictitious names. How can anyone communicate back to them?... Continue Reading
It's true. Editors sometimes have to change our reports.
February 20, 2013
I am going to approach this discussion with my hands held up hoping you guys will not shoot me at the end. I have read several threads about editors, and since I am an editor on a VERY part-time basis, I thought I would share a few thoughts. Mystery shopping... Continue Reading
Is it just me or are editors getting ruder this time of year? (Beyond Hello)
December 11, 2012
Hi guys, I know I haven't had the time to formally introduce myself on this forum, but I have read a good chuck of the things posted and really learned a lot - so thanks everyone who posts! I have been doing shops for a couple months now. Up until two weeks... Continue Reading
CORI editing process slowing down?
October 19, 2012
Hi everyone, I do alot, alot of shops for this company. If I submit say 10 shops in a day, I usually start receiving the "Shopper Feedback" email by the time I'm on the third report. Has anyone else noticed their system being slow today?... Continue Reading
General Tips From Editors/Shoppers
October 17, 2012
What are some of the most common mistakes made on reports? Are there certain words we should not use? Is it better to quote or not to quote? Are there any other tips or recommendations you can make to ensure a good report? I know sometimes... Continue Reading
Editors
August 14, 2012
Hi, Are the Editors freelance or are they a company employee? I have done a number of shops for this one company and have maintained a 10 scoring (this is supposed to be high), and every time I get this one editor they take me through a song and a... Continue Reading
Maybe we should give editors and schedulers a break....
August 11, 2012
I am going to be put on the chopping block for this post, but feel the need to throw out the opinion, so here goes. In the scheme of the whole mystery shopping business, we as mystery shoppers are the golden link. Schedulers work to get jobs assigned, which... Continue Reading
Schedulers vs. Editors
July 30, 2012
I am starting to think that schedulers and editors are working against each other, and it is beginning to get frustrating. Schedulers will work very hard to establish great relationships, reward good shopper behavior, and remember who went out of their way for them. Editors, in turn, seem to want... Continue Reading
Seriously thinking about editing...
July 27, 2012
This might get a little long. Apologies in advance. :) I currently work full time and MS on the side. I've been looking hard for a new job but I haven't gotten any calls back. I did get an email about editing for an MSC I've worked with in the past.... Continue Reading
different editors
July 13, 2012
I have completed numerous shops for intelli-shop. I find they have different editors who have different thoughts. One shop was for a higher price car in which I was to brouse for 5 minutes. I broused for 7 minutes , and went into showroom and had to ask office staff... Continue Reading
Bad Communication Between Schedulers and Editors
June 17, 2012
Warning: I am about to vent. I was scheduled to perform a shop last Monday. It was supposed to be performed AFTER 3pm. I ended up with a scheduling conflict due to my "regular" job so I contacted my scheduler who happens to work for a... Continue Reading
Editors who have it in for you
June 17, 2012
I have only been shopping for about 6 months now, but I almost always get a 9 or 10 for a review. I feel like there is one editor who has it in for me, she sends everything I write back. Sometimes she asks what seem like really odd questions... Continue Reading
at "war" with the editors
May 18, 2012
I did a tremendous amount of shops this week for a few different msc's and it's always the editors with the same company(they are employed by them, not self-contracted ones), that like to try and find something wrong with the reports. The latest comments i could hear them "yelling" through... Continue Reading
Editing?
May 13, 2012
Do any of you work as editors, know others who do, or know the people who hire them? I am a college English professor who shops part-time, but I'd like more work at home in general, and especially in summer when I don't teach. I think I'd be... Continue Reading
"Editors"
May 06, 2012
Does anyone else out there question the training of some of the Editors?(I use this term lightly) I realize that when we are on this forum sounding off that we may not pay attention to spelling, grammar, etc. However, I have received point deductions several times from these "Editors" stating... Continue Reading
Let's talk about the good, bad, & positively ugly Editors
April 07, 2012
this week I got a score from an editor at company A of 10 (top score)on a particularly difficult report-lots to remember and write about, with a note added: "Great details, please do more shops for us" Then I get another email from different company B (top score 5) of 5. BUT... Continue Reading
Editing jobs~ how to apply
April 07, 2012
I am currently working for one MSC as an editor/proofer and quite enjoy doing this. I have transcribed, edited and proofed transcription for 30 years so I have an eye for this and catch typos all the time. I am wondering if it would be reasonable to contact the MSC... Continue Reading
Mistreated by EPMS Apartment shop editors, anyone else?
March 22, 2012
Hi, It seems when I shop and the agent doesn't do a very good job, when I write about it the editors write back nasty messages and dock my pay! For example, an agent after raising objection to a feature in an apartment he just said "okay". When you write... Continue Reading
Open note to MS trainers, recruiters, and editors.
March 14, 2012
As a retired school teacher I so wish that those designing training modules would remember some tried and true learning basics. 1. Provide ONLY positive examples of the way you want the job done. There is no benefit in showing prospective shoppers the wrong way to take a photo. Examples of... Continue Reading
Editing
December 02, 2011
Good morning everyone. I would like to secure a position as an editor for shop reports. How would I get started with this? Thanks.... Continue Reading
Editors Ratings Course
March 26, 2011
I think that there should be an editors training course. Mystery Shoppers have courses. Why not editors. I talk to too many during the week that kinda feel left out of the shopping programs ZEST! They are the dragons of heat, the beast, the ones who you never want to... Continue Reading
Receipt error and editing
March 09, 2011
I did a credit union shop at a location I have done numerous times. It is located in a grocery store. It has monitor stations and no drive up. This was a walk in scenario, and sometimes I do drive up scenarios at other branches of the same credit union,... Continue Reading
Praises be, I finally got a 10 out of Service Sleuth's editors
March 01, 2011
A job that I do every couple weeks or so at different locations. Survey is disjointed-some of the questions that belong in one section are inexplicably parked in another, etc. If the job didn't pay so well for 2-5 mins work, that I can repeat at 16 locations every month... Continue Reading
What Do You Do? Editors
December 15, 2010
I did an evaluation where the car dealer gave me nothing to write about. The company in question lets it's editors be anonymous. I did a damn good job and got this Your evaluation of X for X has been reviewed. Shop Grade : 5 Comments : Thank you for your report.... Continue Reading
editing and MSC question
February 23, 2010
Does anyone know if there are any MSC's that hire IC's to do editing for them?... Continue Reading
How much editing are editors allowed?
January 14, 2010
There is a company where I can see my shop after an editor has reviewed it. I just looked at one of them and my answers were completely changes. Not just the narrative, but some of the multiple choice answers were literaly changed. Where I selected "The... Continue Reading
Wordsmith Pros editing company
November 06, 2009
Anyone ever had to deal with this firm used by Service Sleuth?... Continue Reading
CORI editing department
September 02, 2009
Are these people insane? I spent an hour and a half on a report that only paid $5 plus reimbursement (I needed the product, so thats why I did the shop). I have very good writing skills and have received TOP ratings for all of my reports so far (10 out of... Continue Reading
Editors and Schedulers
December 11, 2007
I have been looking to find an editing or scheduling job with a mysteryshopping company. Where do I look to find these openings?... Continue Reading
Most Recent mentions of Mystery Shopping Editors
Once you have a longer track record with most MSCs the editors and schedulers are more willing to cut you a little slack. (Source). January 31, 2015
Identical narrative that was exactly the samedifferent editors for each report. (Source). January 31, 2015
In addition to those mentioned by Lisa, I have occasionally gotten individualized feedback from editors at ACL. (Source). January 31, 2015
The rare times editors are salaried employees they will try to coach someone. (Source). January 31, 2015
It's not about praise, it's about improvement.[/quote] Most MSing editors get paid diddly squat and get paid per editing job. (Source). January 31, 2015
I don't know anything about the editor who gave you a 9, but it could be that some editors never give a 10. (Source). January 31, 2015
I'm one of those crazy people that takes anything less than an A+ as an insult. It's how God made me. Why don't editors give constructive feedback? (Source). January 31, 2015
It's bad enough to be corrected and under the microscope by "editors" - now shoppers are correcting (making comments) other shoppers? (Source). January 30, 2015
Most editors work from home. (Source). January 29, 2015
It pissed me off (for about 2 minutes) and then I just moved on...:) Some editors do NOT think anyone deserves a 10. (Source). January 29, 2015