There is not a way to be certain if any company has shops in your area - unless you see a specific ad. However, most of the "15 Most Discussed" serve very large clients who have locations nationwide.
Beyond that, it's okay to sign up for companies that don't CURRENTLY have work in your area. MSC's get new clients all the time, so, just because one MSC does not have something in your area this week, doesn't mean it won't next week. Most shoppers who want to keep themselves busy are with over 100 companies, but only actively work with a small handful - based on the types of shops offered, what's available nearby, etc. It's also common for shoppers to try to offset some of their vacation expenses by picking up a few shops on their vacations, so it can be a real plus to know what might be available elsewhere. Better: You might not think you want to travel 150 miles for a shop... Would that change for a $300 payday? How about $500? Especially when looking at really remote areas, sometimes companies get desperate to have shops filled and will pay a premium to get a shopper to make a long road trip.
@mustangsmilie wrote:
Thank you! Is there any way to know if these companies service my area BEFORE I sign up? I have already signed up with countless companies, only to find out they have zero mystery shops within 100 (or more) miles of me.
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