They’re ’Not Worthy’ (Wayne’s World Pun)
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Disclaimer: This is not a direct response to OP, but rather a general observation. No harm intended.
I honestly don't think a lot of people are meant to be mystery shoppers. Sometimes, when I read how some experienced and long-time shoppers overreact to setbacks or the kinds of questions being asked, I can't help but wonder how successful or suited some shoppers are.
After reading some more, I was not aware before that some shoppers rely heavily on this as income and to support themselves. There are some members that I am fond of reading and are very savvy. But for whatever reason, they are in an undesirable situation or circumstance.
I remember reading somewhere here or somewhere else what a full-time shopper was making annually, even in a low-cost-of-living area. I felt bad for that shopper, knowing that I made significantly more than that straight out of college many years ago.
Maybe it was here or Reddit, but I read about people who get others started in mystery shopping. After a while, you just know that some aren't fit for it or have unreal expectations.
Also, I think some are instead wired for gig-type work like merchandising, audits, and reveals.
I am lucky to have found that sweet spot of deriving value from the shops that I choose. More and more, I have thought of mystery shopping as a nice break and a reason to get out
No offense taken, my friend.
I will, however, share that I consistently receive -and have for many years- positive feedback after submitting reports for the assignments I do choose to complete. That does not support your hypothesis that I may not be ‘’successful’ at Mystery Shopping or ‘suited’ for Mystery Shopping Assignments. I’m confident that I, along with I would expect quite a lot of other workers, can and do perform at or above expectations.
I also believe I do not have ‘unreal’ (unreasonable) expectations when it comes to the issue of reimbursement/ compensation. When considering whether to accept an assignment, I consider things such as travel expenses, my time, my work, etc. and weigh them against compensation such as reimbursement, payment and any service/experience/product gained from completing the assignment. Afterwards, that seems to be leaving fewer and fewer opportunities that are worth it (to me). But based on some of the posts I’ve read recently relating to this issue, I feel like I’m in pretty good company.
Fun, Money Savings, Money Making -DustyzDealz Dot Com
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/07/2025 02:32AM by DT.
DT, I don't give a @#$%&
Disclaimer: My post was not in direct response to OP.
Please forgive my confusion, but for someone who says they “don’t give a @#$%&”, you gave a @#$%& to read my original post, you gave a @#$%& to reply with a lengthy response, you gave a @#$%& to read my lengthy response to your lengthy response and then you gave another @#$%& to immediately respond again.
Fun, Money Savings, Money Making -DustyzDealz Dot Com
Disclaimer: This is not a direct response to OP, but rather a general observation. No harm intended.
I honestly don't think a lot of people are meant to be mystery shoppers. Sometimes, when I read how some experienced and long-time shoppers overreact to setbacks or the kinds of questions being asked, I can't help but wonder how successful or suited some shoppers are.
After reading some more, I was not aware before that some shoppers rely heavily on this as income and to support themselves. There are some members that I am fond of reading and are very savvy. But for whatever reason, they are in an undesirable situation or circumstance.
I remember reading somewhere here or somewhere else what a full-time shopper was making annually, even in a low-cost-of-living area. I felt bad for that shopper, knowing that I made significantly more than that straight out of college many years ago.
Maybe it was here or Reddit, but I read about people who get others started in mystery shopping. After a while, you just know that some aren't fit for it or have unreal expectations.
Also, I think some are instead wired for gig-type work like merchandising, audits, and reveals.
I am lucky to have found that sweet spot of deriving value from the shops that I choose. More and more, I have thought of mystery shopping as a nice break and a reason to get out
What you are seeing (or reading, actually) is a cross-section of life experiences from a small slice of activity called mystery shopping. You'll find a variety of people here with different backgrounds just like in other spaces (well, I can safely assume you can omit CEO's, President's, the homeless and prisoners).
I view it as another form of coupon clipping, gift card hacking, or travel miles. I'd never consider it to be an earned income.
I believe you have a realistic, general observation.
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