Thanks for all your replies. I didn't mean to abandon my thread, but had a super busy day at the FTJ.
@JASFLALMT, pretty big store, a little smaller than your average Dick's Sporting Goods, but all Hockey stuff. 11 locations here in Michigan, and a few others in nearby Midwest states. Also, your right in line with my thinking on the shop payment. $35-40 range for sure, minimum.
@COMystery, I've done that shop. You're right. 20 minutes does not sound like a long time until the interaction is over in five minutes and I'm wondering around a really small store comparing car wax for 15 minutes. One and done on that one.
@spicy1, yes the pay is ridiculously low for the amount of time involved. And the MSC is one that usually has decent shops and one of the favorites of the board. Makes me wonder how much of the shop was dictated by the client.
@sassymmmm, I agree. I can't remember ever staying inside any store for an hour. Shop or not.
@bgriffin, good conspiracy theory. Wouldn't surprise me. How to respond to a lost looking loiterer.
@DareWright, best idea on how to handle that shop, but that strategy might really get you arrested! LOL!
Thanks again everyone else.
FYI if you're interested, someone picked up the shop in Saginaw. The other 10 Michigan shops are still on the board. I hope that Saginaw shopper is a forum member and will chime in later.
proudly shopping in the D.