MrsFrank Wrote:
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> My $0.02 ... I would recommend certification as it
> proves that you are a serious shopper, IF you are
> serious about shopping.
>
> I have Silver Cert and that is good for most
> things, like being able to self-assign.
>
> Mostly, Certification is about your credibility.
Actually, you do not have to be silver certified to self assign. I am silver certified but one of my family members who is NOT certified also mystery shops. He sees exactly the same shops I do and he is able to self assign all the same shops I am able to self assign. I don't necessarily think becoming silver certified is a bad thing - it only costs $15 (unless inflation has raised the price within the last 4 years) but I haven't found it particularly good for most things....actually I haven't seen any value in it.