Save-A-Lot Audit continued

The MSC called me one day to ask me to do the SAL audit. After we talked a bit, I asked for a $20 bonus, and they agreed. We talked for a long time about the details, after which I bowed out. It sounded like way more time than the caller had stated. More time in the store and more time at home on the report. If I hadn't asked so many questions, I would have no doubt canceled the shop when I saw the instructions. Commitment or not, if online notices (or even employees on the phone) aren't transparent about the actual work and time involved, it's not unfair to cancel IMO.

That said, there's a lot to be said for repetition. If a complicated or many-step shop works for you, and you don't have to relearn how to do it, that surely reduces your time.

Does anyone know why this topic -- or any topic -- is closed?
"This topic is old and has been closed to new replies. To continue the discussion, create a new thread."

I think I've seen older topics not closed, so I don't get it. TIA.

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These shops take over an hour, depending on the store's condition. I have done quite a few but would not do for less than $30.
I have some experience in retail auditing. This may or may not be relevant to a Sav-aLot audit. What, exactly, is a Sav-a-Lot audit? What are the requirements? Is this a revealed audit, or is it covert? Why does the condition of the store affect the amount of time that is needed for the audit? What must we do before, during, and after a Sav-a-Lot audit? TIA. smiling smiley

When people get used to preferential treatment, equal treatment seems like discrimination. - Thomas Sowell
@amyann2 wrote:

And while we're at it ... what is a Sav-a-Lot? (what kind of business, I mean) :-)
Grocery store
It is a grocery store that is usually located in low income areas. It starts out as s mystery shop. You make a $1 purchase and evaluate the cashier and that area. Then you go to your car and get the Letter of Authorization as well as the extensive audit form. You ask for the manager and show them the LOA.

Each area of the store has similar things to look for. Examples include # of expired items, cleanliness of shelves/coolers, # of out of stock items... Any issues require photos.

If a store has a lot of expired items and items out of stock, the audit will take longer as will the report.
I take a cart with me to put my clip board in the front section and any expired items in the back. At the end, you talk to the manager and give them the cart.

The audit form is lengthy so I created my own abbreviated chart that I laminated. I use a dry erase marker on the chart. I summarize any trouble areas when I return to the car so that reporting is quicker.

The directions also state to label each photo. I only did that once and almost cried! Way too much work for $10!!! Someone on this board told me that she never labels them and never had any problems. I agree!

These will usually get bonused so I always wait until they reach $30. I have agreed to do three in one day for $50 each. Don’t do for $10!
These are no longer shopped from my understanding. Ended in October and moved in-house.
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