However not all MSCs are created equal in this regard. Some MSCs allow you to self assign almost immediatley, others you need to prove yourself with them first, still others will not allow you ever to self assign. However, if you have the option, and the shop lists all the correct amounts for Shopper Pay, Reinbursement and or Bonus, then as myst4au says go ahead and self assign if the option is available! If you do not, another Shopper can Grab it out from under you.
Of course you may have to apply and wait. We have all been in that situation, waiting to hear if we have been assigned that nicely bonused shop we are dying to do!
Lady Marius
Canadian Mystery Shopper