Mystery Shopping Editors
Discussions About Mystery Shopping Editors
Being terminated due to false accusations by editors (ie Sentry)
September 29, 2016
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MF editing.
September 23, 2016
Does anyone else notice that MF is slow editing shops or is it just me.... Continue Reading
Sentry editors?
August 04, 2016
Is anyone else having Sentry editor being extra picky this month and last? I'm starting to hate working for them. Same shops as always, just being ridicules and they seem to be trying to get out of paying for perfectly done shops from previous standards. Really ruins you day. Also, stop calling... Continue Reading
Shopper's Critique editors?
June 28, 2016
Anyone else experiencing this? Lately I'm getting emails asking for details/clarification on my reports. I have explained everything, every no, every yes, in my reports. When I repeat back exactly what was in my report, it usually is okay. But then I get dinged for them "having to" email me.... Continue Reading
Trouble editing reports
June 06, 2016
Some of these MScompanies have these forms where, when I'm inputting information, it goes up into a text where the sentence just disappears it's off to the right of the computer and I cannot proofread my work. is anybody else having this problem?... Continue Reading
Sentry-NONSENSE editing yet again
May 16, 2016
I don't want to give too many details to identify myself....but NUMEROUS INVALID complaints including instructing me to comment in violation of the directions on the form, telling me to repeat comments in multiple boxes when that has not been required in the past...I seriously just need to copy and... Continue Reading
Have any of you all had a scheduler that you really liked but her editors were just UGGGGH!
March 15, 2016
Here is my problem, I have a scheduler that I really, really like but they have hired some new editors that are causing a problem for me because they are asking for things that are not in the guidelines. It's not about grammatical errors, it's not about not following the... Continue Reading
Why do editors even bother writing this?
February 26, 2016
“Thank you for your report. Please be sure to spell check and proofread before submitting your reports; some grammatical errors were corrected.” Why do editors even bother writing this? Is it because they are required to give comments to a certain percentage of reports? Do they just like to... Continue Reading
Editing work
February 22, 2016
Hi everybody, my name is Bruce and I'm looking for Editing work. For the last few months I've been working for Bild, but there's no work these days. If anybody can suggest someone who's looking for an Editor, I'd be most grateful. I'll be checking in regularly. Thanks!... Continue Reading
Kudos to the GREAT editors at Coyle
February 18, 2016
Lately there seem to be a slew of posts about rude, arrogant, self-absorbed, and just plain nasty editors. I'd like to thank the editors at Coyle for being none of the above. Coyle's editors are tougher than most, but they're also reasonable. They are consistently intelligent, polite, professional, understanding,... Continue Reading
Maritz Editors
February 17, 2016
Is it just me or are the editors getting ultra picky? I just had a shop sent back because the interior was taken at the wrong angle??? I also had one sent back last week and resubmitted the same picture because it met the guidelines and it was accepted....I am... Continue Reading
Kudos to the editors at Ann Michaels
February 04, 2016
They consistently write nice things for a good report. Not just a generic thank you (which is also nice), but superlatives and compliments on the writing. It certainly makes me want to put in additional time to draw out the very best narrative possible.... Continue Reading
Apology to Editors.
January 13, 2016
Something I need to work on this year: Typing on my laptop. I got a new Lenovo laptop this year that converts to a tablet. While I love the thin and light design, I have noticed a typing issue. Depending on how fast I go, some of the letters do... Continue Reading
Editors Finding Errors When There's Not One
January 02, 2016
I just wanted to sound off and say that I just completed a shop and the editor returns the report asking for an employee's name during the interaction. I knew I put the name in the report and after I went in to verify I was right (which I was),... Continue Reading
Maritz editors changing reports
December 19, 2015
I guess that's why there edited, but Maritz returned one of my gas shop reports to me with a question this week and I noticed that they also changed three of my "yes" answers to "no" without any explanation. If they expect us to make no mistakes, why wouldn't they... Continue Reading
Editing Positions
November 23, 2015
Hi there...I am wanting to convert from doing straight mystery shopping into delving into the other side of Editing. Does anyone know of any companies that are hiring? Thank you!... Continue Reading
Editing for Mystery Shoppers
November 18, 2015
I do find that certain employees from 2 companies have been extremely rude. I have a B.S. and was treated like I was an idiot. Specifically, Joanna Long from About Face and Roselyn from Sentry Marketing. Too bad.... Continue Reading
Hurry up, Editors!
November 11, 2015
I did a shop last week that is still waiting to be reviewed. Tomorrow I am going on vacation for over a week, so I will essentially be unreachable. Of course, this is a shop that veered wildly off-script-- It was literally over and I was being checked... Continue Reading
Editors that don't read what we wrote?
September 12, 2015
I've had reports returned to me a couple of times from two different companies where the editor asks me to put or describe A, B and C in the narrative. But I already had! I got into the habit of saving my reports as pdfs or screenshots for myself, as... Continue Reading
Nit-picking Editors
September 03, 2015
There seem to be some editors that feel a need to find something wrong, no matter how well everything was done. Is this the exception? I've done about 40 shops now and have run into this a couple of times. Clearly written narratives and marking, yet some editors want to... Continue Reading
Editing
August 23, 2015
I've been a mystery shopper for years and would like to get into editing. Does anyone have any comments regarding who is hiring, who to stay away from, can you make a living from it, etc. I don't know where to look. Thanks!... Continue Reading
GFK mystery shop editors are unprofessional.
July 26, 2015
I performed a shop for them and filled out the report and did not hear anything else from them. Then I got an email saying my shop was excluded because I didn't respond to a request. I emailed them to the address they provided and got an Undeliverable notice back.... Continue Reading
CHC Solutions Editing Positions
May 31, 2015
CHC Solutions, Inc. is looking for an experienced editor with good grammar skills, flexible hours, and can edit for content. We are looking for someone to start immediately. We pay per edit and have a tiered structure. Please contact me if interested at mhoughton@chcsolutions.org... Continue Reading
A Closer Look is taking resumes for scheduler/editors
April 23, 2015
Several forum members have expressed interest in scheduling and editing positions. Just wanted to post that A Closer Look shows on their Shopper Home Page that they are looking for schedulers and editors. Log in and read the descriptions of positions. The contact point for applying: ... Continue Reading
editors with poor English skills
March 12, 2015
I get a review back and it says to watch my grammar and gave an example of a general issue with a homophone using words I did not use at all. I happen to write my narratives in Word and save them. I went back and went through... Continue Reading
Editors/shoppers - similar
February 13, 2015
Before I went into one of THOSE weeks, I realized that the editors are "evaluating" our shop reports like we "evaluating" the stores/target person. Did the follow the job description? Did they say the write things? (pun intended) What did they say that was wrong? Just an observation...... Continue Reading
Schedulers, Editors, Proofreaders, Field Agents, etc.?
January 02, 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 13, 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 07, 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 31, 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 04, 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 28, 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 27, 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 18, 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 09, 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 05, 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 02, 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 22, 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 12, 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 18, 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 08, 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 27, 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 02, 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 16, 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 15, 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 07, 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 12, 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
Discussions of Mystery Shopping Editors
Is editing behind? (Source). October 01, 2016
Then later in the day, I was given a 1/10 score for not following up. I emailed the scheduler who simply emailed me a cut and paste of the editors comments. (Source). October 01, 2016
Why? All MSC editors have a job to do. They may make mistakes in their editing and they may also document actual bad work but they are not going to make false allegations of bad work just for the hell of it. (Source). September 29, 2016
[quote=jjk3995] I hate Sentry. They rejected a shop done fine because it didn't meet one specific editors guidelines. (Source). September 29, 2016
someone sees the very basics of registering, checking the job boards, reviewing emails, reading guidelines, performing the work conscientiously, writing reports in a timely fashion, following up as needed with editors, keeping track of shops, payments due, payments made, mileage and business documentation as a waste of time, they are unlikely last long in this business. (Source). September 29, 2016
They rejected a shop done fine because it didn't meet one specific editors guidelines. (Source). September 29, 2016
I didn't see that there was a question. I saw complaints that editors making false accusations might affect someone's status as a shopper. (Source). September 29, 2016
But the Fast Casuals and Cell Phone shops take time because of the narratives. :)[/quote] Yes, of course. I mentioned possible variances in editing as the OP did not state the type of shop. (Source). September 26, 2016
two shops completed more than a month ago, neither of which I received my shop results for but both of which were marked okay to pay without any questions from editors - so I assume both were 100%. (Source). September 26, 2016
I am not doing MSing to buy the latest iPhone, I do it to earn money for basic necessities. I feel threatened when editors seem to be purposely making up fake errors just to justify their job. (Source). September 25, 2016