First and formost, I am sorry to see a fellow male shopper who is forced to sleep on the couch every night. That would be the only reason I can think of for the way you seem to belittle our female shoppers. If you think so little of how some shop, perhaps its time for a career change for you. Consider your future in cosmotology or perhaps hair care. Something that is better suited to your lifestyle and temperment.
Next. Thank you for saving me some money. I had considered going to Vegas for the convention. However, the thought of running into someone with your attitude has changed my mind.
I have enjoyed most of the $5 shops I have done in the past. Everyone has to start somewhere. I agree the pay is too low. They are an excellent source of training to be a Mystery Shopper. Doing these lead to bigger and better things. You gain a reputation with MSC's. You start getting calls for bonused/last minute shops.
If you are so worried about low end shops hurting the job market, maybe you should concentrate on the illegal alien problem.
Shopping expenses is a concern that everyone shares. Increased wear and tear on a vehicle needs to be factored in. Along with printer ink and paper. My ink carts are refilled by Walgreens. last longer that the origionals. Paper I have a ton of from previous OM promotions. And even a newbie learns to print only the first page or just save the PDF to their desktop.
I and many here, do not have the time to watch Oprah. Perhaps you would be good enough to lets us know what we are missing...
Shopping Bama and parts of Georgia.
I'm still learning 24/7.