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Hi, I am just now returning to mystery shopping, it is a great hobby, I love it

I keep getting asked to do jobs that cost a lot of money out of my pocket. I will not mind that once I have a little cash flow. I have not worked since November and I was wondering if you could maybe direct me in the right direction of companies that pay for you to shop first(If possible) so I can get going doing this. It really sounds like fun. Thanks in advanced if you can help me!!!!

You need to sign up for more companies. I don't bother with the sunglasses shops either. Where are you located?

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Karen, legitimate companies do not pay you in advance. There are scams out there that would make one think that they do. The reality is that on average it takes a company 4-6 weeks to pay and reimburse you after your report is submitted. A few companies pay in 2 weeks or so, some pay in 90 days and some, in this economy, are taking many months to pay stuff that was supposed to be paid in 30-60 days.

It is hard for companies to find people to take the jobs that cost a lot of money . . . for lots of reasons including the obvious. With some of these jobs you can put a purchase on your credit card and return it within a few days for full credit (though obviously you can't do that with restaurant, fast food or gas shops). Just make sure you have made a copy of the receipt for your shopping records before you return an item as they may mark up your receipt.

Thank you so much for all your help. I have been offered a couple of apartment shops and I'm excted about that and there is no upfront costs. Then when I have some reserve I will be able to venture out to spending $75 to $300 for a pair of sunglasses. I have not done a shop yet but looks like next week will be my first trip out. I'll Have to report when I am done.

Thanks again!!!!

(mrcomputer101) I am located in Birmingham, Alabama. I waqs born and raised in Atlanta and really won't mind doing shops there time to time because I can go, stay over night and visit with family and friends. The jobs would have to pay more then $10 dollars to be worth it but once I get the hang of this it will all fall into place!!!!

Again Thanks to all of you that have given out same really good advice!!!!! It means a lot to know you are out in the Virtual World if I need help.

Ah, but keep in mind that when it is time to visit family and friends, if you set up a bunch of shops in Atlanta it will make the mileage tax deductible. IRS will allow 50.5 cents per mile for 2009 so even a bunch of $10 shops could help subsidize a trip to 'break even' on the mileage.

Maritz and GFK are just 2 of many with shops open in the Birmingham area...

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I just expanded my search radius and found Corporate Research has about 30 open shops in your immediate area.

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