That's the one!@sassymmmm wrote:
Just curious. Simon Property Audit? I did that one once. Swore I wouldn't do it again for $100 for all the reasons you listed and more.
That must be a different one as this one requires photos of every bathroom for one thing. That along required more than 3 photos. I can't remember all the requirements but some that come to mind are photos of the loading dock, courtyards, security worker, etc, etc.@Mum wrote:
I did one in August. Not sure if it's the same one you are talking about. It was just 3 photos and a short form. It was $8 or $10 but I had other good shops at the mall. So, it was worth it. Yes, I wouldn't do that shop again unless I have other shops at the mall.
No, there is no gift card purchase with this shop. This one states that you will take bathroom photos and non compliant area. The problem is that you have to go everything to check for compliance. I have done another shop that only required asking about a coupon booklet at the guest service desk. That was super easy and paid the same, about $10. I just wanted to warn people as I wished I had been warned.@Threemom wrote:
Is this the one that was advertised as being a gift card purchase? I was willing to do that one until the guidelines revealed several more requirements. Why couldn't they just explain the scope of the project up front?
I thought it was against the law. But apparently not around here. I think if I saw someone taking pictures in a bathroom I was in I would at least call mall security about it. The idea is creepy IMHO.@LGRM wrote:
Don't some states have laws against taking photos in a public restroom? Expectation of privacy, etc. comes to mind. I know the schools in my state have a no-tolerance policy on this.
Very true as well. To say it's not worth it is a huge understatement.@CANADAMOMMY wrote:
You all are commenting on the distance inside the mall. Also count in your time involved is driving around looking for a parking place in a mall in December. No thanks!
@marg704 wrote:
The gift card one is a little deceptive. It's posted as purchasing a gift card and you get to keep it, but there is no reimbursement for that gift card. So, you are out of pocket unless you actually need to buy a gift card.
I'm pretty sure I saw this shop and I almost took it as I had shops at a Simon Mall I was doing but somehow $8 just seemed so.....disrespectful I believe would be the word. I'm glad I did not take this shop! I'm worth more than $8 and thankfully have the right to sell my mystery shopping services to MSC's who pay better.@AnneAshley wrote:
This shop is way more work than they portray! When I accepted this shop last time it was posted, they paid $10 and I asked for $20. Now it is only $8!! Just taking notes on all the places you have to photograph takes almost an hour! The shop itself took almost 2 hours! Then inputting all the photos with explanations. Plus fighting the holiday crowds! Major ten foot pole!!!
@LGRM wrote:
Don't some states have laws against taking photos in a public restroom? Expectation of privacy, etc. comes to mind. I know the schools in my state have a no-tolerance policy on this.
I have taken photos for a different MSC in a public bathroom of a swap meet - but the photos were of the conditions of the toilet in the men's room and with the stall door closed. Under any other conditions I would not take such a photo myself......@Shop-et-al wrote:
@LGRM wrote:
Don't some states have laws against taking photos in a public restroom? Expectation of privacy, etc. comes to mind. I know the schools in my state have a no-tolerance policy on this.
Good question. We need a legal definition and a definitive answer.