I posted this not long ago - it REALLY is not necessary to pay for lists of companies that mystery shop, or mystery shopping jobs. It does take time and a computer! Read this post, please feel free to check back with this forum - it's a wonderful resource.
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> There are hundreds of mystery shopping companies.
> We shoppers all have to narrow them down to
> mystery shopping companies that do business with
> clients in areas close to where we live. It's a
> time consuming process. A way that many shoppers
> have started is by going on the internet to a site
> that helps you find mystery shopping companies in
> your area. The site is JobSlinger.Com. Complete
> the information on its homepage to help get you
> started. After you complete the information,
> including your address or zip code, you will get a
> list of available jobs near you. Clicking on the
> job will give you details regarding which mystery
> shopping company is shopping which client.
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> Next, you have to sign-up with each mystery
> shopping company that interests you. You do that
> by going to their website, and completing the
> application. Be careful to check your spelling,
> punctuation and grammar on everything you enter.
> After doing this, most of the companies have job
> boards you use to search, and apply for shops that
> interest you. All of this is on the internet.
> You will provide your email address to the
> companies that you sign up with, and that is
> typically how they will get in touch with you.
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> For much more information on this, read the New
> Mystery Shoppers section. You'll find it on the
> homepage of this forum. There's a wealth of
> information and knowledge here that will help you.