Kern Scheduling
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132 Discussions
Former Kern Scheduling
March 11, 2024
Is their new company scheduling mystery shops?... Continue Reading
KSS Internatnional and Sunoco
February 01, 2024
Has anyone tried these shops and what was your experience... I haven't done these in years .... last time I did them I worked for Corporate research.... is the shops the same?... Continue Reading
KSS/Acculocity
October 06, 2023
I'm trying to check the status of a burger shop I visited in August and don't see it listed on the KSS shop log. I tried checking Help resources on KSS website without luck. I checked the forum's spreadsheet to see the payment schedule for KSS assignments and... Continue Reading
KSS
August 01, 2023
Hi All! To stop the rumor mills... I wanted to let you all know that yes, I am stepping away from the industry. After 26 years since founding KSS International, Inc., I've decided to do something else. I have had many opportunities over the years to sell to much larger companies, but it... Continue Reading
KSS phase out
July 31, 2023
From a recent job posting email: "Changes Coming Soon! KSS CEO/Owner, Lorri Kern will be stepping away from the mystery shopping industry and KSS will be phased out in the coming months. Mackensie Kern and Nola Penny will be taking on the KSS scheduling business and have formed their own company, Acculocity!... Continue Reading
KUDOS to Pete at KSS
March 08, 2023
Just wanted to give a huge shoutout to Pete at KSS! he is quick, friendly, and great to work with. I'm semi-new to non-dining evaluations, and Pete has been very kind and patient with me, answering all my questions promptly regarding the new assignment.... Continue Reading
Telephone Shop in Kernersville, NC
February 20, 2023
Happy Monday, Our client has opportunities available, in the following cities/states. You can register on the ISS Platform: isecretshop.com. Any time you are logged into the platform, you can click “Available Shops” to review complete information and request these opportunities. You can learn about our company, Business Evaluation Services, by visiting... Continue Reading
BARE: Go Back to Using KSS Already to Schedule Your Car Wash Shops!
December 28, 2022
I have no idea why BARE went back to scheduling the shops (two different chains in my area) themselves but it doesn't seem to be working. Multiple shops are still on the board with a 12/31 deadline. I rarely check BARE's job board (because most of their shops pay too... Continue Reading
Favorite or least Favorite KSS scheduler?
December 15, 2022
I generally do not have any issues with schedulers. I really liked some of the Kern schedulers I've worked with over the years (KSS Pete comes to mind). However, I find one particular scheduler to be difficult to work with. Generally non-responsive or slow to respond. I'm not... Continue Reading
New Account Manager at KSS International, Inc.
July 13, 2022
Hi All, I just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to the forum. I am an account manager with KSS International, Inc. and we seek people of all demographics to evaluate a variety of residential apartment complexes and restaurant groups (from drive-thru to fine-dining). We have customer... Continue Reading
KSSPete (Pete Sheehan)
March 05, 2022
I asked for a two-day shop window. He threw in a couple of extra days.... Continue Reading
KSS just cancelled my shop after I went to the location twice!
January 14, 2022
I just did a real estate company evaluation for KSS which was originally scheduled for Tuesday. However I went to the location and the company was only seeing customers by appointment. I emailed two different schedulers at KSS and one told me to go ahead and make an... Continue Reading
Beware of bonuses offered by KSS for IPSOS shops
March 12, 2021
Just wanted to alert shoppers who schedule gas station shops through Kern Scheduling (KSS) for IPSOS. I completed several shops in late February that were scheduled through KSS and all had a $20 bonus per shop. Shops were completed on time and I was paid the base rate... Continue Reading
KSS accounting
March 01, 2021
Does anyone know who I can contact about an over payment at KSS. I contacted a scheduler and told her I was overpaid. She said she would forward my email. It has been 2 days, and I have not heard anything. My paypal still shows the payment. I caught the... Continue Reading
ROCKSTAR Schedulers and Account Managers KSS, IPSOS, ACL, SCM and RBG
January 26, 2021
Rant: I am tired of all the negativity. We all have been bombarded with negativity from each other and the media. I, for one, am asking for a moratorium on the negative attitudes and words. Please give me one month. How about February? The month of LOVE. I know many... Continue Reading
Kern and Ipsos
January 25, 2021
Grrrr...maybe they've always scheduled for them but I have always gotten pretty much every shipping shop I've applied for from Ipsos. But I've just applied for seven and didn't get ONE! Thanks, Kern. :(... Continue Reading
KSS... I just don't understand
December 01, 2020
I don't attempt to schedule a lot of shops via KSS, primarily because I can easily schedule them directly with the MSC. However, recently I have tried to use KSS. This is my experience. I never get the shops I apply for. The shops sit in My Apps in pending... Continue Reading
Has anyone heard from KSS lately?
May 28, 2020
I have a question about a shop assigned to me by KSS and I haven't gotten any replies to emails sent to my scheduler or Lorri. Has anyone been in communication with them this month?... Continue Reading
KSS email magically gets turned back on each month...WTH?
February 26, 2020
I wake this morning and check my emails to surprisingly see a bunch of offers from Kern scheduling in my inbox. It's a surprise because I very specifically switched my account to not receive emails offers a month ago when out of the blue, it magically toggled to the 'ON' position... Continue Reading
Account Manager/Scheduling Coordinator position available at KSS!
February 21, 2020
We do NOT accept resumes ONLY. You must fill out our hiring questionnaire by clicking on this link to be considered: http://www.sassieshop.com/bnc.php?M=474&TP=7&S=3326&L=478900&C=0fac1f8bc2 Account Manager/Scheduling Coordinator We're growing. Come grow with us! As one of the juggernaut companies in the scheduling/recruiting industry, KSS International, Inc. has a unique opportunity for an energetic, detail oriented,... Continue Reading
KSS Ebay gift card
November 27, 2019
I don't remember signing up for this... But they sent me a text with this link: http://kernschedulings.com/2/formpage.html They are reimbursing through paypal for purchase of a $200 ebay gift card (up to 6) to retail stores and will get payment 5 days later. Is this a scam or... Continue Reading
KSS / Maritz
November 26, 2019
Hi all, Quick question...when completing a shop that is scheduled by KSS but the shop is through Maritz, do I have to submit and invoice (as stated on the Maritz guidelines) or is an invoice submitted on my behalf (as stated in the KSS) guidelines. I don’t see anywhere on Maritz... Continue Reading
KSS
November 21, 2019
I recently got back into mystery shopping. While applying for shops, I found out that I was blackballed due to erroneous information on the Maritz site. They have it listed that I flaked on seven shops in 2008, which I did not do. (Kern Scheduling was very... Continue Reading
KSS International Mystery Shopper Scam
October 15, 2019
I thought I was signing up for a legit Mystery Shopper assignment. I received a letter from KSS International along with a check for 2500. The letter welcome me as a Mystery Shopper. It also instructed me to cash the check, go to two different Wal-Mart's and... Continue Reading
Hs Brands International Kern Scheduling
September 18, 2019
I did a shop on June 11. Anyone know when I should be paid. As of today, 9/17/19, I still have not been paid. Keep getting the same crap when I contact the. Just a generic message about 75 days after. I am looking for some new contact info for... Continue Reading
Received a check from KSS to cash for over $2,000 yesterday. What should I do?
September 07, 2019
I received a check that had KSS being the issurer. They check was for $2,159.83. As much as I like money, I had second thoughts on cashing it. Not sure what to do. This is the first time that KSS has paid me for anything.... Continue Reading
Kss international
August 11, 2019
Hello. I got a package from kss international. Along with a 2400 check. I know i signed up for a secret shopper. How do i know its legit?... Continue Reading
Got priority mail pkg today from KSS
August 02, 2019
I didn’t sign up for this and received a check for $2400.00 that looks legit. Supposed to deposit it and do job within 3 days, which includes 2 weekend days that my bank is closed. This feels like a scam to me since I didn’t sign up for this and... Continue Reading
KSS MYSTERY shopper.
July 29, 2019
I just recieved Fedex from KSS that in luded a $2,350.75 check for me to evauate (2) Walmart stores. I am to purchase gift cards. Is this legitimate? I need verification from you before I submit this check to my bank.... Continue Reading
KSS International
June 28, 2019
I received a $2000 check from this company to do mystery shopping for a store, is this company reputable and how can they send a check and not guarantee someone isn’t going to just deposit the check and pay bills or something and NOT do the assignment ??????????????? The... Continue Reading
KSS International Inc. got contracted for a survey from Market Force Information Inc. LEGIT???
June 26, 2019
Just seeing if anyone else received an email from Sabrina Boone (mailing@telus.net). Shopper pay: $30 Requirements – You are required to purchase Ebay Gift Card($200) at your nearest CVS and Walgreens. I'm sure they will then ask for the card to be mailed or scanned into the report. You can... Continue Reading
Newest Scam Using KSS
May 23, 2019
So I just got an email that was supposed to be from a KSS scheduler about purchasing gift cards. Man oh man but the scams these days! Of course I knew instantly that it wasn't a real shop offer and I forwarded it to Lorri. Here it is... Continue Reading
Returning shopper-lots of kudos to KSSMackensie, Movie Measure and Kate Rattner!
May 20, 2019
Preface: I’ve been a shopper for about 12 years, but took a hiatus because my full-time career became too demanding for me to have room for MSing. Now, things have changed, priorities are being re-evaluated, and I’m mostly bossing myself around. It’s...refreshing. Anyway, my point. Long time lurker, never a poster.... Continue Reading
Pete@KSS
May 09, 2019
Thanks for your great personality and help. Your professional attitude is a much appreciated trait... Continue Reading
KSS International
March 12, 2019
I read on previous post that KSS contacts you via email. Have they ever contacted you via text? If so, have they asked you to spend your compensation money to make other purchases before sending out another check? Have any of you purchased gift cards, sent pictures back with... Continue Reading
Kss International/Sassie
February 25, 2019
i received a Priority Mail envelope with a check and a letter requesting me to do this job for this company KSS International(Kern Scheduling through the Sassie platform. I remember signing up with them but then I forgot I did and went back to check on them and I... Continue Reading
KSS International
January 25, 2019
Has anyone worked with this company? I looked in the MSPA Company Directory and it's not there. I thought it might be under a different name but wasn't able to find anything. It looks like the email address is kernscheduling.com. But even Kern isn't coming up.... Continue Reading
KSS International
October 29, 2018
I just applied for a shop through KSS international, I have never worked through KSS before and I know under their FAQs it says payment comes from the client, and that it can be 1-6 weeks. I'm curious to hear from others how long it actually took to receive your... Continue Reading
KSS NV MIA?
October 02, 2018
Has anyone been able to contact the KSS scheduler for NV? I sent an email a week ago asking about shops for 3 or 4 MSCs they schedule for there. On Sunday I asked the owner of one of the companies for help reaching them as she wanted... Continue Reading
Service Sense and Kern Scheduling
June 10, 2018
Recently, Kern Scheduling began promoting opportunities for Service Sense. I observed that the opportunities were being cross posted on both Job Boards. Bill Koch (Service Sense) responded to my inquiry as follows: "There is only one Job Board. If a specific assignment is open for application it is only... Continue Reading
Does KSS schedule all of HS Brands shops now?
May 30, 2018
If so, I am out of luck because Jeff is scheduling all in my area and I have not received any I have applied for this year for the two clients in my area. I won't be doing the out of town ones as I travel and won't be... Continue Reading
KSS Shelly is Kern's best asset
April 27, 2018
Took a hard-to-fill shop because I could. Woke up to find an unasked-for bonus attached. Shelly rocks! (Now if we could just get some of Kern's *other* schedulers to learn something from her...)... Continue Reading
KSS mis-assigned shop issues
February 22, 2018
I was assigned a shop by KSS/Kern Scheduling a couple of days ago and completed the shop yesterday. I wasn't able to find the survey online when I went to input my data last night, so I emailed Ryan. After a little back-and-forth, he determined I'd mistakenly been assigned to... Continue Reading
Trying to reach Jackie from KSS
November 03, 2017
If anyone from KSS monitors this forum, please ask Jackie to respond to my emails about needing a different survey to report a DC parking shop. I am about to leave town and do not want to miss any deadlines. This is not a complaint, just a need... Continue Reading
KSS scheduling for Maritz
October 11, 2017
Wow, what a great thing. KSS provides shop requirement details, plus lists both the fee and (if applicable) reimbursement. The same jobs listed on Maritz do not disclose the requirements nor is the reimbursement revealed. Hopefully someone at Maritz will learn from this.... Continue Reading
Kern mystery shop company
September 27, 2017
Yesterday, I received a email saying from kern that an administrator edited my acount. I looked and I did not see any changes. I have not shopped for them in a few years and my account is still active. Is this common for a administrator to edit accounts?... Continue Reading
KSS
August 30, 2017
Can someone explain KSS for me? I've signed up both with them and HS Brands, but I've noticed that at least some of HS's shops are on the KSS site. Plus I see Maritz and now a Shared Insight job as well. Are they like Sassy... Continue Reading
Kss & kinesis scheduling issues *Vent*
August 18, 2017
I applied for several kinesis shops via KSS which were accepted. Then came the onslaught of emails from a scheduler asking if I could reschedule a few of the shops for next week, and one for Sunday. My response was sure no problem. So today I review the Kinesis website... Continue Reading
MaritzCX and KSS
July 08, 2017
Is it just in my area or has MartizCX turned over most of their scheduling to Kern? Nearly all the shops more than a few miles from me are not listed on the MaritzCX site at all, but are on KSS... I'm find with Kern, but that that mean... Continue Reading
Anyone heard of KSS International?
February 28, 2017
KSS International is not on the list here, but it has shops near me. Does anyone know anything about them? Thanks for any info.... Continue Reading
Kern scheduling
February 23, 2017
I tried to apply for a Maritz bank shop as a new bank customer. I have done this shop earlier before closing my account a few months ago. Kern's website won't let me apply. I emailed them and was told I couldn't apply if I was a former customer. Is... Continue Reading
Weird, Got Contacted by Kern Scheduling, but Never Signed up With Them
February 06, 2017
I am 99.9999999% sure that I never signed up with Kern Scheduling as a mystery shopping company. There's maybe a .000000000000000000000000000000000000001% chance that I did and forgot. I'm registered with about 50 right now, so it's possible I lost track somewhere along the way. But the thing... Continue Reading
KSS / HSbrand changing shop date help
February 01, 2017
How do I go about rescheduling a shop on Sassie for HSBrand, when I signed up there was a range of dates and I picked this Friday but now I would like to change the shop for Sunday. I have emailed from the original shop email and used the Sassie Help... Continue Reading
Kerns Scheduling Rating Question
December 21, 2016
I have completed two dozen shops using the scheduling company and my average shop grade says it is 1??? I am a bit confused because I've received feedback on a couple of shops thanking me for helping out, thanking me for well written reports, and even thanks for submitting extra... Continue Reading
What am I doing wrong at KSS?
November 25, 2016
I have previously only completed one shop for KSS. I currently applied for one of the big box store shops. I have applied for it 4 times. Each time my application disappears but the shop remains on the job board. I emailed the scheduler asking for clarification and got an... Continue Reading
quick KSS intl question
November 13, 2016
I had a few shops scheduled through KSS. I went through the actual MSC website to fill out the reports. Should I have gone through KSS website to complete the reports? The MSC is showing the shops as being completed but KSS is showing them as incomplete. Does it even... Continue Reading
KSS and Maritz....How do they work together?
November 09, 2016
Often, the same shops are posted...sometimes KSS has a bonus, sometimes Maritz has the bonus....sometimes the shop just disappears from the KSS log or one's application file...sometimes KSS just drops your application without comment. Can anyone shed some light on how they are working together?... Continue Reading
KSS International, HS Brands International & Word Smith Pros involved in the same shop!?
October 25, 2016
I recently completed a shop. The report was entered through HS Brands International. In the middle of doing the report, their website did something funny to where I could not edit some of the answers and the fields were hidden. A couple of the answers were incorrect, but since I... Continue Reading
KSS changes pay whenever
October 24, 2016
So I scheduled shops with them. Fee was $50. Go to do the shop and they change the fee to $15. So I emailed saying i accepted contract for $50. Lori Kern says "it was a typo" And says she will remove the shops but they are obviously not going... Continue Reading
Sally A. Craig with KSS
October 07, 2016
Sally rocks my world! She answers the phone when a shop goes funky. She's extremely fabulous when responding to emails, when something goes funky. She answers the phone when I call and say I'm fairly certain I can hit a remote area that day after I completed my original run.... Continue Reading
KSS Internationsl
September 28, 2016
I believe they go by different names? Anybody done their investment shops!! What a joke. You follow their directions, make an appt., then go to it and required to wait 30 minutes even past your appt. rudeness on part of investment company contact. Keeps you waiting beyond 30 minutes at... Continue Reading
KSS International
September 24, 2016
Any feedback on this company. Any investment shops been done?... Continue Reading
Kudos to Jackie Jacoby at Kern Scheduling
August 10, 2016
I did an oil change shop for Kern recently where the instructions said that the reimbursement would cover a standard oil change. When I did the shop, it turns out that the reimbursement did not cover the basic oil change, even before the charge for the extra quart of... Continue Reading
KSS Scheduling
July 23, 2016
Does anyone know when they pay. I did a shop for them June 6th and waiting for payment. They have noting on site telling you how long they take. Help will be appreciated.... Continue Reading
Getting ahold of Nora Penny Kern
July 11, 2016
Is there anyway besides email to get ahold of her? I sent an email over the weekend but have an urgent? issue.... Continue Reading
Moises C from Kern pulled a shady move, but the situation did improve
May 12, 2016
A few hours ago this guy calls me up, and after a little negotiation I agree to give him a wholesale club shop today for a $8 bonus, total fee of $20. I got the confirmation in my inbox seconds after the phone call ended. An hour later... Continue Reading
KSS Do They offer, "Self-Assign" shops?
April 21, 2016
I was going to perform a shop within a 3 hour window. I had, "self-assign" privileges with the original company. unfortunately the shop moved to KSS so I had to apply. After 1 1/2 hours with no response, I deleted the application.... Continue Reading
How do I get a scheduler from KSS to respond?
April 16, 2016
I have been trying to contact a certain scheduler at KSS. I have left a voice mail message and I have sent two emails, but she seems to be putting me on ignore.... Continue Reading
Maritz and KSS
February 25, 2016
First off, I wanted to thank you all. I negotiated my first big bonus because of what I've read here! Woo! Second, I did a shop for Maritz through KSS and it's not in my completed shops on Maritz. It's the first time I didn't do it directly through Maritz.... Continue Reading
KSS Shelly and Christy at SeeLevelHX
January 21, 2016
KSS Shelly has always been one of my favorite to work for- she is respectable to shoppers and answers emails. I am happy to do last minute shops for her-even if it is rearranging my personal schedule because I know she cares. I also have had good communication with Christy... Continue Reading
How do I get into the SASSIE system for Kern
January 05, 2016
I just did another bank shop for Kern and am now trying to do the report. I've done shops for this MSC before and recall having the exact same problem doing my reports. I have to go someplace else to log in to do the report and I don't recall... Continue Reading
Kern Scheduling Integrity Questioned
November 10, 2015
I recently signed up to do a shop via KSSJeff. The shop was confirmed and done on the assigned day. The reporting window was 12 hours after completion. The shop was done at noon and entered by 1:15. It was not submitted then as I wanted to relook at the... Continue Reading
Thanks to Alan (KSS) and Dawn (New Image).
October 14, 2015
I just wanted to thank Alan and Dawn who are 2 terrific schedulers. Had car and financial problems this week and they worked with me to get my shops rescheduled. So professional and understanding without any of the "you will be dinged for this" type of attitude that... Continue Reading
Kinesis / KSS / Kern
August 06, 2015
Hello. I am trying to download guidelines for my first assignment from KSS. When I go to the KSS shop log, I click on "guidelines" but am told I first need to register with Kinesis, which I've already done. When I go to Kinesis, I can log in but I... Continue Reading
KSS Scheduling
March 27, 2015
I am wondering if anyone has a comment on KSS Scheduling practices. I have a good rating with a couple of MS Companies that they schedule for, and have recently experienced having my applications simply dropped or left sitting in my apps until the assignment has lapsed. I... Continue Reading
Is KSS International affiliated with Maritz?
December 28, 2014
I requested two exact shops from both KSS and Maritz. Now, I'm wondering if they are affiliated or could possibly be the same company. I've noticed that some of the MSC's have two and three names.... Continue Reading
Issue with shop scheduled by KSS
November 30, 2014
I am putting this out there to all of you shoppers to get an idea if what I did was right or wrong or how you would have handled this situation and what your expectations might be. I am not here to slam KSS or their scheduler - it's... Continue Reading
kss and jobslinger
November 11, 2014
I am repeatedly applying for projects on the kss board. Each time I do, I get a message that I must get icpro status and link with jobslinger. I have done this. When I log in to jobslinger, it clearly shows kss is linked. ... Continue Reading
KSSSarahC
November 07, 2014
Thank you for the accurate posting in our Jobs Forum. It is a pleasure to see a job posting that does not mislead. It is nice to see a posting for limited locations that does not contain, "In Your Area", or "Near You"! ...:D... Continue Reading
kss CHipotle
November 07, 2014
I registered with KSS. How do I get certified to do Chipotle shops?... Continue Reading
KSSRyan. What A Piece Of Work!
November 03, 2014
I submitted thru him for a job last week. He sent an email confirming acceptance. Later, he sent an email cancelling the shop. No explanation. So I sent him one back simply asking why. He did not care to respond. Hey Ryan. Is this the way Lori has taught you... Continue Reading
$20 check cashing KSS
October 29, 2014
Has anyone done the $20 check cashing through KSS? There's a couple in my town.... Continue Reading
KSS Phone Shop 6 Month Rotation
July 17, 2014
I applied for three phone shops. Was turned down due to 6 month rotation. I have not shopped any of the locations beforehand. Is there a limit to the number of phone shops one can do in a six month period?... Continue Reading
RE: Kern Scheduling
July 13, 2014
The other current thread on Kern Scheduling had gotten a bit off track. I would like to use this thread to discuss my current issues with their schedulers. Disclaimer: If you are having good experiences with Kern - Good For You! Enjoy!!! Due to past poor results, I decided not to bother... Continue Reading
The cheapskates at KSS (mini-rant)
July 01, 2014
I got a phone call from someone with KSS this morning. He asked if I would like to do the fun novelty shop I had previously done for them in Indiana, PA (100 miles each way) and explained that the shop pays $7 plus up to $5 reimbursement. I informed... Continue Reading
KSS International
June 09, 2014
In April I did my first shop for KSS International, though I have shopped for other companies before with success. I invested about half a day in preparing, driving to, doing the oil change shop, and filling out the report with all kinds of detail and now I get... Continue Reading
Headsup on Kern and Maritz
April 10, 2014
I want to tell you about a situation with a shop that Kern schedules for Maritz so if you have a similar problem you can arrive at a better outcome than I did. I had one of those shops for April 8 and I did the shop along with... Continue Reading
The outcome of my KSS rant
March 14, 2014
So you guys and gals might remember my rant Vs KSS a couple of weeks ago. I was rebuffed by one of their schedulers and I posted about it in this forum. It is in the best interest of justice and respect that since I opened the Pandora box, I update... Continue Reading
Rebuffed by KSS
March 03, 2014
So, I applied for 5 shops near me, saw that there was potential for a 2 or 3 day route for a bunch of other shops in a 75 mile radius, so I e-mailed the scheduler asking him to check the possibility of such a route. I also told him... Continue Reading
Benefit to signing up for Scheduling like KSS?
February 24, 2014
I was wondering if there was a benefit to signing up for scheduling companies like KSS. I am currently with this particular company, but all the shops listed I was already signed up for the individual companies. I have always just registered for the shops through the individual companies and... Continue Reading
I ask again KSS, please
February 04, 2014
I am sending this out to KSS. I understand that they are a platform that has clients msc's. They usually do not have the msc the shop is being performed on the enrollment page. It normally gives some brief synopsis of what the shop is and to please enroll if... Continue Reading
Could I ask a favor, KSS, please
January 09, 2014
I understand that I am new at shopping full time and have expanded my msc from 5 to 42 however I do not know every company out there. Since I do not know every company out there, I do not know how each company pays. Also since I am traveling,... Continue Reading
Kern and Their Incompetent Employees (Rant)
December 11, 2013
It has been a while since I have ranted, so here goes... You send an urgent email about a project at a drug store. Purchase the product, try the product, do a questionnaire and get paid $10 plus reimbursement within a week. The shops must be completed December 12th. So, I... Continue Reading
Kern Scheduling
November 21, 2013
Has anyone had issues with this scheduling company promising a certain amount, but the job pays less when the check comes? I completed one last month in a time crunch. They were right on the ball when it came to getting it scheduled, but have consistently ignored e-mails about the... Continue Reading
KSS International
October 04, 2013
Has anyone dealt with Kern Scheduling? They schedule for other companies, but people in my area of Tampa Bay never get notified of anything and the shops are never scheduled. Very frustrating, and of course, no one is ever available by phone.... Continue Reading
Kern Scheduling
August 06, 2013
Anyone had problems with Kern not paying correctly? I did a quick shop, with bonus, and never got the bonus. It's be 3 months now and they won't even respond except to tell me that I have to contact Kineses for payment, not them. Sounds a bit... Continue Reading
KSSScheduling
July 12, 2013
This is not my first complaint, however, it will be my last. I am doing work in a mall in my town today, and they had a job with a cell provider, so I apply...last day to do it today. I check and it is still pending, I applied... Continue Reading
KSS International
April 30, 2013
Yesterday I applied for a bank job on their job board. This morning I checked and the application is gone but the job is still on the board. I applied again. Again the application was removed but the job is still on the board. Normally I would apply on the... Continue Reading
KSS Cell Phone Shops
April 20, 2013
KSS had posted on their Facebook page about some cell phone shops that were going to be posted in March. Then they said they were pushed out until April 1st. I still haven't seen anything. Has anyone else seen them? I actually need a cell phone to use while my... Continue Reading
Is Kerns a waste of time?
February 26, 2013
My streak continues with this company. Don't think I've had a single shop from them in the 3+ years I've been a shopper. Today was a typical example, An e-mail from Kerns saying "please help" phone shops due on Saturday. They were representing a msc that I had never heard... Continue Reading
KSS International
December 26, 2012
I applied for a shop through KSS and I was informed that my account has been deactivated. There was a note saying to contact the following: admin@kernscheduling.com I've sent several emails since last night and no one has gotten back to me. I don't know what I did... Continue Reading
Has anyone done the college admissions shops for KSS Int'l?
October 27, 2012
How much of the paperwork are you required to complete at the appointment -- any, or can you just say you'll take it home? What is the duration of a typical appointment? How much financial information is asked and/or required -- and any credit checks done? Are... Continue Reading
Kern Scheduling emails threats to shoppers
October 17, 2012
I just had a flurry of emails with a scheduler at Kern Scheduling. He sent me an email on the day of a shop I was doing, threatening to issue a flake citation if I did not complete the assignment I had requested. At first, I did not think about... Continue Reading
KSS wanting refund? Anyone else get this?
August 03, 2012
Dear Shopper, On Monday, July 30th, you received a payment for (sic) shops. The message said that the payment was for shops completed in June, 2012. This was a mistake. The shop you were paid for had been completed in May 2012 and had already been paid at the end... Continue Reading
Kern Scheduling, are you kidding?
May 06, 2012
E-mail subject line reads: "$15 Photo Shop. NO REPORT; NO KIDDING Ottuma, IA" ....only ..... this is Texas..... did they send to everybody in the whole USA? Maybe some of us would like to fly there to do the shop?... Continue Reading
KSS
April 18, 2012
Does anyone know how to contact a scheduler? I have applied for several gas jobs a while ago and they are still on the job board. I have a rating of 10 and cannot figure out why I am not awarded these jobs. I have not done... Continue Reading
Strange email form a Kern Scheduler
January 26, 2012
Did anyone get this, if so can you please tell me what in the ham and cheese is dude talking about. I think I get it but want other feeback. Unfortunately, after an 8 year partnership with **** ******* at ****, she has chosen to take her business... Continue Reading
KSS International:
January 21, 2012
They have had these same two resturaunt(casual nearly fast food) shops up/available for 2 months. The pay is strict flat fee with no reimbursement that isn't largest enough to make it worth it for me. I keep getting emails(the kind sent out to every registered shopper in the area) practically... Continue Reading
Kern Scheduling? ---Service Sleuth
December 16, 2011
I have been emailing this company constantly for months. They are the company that organizes the shops for another company Service Sleuths. I was to do a movie theater shop( I have done like 8 others for them). I emailed a week before and then 2 more times before the... Continue Reading
KSS/Kern
October 01, 2011
hmmm, with a requirement like this, they must be scraping the bottom of the barrel: "You must meet the following qualifications to apply for this shop: * Your Shopper Rating must be at least 1"... Continue Reading
Kern Scheduling
March 15, 2011
I have a bit of heartburn with this group. They took over the scheduling of a client I have been doing for a certain MSC. OK. I applied for 4 shops. Did not hear anything for 2 weeks until I received an email that a shop was due that day. I complained... Continue Reading
Operations Analysis ( Scheduled through KSS)- BEWARE- Payment Issues
November 23, 2010
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kernscheduling...HELP
October 21, 2010
Does anyone know or are working with this company, and do you have to be certified before you can get on their job board??? I have put in all my imformation but I cannot get into the shoppers page, and cannot find a phone # to call to get any... Continue Reading
Anyone Know Kern Scheduling?
September 30, 2010
I've done 15 jobs for them and now they are telling me they are giving me jobs only as a last resort because of 2 jobs I didn't do. But I did still 15 out of 17 and I gave good support for canceling! The attitude seems a little like certified... Continue Reading
KSS International
March 07, 2010
I had done two shops last week and had been in the process of doing another shop and have another one due tomorrow and they all disappeared of of my assigned job board. I only lost $20 in gas costs for the shops, but I am wondering what happened.... Continue Reading
BH and KSS
August 21, 2009
has anyone noticed a decided difference in BH since Kern has taken over their scheduling?... Continue Reading
Curious about Kern Scheduling
June 11, 2009
Can someone please help me understand the deal with Kern Scheduling? I accepted several assignments days in advance which naturally prevents me from accepting other shops in that time slot. These assignments would then stay in "Pending" right up to the due date then an email is sent out saying the... Continue Reading
kssaicha
January 31, 2009
$12 to $18 PAY EASY BANK SHOPS NEAR YOU? This topic of yours is not true and misleading. You only show locations in CT and NY. Request you edit your topic to reflect this...... Continue Reading
Kern Scheduling
January 09, 2009
I recently came across the Kern Scheduling "Mystery Shopping" official website and signed up with them. I'm glad to see that they have been sending me several e-mails a day regarding different shops available in my area, however offered by various companies. Therefore, I assume Kern is just... Continue Reading
Most Recent mentions of Kern Scheduling
Thank you for the suggestion @KSSPete![/quote] Glad to hear it worked out! (Source). April 14, 2024
Thank you for the suggestion @KSSPete! (Source). April 13, 2024
[quote=KSSPete] Lorri kept a few clients that I still schedule for her under the KSS name, but Acculocity did take over for most of the KSS clients. (Source). March 13, 2024
Lorri kept a few clients that I still schedule for her under the KSS name, but Acculocity did take over for most of the KSS clients. (Source). March 12, 2024
Kern was a much easier name to remember. (Source). March 11, 2024
Yes, Acculocity schedules for all of the MSCs that Kern scheduled for. (Source). March 11, 2024
KSS is a scheduling company (and a very good one at that), and not a MSC. (Source). March 01, 2024
Proof of visit is needed via a photo of your receipt. Shopper payment is $10 plus a $42 reimbursement. Scheduling contact: Jeff@Acculocity.com You may login here at the KSS website as well. (Source). February 07, 2024
A phone call to the location is required as well. Shopper payment is $15 plus up to $45 in reimbursement. Scheduling contact: Jeff@Acculocity.com You may login here at the KSS website as well. (Source). February 07, 2024
You cannot complete this shop if you have been to the location before. Shop payment is $15 plus up to $120 for reimbursement. Scheduling contact: Jeff@Acculocity.com You may login here at the KSS website as well. (Source). February 07, 2024