Your most interesting shop
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I'm pretty low-volume when it comes to shops and the most interesting types of shops I've been involved in so far are the luxury watch shops. $10,000 watches are not something that I never imagined would be a part of my world in any way. I was shaking the first time I had to do it, and now I've done lots of them.
The most interesting shop I've seen listed (but didn't take) was a bar integrity audit at a strip club!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/18/2017 08:59PM by hotsauce1.
The most interesting shop I've seen listed (but didn't take) was a bar integrity audit at a strip club!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/18/2017 08:59PM by hotsauce1.
I shopped the IRS once. I had a flat on my way to the location the first time, and had to change the date to the next day. Got there, checked in, got my number and was sitting there waiting to be called, mulling over my scenario, when the fire alarm went off, and IRS told everybody to evacuate to parking lot through specified doors. Stood out there in the hot sun for an hour, at which time an official came out and told us that since it was only 1/2 hour until closing time, we should all leave and they would see us tomorrow. Reported it and got paid without having to actually do the shop!
My favorite shop of all time was at a truck stop right before Christmas. If the waitress did well I was to award her a $50 gift card that she could use anywhere. She did very well and I asked for the manager. I introduced myself to the waitress and the manager and explained how well she did and I presented her with the gift card. She burst out in tears and started hugging me. Then she told me, "Now I can give my baby a Christmas." I have to admit, I teared up too.
My favorite shop was at a shooting range, where I got to cross 'shooting a pistol' off my bucket list.
Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. Eleanor Roosevelt
I didn't know the IRS was shopped. How long ago was this?
@pordener wrote:
I shopped the IRS once. I had a flat on my way to the location the first time, and had to change the date to the next day. Got there, checked in, got my number and was sitting there waiting to be called, mulling over my scenario, when the fire alarm went off, and IRS told everybody to evacuate to parking lot through specified doors. Stood out there in the hot sun for an hour, at which time an official came out and told us that since it was only 1/2 hour until closing time, we should all leave and they would see us tomorrow. Reported it and got paid without having to actually do the shop!
Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. Eleanor Roosevelt
I've shopped a sex shop twice. Had to buy a vibrator. Seeing men in their office attire heading into the private booths during their lunch breaks made my skin crawl. Also, on the way out a passerby made a comment about me being in a sex shop.
I had to do a shop like this one a couple of years ago and I too was nervous about trying to place the smaller item inside the bag and get out with it during the purchase. Unfortunately, the cashier did not find the concealed item during the checkout...she didn't check all the pockets in the bag. I felt really bad for her when I returned the purchase 30 minutes later and had to show the manager what was in the larger bag I had purchased because I had visited with the cashier during the shop and she was very nice and I hated for it to happen to her.
@sbobgal wrote:
Driving that Porsche Cayenne.
I don't think I could manage that shop as the Porsche Cayenne has been on my WANT list since I first saw and fell in love with it LOL! Very cool shop for you!
I live there and hate those shops..different strokes.@mysterytrina wrote:
I loved doing the Six Flags shops. After you learn your way around the park to get to the different stands, it's a blast because you get to hang out for free afterwards.
Live consciously....
Mystery Shopping For The IRS.
I'd like to know when and where this shop was done. I know we're not supposed to name names, but I would think a government mystery shopping job would be handled by organizations not advertising where civilian shoppers could apply.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/19/2017 09:37PM by alparslan.
I'd like to know when and where this shop was done. I know we're not supposed to name names, but I would think a government mystery shopping job would be handled by organizations not advertising where civilian shoppers could apply.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/19/2017 09:37PM by alparslan.
Why?
Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
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"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
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Stealing on a shop? I think that this is going too far. The MS must pay very well and must have great attorneys. I see a law suit coming.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/20/2017 01:35AM by alparslan.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/20/2017 01:35AM by alparslan.
What does the IRS shop have to do with stealing?
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.
"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.
He/She must be talking about the handbag shops.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/20/2017 02:37AM by leaiso.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/20/2017 02:37AM by leaiso.
I asked a question about their comments on the IRS shop and that was the response. I thought it was about the purse shop, but was hoping to still get an answer about the other.
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.
"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.
Besides the fact that its the *client* that hires the MSC and knows full well what is happening in regards to those kinds of checks; I'm not sure you are going to get a straight answer.
I'm the one who did the purse shop. It was a little uncomfortable. But I also found it fun and not your 'normal' shop. It did pay well. I'd probably do it again if given the chance.
I think it would be fun too. As long as I had that letter from the CEO in my purse!
@taitsj wrote:
I'm the one who did the purse shop. It was a little uncomfortable. But I also found it fun and not your 'normal' shop. It did pay well. I'd probably do it again if given the chance.
Yes. Walk out of a store with an item that wasn't paid for that was secreted in a paid for handbag. That's shoplifting.
You do understand that the company has actually hired the MSC to hire someone to do this, don't you? Have you never heard of White Hats? Its essentially the same thing.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/20/2017 03:42AM by leaiso.
@alparslan wrote:
Yes. Walk out of a store with an item that wasn't paid for that was secreted in a paid for handbag. That's shoplifting.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/20/2017 03:42AM by leaiso.
Fortunately the employee found the item I was trying to "steal." Had she not found it, I was instructed to speak with a manager and explain the situation before leaving the store. I would not have left the store with an item I didn't pay for.
If it bothers you don't do them
I did one of the adult shops once and thought it was super fun. It was in a nice area though and definitely not one of those shops that has booths in the back, eww. I've actually kept an eye out for this kind of thing to show up again but no luck yet.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/21/2017 04:07PM by liz688.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/21/2017 04:07PM by liz688.
There was a shop where the store tried to get me to steal (or maybe sneak is a better word) paper products out of the store. I did not enjoy that one.
I'm supposed to do one this Saturday where I attempt to sneak a piece of paper into a GMAT test under a bracelet and actually use said paper if they don't catch it before I go in. That should be interesting!
@liz688 wrote:
I'm supposed to do one this Saturday where I attempt to sneak a piece of paper into a GMAT test under a bracelet and actually use said paper if they don't catch it before I go in. That should be interesting!
I'm not a fan of that scenario. The rest of the shop is fairly easy, but the report has long narratives. I don't like narratives.
I can't do shops that require me to try to trick someone into doing something they should not.
My most interesting shop was a corporate ice cream shop where the manager and employees were engaging in a full blown whipped cream fight in plain sight. That was an interesting one to explain. Clean uniforms? Definitely not...
The most interesting shop I ever did was the first one that I did and it involved going to the bus station and buying a bus ticket for the next bus going to the next down and then packing a "bag" that only had a pillow in it and a pair of jeans to justify the weight. They tagged the luggage and then hand it back to you as you wait for the bus but at that point I just left the bus station, did my online report and mailed them the bus ticket and I was reimbursed.
The shop that made me so upset is that they so often want you to identify the person that waited on you with vague information like height, weight (subjective) hair color, (they all look the same) but when I said he had a tattoo they came unglued and said I should not mention that. I don't know why. I don't know of a better way to identify the person. And why would that be bad if that person choose that tattoo. what better proof would there have been.
The shop that made me so upset is that they so often want you to identify the person that waited on you with vague information like height, weight (subjective) hair color, (they all look the same) but when I said he had a tattoo they came unglued and said I should not mention that. I don't know why. I don't know of a better way to identify the person. And why would that be bad if that person choose that tattoo. what better proof would there have been.
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