Since I'm only looking for the opinion of my fellow shoppers and not trying to blast any company at this time, I'm going to try to present my scenario as vaguely and generically as possible. Here goes:
I was awarded a shop in which I was to choose between several available scenarios, as follows:
Customer type #1 can choose:
Scenario #1 (must be creditworthy)
Scenario #2
Scenario #3
Customer type #2 can choose:
Scenario #1
Scenario #2
Scenario #3
I did not meet the requirements needed to be a Customer type #2 at all. I knew going in that I would not qualify for Scenario #1 as a Customer type #1. So, I picked scenario #2, and was prepared to go forward with #3 if something went haywire with #2. The guidelines did not mention that the shopper needed to meet any special requirements, i.e.: have good credit; new customer, etc. The guidelines stated we should call about hours, but no mention was made to inquire about services offered by a certain location.
So, I get to said location, and the products and/or services included in Scenarios #2 and #3 are not offered at that location. Since the guidelines stated that a purchase (not just an attempt) must be made for Scenario #1, and since I knew I wouldn't qualify, I made no attempt.
These shops were performed at several different types of retailers and since no mention was made in the guidelines that some retailers may not carry some products, I assumed that all products would be available at all retailers. Was I wrong in making this assumption? And what I really want to know is: Should I be paid for the shop?