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February 10, 2016 08:38PM
Do any of you use pen cameras? I was sent one that is the newest to review and oh my it is insane. It has already come in useful for pizza shops. Crazy HD video and audio is pretty good but is better when you know what to wear.
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February 10, 2016 08:41PM
Since I've already spent the money on cameras for video shopping, I just use them for almost everything.

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February 10, 2016 08:51PM
@LisaSTL wrote:

Since I've already spent the money on cameras for video shopping, I just use them for almost everything.
Lisa, I do hope (or not winking smiley) that you mean almost all mystery shopping...

Pardon me while I go pull my mind out of the gutter
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February 10, 2016 09:02PM
Maybe I do, maybe I don'twinking smiley

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
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February 10, 2016 11:45PM
I don't believe that you can video or tape in Massachusetts.
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February 11, 2016 02:46AM
You can video in all states. As for audio recording, that is a state matter. BUT, even where 2 party consent is required for audio recording, it can be done legally by the employer getting prior, written, consent from the employees. That is routine. Please go to the New Mystery Shoppers area and read the topic on Audio and Video recording. you will find links there to state laws.

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel

Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
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February 11, 2016 04:56AM
That depends on who you are shopping. Some locations have it in their employment agreement that they may be video taped for training and quality purposes. Not a lot but I have done two video shops in Mass...
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February 11, 2016 03:10PM
Video is legal but it is AUDIO that requires employee consent! Once again, please see the legal links in the thread about recorded shops in the New Mystery Shoppers area.

If you are not an experienced video shopper, own your own equipment AND registered with the few MSCs that specialize in video, you won't see 99% the job announcements. That does not mean that there are none!

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel

Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
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