If you have the option to choose a specialty store, I would suggest you start there. With fewer aisles where you'll find many items located within a relatively small area, the store's layout and product lines will become more familiar making subsequent visits much easier. A good example are the milk line variations, i.e. whole, 2%, 1%, and non-fat in gallon and quart sizes for commercial and store brands. The app makes it easy to input and upload data, and there are no long reports to write when you get home.
While it may seem counterintuitive to go during busier days such as Fridays and Saturdays, you will blend in better as a shopper, and there is generally more help on the floor if you need assistance. Be careful not to ask for help too often as you may be spotted as a price shopper. On the downside, specialty stores will likely not carry all of the items you are charged to locate either because the store has discontinued the item, it's a new item that has not arrived at the store, it's the right product but a different size, or it never carried the item.
While not my favorite by a long shot, if you have a lot more time and patience then a big box store can offer a cardio workout as dry goods are always being moved around. Even in stationary departments like frozen, meat, and dairy, the product line seems to change frequently. In short, even repeat assignments in a big box store can be frustrating.
Regardless of whether you are at a specialty or big box store, be sure to ask your scheduler whether any variations are permitted as to flavor and size, or if you are only paid on items that are an exact match. If you're still standing after all this, then know that your scheduler likely will reach out to you to offer repeat and new store assignments putting you in a good position to request a "travel" bonus. Keep in mind that you can expand your business as there is generally more than one mystery shopping company which offers these recurring price check assignments.
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