Lori Hsu is not the owner. I believe you mean Lorrie Kern.

cjohio93 Wrote:
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> Lori Hsu is not the owner. I believe you mean
> Lorrie Kern.


They are the same person. Her maiden name is Kern, her married name is HSu. She is married to Jack Hsu of the Sassie SW provider.

And today, the notice came again, this time from a different scheduler at Kern. This time, self assign. I was on the computer 5 minutes after the notice arrived, and nabbed both in my area for stocking stuffers. The bad thing is that the new MSP requires more commentary for the same money Maritiz paid. But I needed the stocking stuffers, so....My family loves the chocolates at this store.

Athens Wrote:
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> And today, the notice came again, this time from a
> different scheduler at Kern. This time, self
> assign. I was on the computer 5 minutes after the
> notice arrived, and nabbed both in my area for
> stocking stuffers. The bad thing is that the new
> MSP requires more commentary for the same money
> Maritiz paid. But I needed the stocking stuffers,
> so....My family loves the chocolates at this
> store.


Yes, I got that, too. I thought about taking one, but then I put myself in check! With the transportation cost (I don't have to be in that area this week for anything else), I'd hardly make anything -- and I don't NEED chocolate!

Sometimes I forget, and mystery shops like this are akin to sales. You're tempted to buy something because it seems like a good bargain, but if it's nothing you really wanted or needed in the first place, it's not really a bargain! ;-)

nicelytwicely Wrote:
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> Sometimes I forget, and mystery shops like this
> are akin to sales. You're tempted to buy
> something because it seems like a good bargain,
> but if it's nothing you really wanted or needed in
> the first place, it's not really a bargain! ;-)

I applied for one just to see what it was like and also build some shopping history with this company (been signed up but never had anything in my area), just in case I want to do something in the future. I had to wait to be assigned because I am not Silver Certified. Having said that, your statement is so true. These are now $1 less than what Maritz used to pay and they require a pretty extensive narrative. I don't think I will be rushing to take these in the future.

shop-a-holic Wrote:
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> nicelytwicely Wrote:
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> > Sometimes I forget, and mystery shops like this
> > are akin to sales. You're tempted to buy
> > something because it seems like a good bargain,
> > but if it's nothing you really wanted or needed
> in
> > the first place, it's not really a bargain! ;-)
>
> I applied for one just to see what it was like and
> also build some shopping history with this company
> (been signed up but never had anything in my
> area), just in case I want to do something in the
> future. I had to wait to be assigned because I am
> not Silver Certified. Having said that, your
> statement is so true. These are now $1 less than
> what Maritz used to pay and they require a pretty
> extensive narrative. I don't think I will be
> rushing to take these in the future.


And that is a very good reason! I've done shops to get a footing as well, and actually haven't done anything yet for the company in question. If/when this comes up again and it's more convenient for me, I might take the plunge as well.

On the other hand, there was a children's clothing shop I wanted (different company). At the time it was first offered, I needed to buy a baby gift. Applied for the shop, which was reimbursement only, and didn't get it. It came up again recently and I was tempted to apply again, even though I currently have no need for a baby gift. Instead of jumping on the "bargain", I took pause, went to the store's website and saw that there is NO way the reimbursement would cover anything worthwhile, it would really just serve to defray the cost of something -- something I did/do NOT need. I was thankful for that moment of sanity! This one would definitely NOT have been a bargain!

I guess that Norfolk, VA is not good enough for good chocolates.
THEY CLOSED THE DAMN STORE !

If all residents of Norfolk were as passionate about the chocolate, maybe the store would not have closed?

I consistently pass up the naked lady shop in my area because it is in the middle of a very popular mall that requires underground parking, elevators or stairs, lots of walking, and many well-to-do, aloof snowbirds.

My mall is great, just two floors and an aray of new shops called the "The Patios" it's all outdoors, we are now hosting Sephora, Bare Essentials, Chico's, Brighton ....more shops for me!!

Irene LA: so glad you are from the same area as I am. Yes the Patios are fun and exciting especially around *Sale* time. I love it however, have not seen shops for them at all. But I love Coldwater....I buy online and can return so close to home.

Do you shop up here, thought you lived in San Gabriel Valley, quite a distance from me. These stores are not yet shopped as they just opened....but soon I hope. pm me and let me know what shops you do up here...I'm curious and thinking I'd better keep my mouth shut...lol.

Thanks Athens. I have met Jack, but didn't realize that was his last name.