Hi.

Is there a website that has a fairly comprehensive list of the LEGITIMATE MSCs that are not members of the MSPA?

Thank you.

I don't know of such a list. Perhaps we should compile one here.

Why do they need to be non-MSPA members? That does not make any sense to me. But it does leave more work for the rest of us.

I think this is a reply to the multiple times members here talk about the plethora of great and legitimate MSCs that are not MSPA members. Honestly, I can't ever remember checking to see if a company is or not so I have no clue. I'm sure there are some though.

I certainly didn't take it to mean they only wanted to work for non-member companies. Many new shoppers use membership to determine the legitimacy of a company. Having a list of good companies who are not members would simply be a useful tool.

I totally agree. I would love a list. Honestly because they would probably be smaller, easier to get along with, and better paying companies.

Are not reputable, dependable companies identified and discussed here, regardless of MSPA affiliation? I think most new shoppers are unaware of the MSPA. Have no idea how non and par would be differentiated.

@LisaSTL wrote:

I certainly didn't take it to mean they only wanted to work for non-member companies. Many new shoppers use membership to determine the legitimacy of a company. Having a list of good companies who are not members would simply be a useful tool.

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@bgriffin wrote:

I totally agree. I would love a list. Honestly because they would probably be smaller, easier to get along with, and better paying companies.

_______________________________

I'm so sorry.

I should have stated my reasons for trying to find such a list.

However, both LisaSTL and bgriffin have great intuition and understood my unwritten intentions perfectly.

I am a "newbie" and I have only been on this board since February 2015.

I am so very thankful that I found Jacob Jans and this great Mystery Shopping Forum, with the most helpful and wonderful folks in the world!

Based on the recommendations on this board, I have so far registered with a little over 40 companies.

I have carefully tested the waters.

So far, I have only done 31 shops.

I have not had any shops rejected - YET ("knock on wood".

I haven't got burned - YET ("double knock on wood"!

Without the Mystery Shopping Forum, I am sure that I would have fallen prey for numerous scams and would have been burned several times by now.

That would most probably have caused me to throw in the MS towel.

The Mystery Shopping Forum Official List of Mystery Shopping Companies is absolutely fabulous.

[www.mysteryshopforum.com]

That wonderful list is alphabetic and has approximately 256 active companies on it.

Yes. I counted them all.

Last February, the Mystery Shopping Forum led me to the Mystery Shopping Providers Association.

Unfortunately, the MSPA membership list is not alphabetic.

It is a database, and I do not know how to alphabetize it.

[www.mspa-global.org]

Also, I was having problems tonight in coaching the MSPA website to list more than just a handful of the "USA Entire" member companies.

I had no problem in getting their site to render the extensive list of "Europe" members.

I was going to compare and contrast the Mystery Shopping Forum list with the MSPA "USA Entire" list.

So far, I have not been able to accomplish that.

Instead of "trying to reinvent the wheel" I posted my original question.

"Is there a website that has a fairly comprehensive list of the LEGITIMATE MSCs that are not members of the MSPA?"

@bgriffin wrote:

I totally agree. I would love a list. Honestly because they would probably be smaller, easier to get along with, and better paying companies.

Many thanks again to bgriffin.

That was my ultimate goal, perfectly!

First, go to the MSPA-NA member companies list: [www.mspa-na.org]

That just covers North America

That list can be copied, pasted into an Excel doc and sorted by company name.

I see 157 companies listed, but some are entities like Wordsmith Pros (just noticed it at the bottom of the alphabetized list), which is just editorial...so it's not 100% MSCs.

@SteveSoCal wrote:

First, go to the MSPA-NA member companies list: [www.mspa-na.org]

That just covers North America

That list can be copied, pasted into an Excel doc and sorted by company name.

I see 157 companies listed, but some are entities like Wordsmith Pros (just noticed it at the bottom of the alphabetized list), which is just editorial...so it's not 100% MSCs.

Many thanks, SteveSoCal,

I guess that we were on the same wavelength at the same time.

I did finally find:

MSPA - NA Member Companies
[www.mspa-na.org]

I know that I had seen that list before.

I also came up with 157 MSCs on that list.

Unfortunately, that MSPA list is also non-alphabetized.

I do not have Excel - just a generic database that I have not taken the time to learn yet.

If there already is not an existing list for the LEGITIMATE MSCs that are not members of the MSPA, I guess this would make a good project for when I am snowed in this winter!!

I can print out both lists, cross off the MSCs that appear on both lists, and come up with a fairly accurate list of LEGITIMATE MSCs that are not members of the MSPA.

Please notE that I am not saying "problem free."

I am just saying "LEGITIMATE."

Many thanks for everybody's great help.

If I get that project done this winter, when I am snowed in, I will definitely post it on this forum for vetting.

You can use the online version of Excel for free. It's an important tool to have/know as a mystery shopper, and will make your job much easier to sort the list if you want to cross-reference companies/ There is no list like you described that I know of, since I can't think of a reason to list companies and then exclude them for being MSPA members.

Might be easier to go through the overall list of MSCs and put a marking by those that are MSPA members, so that you can easily sort by either component. That could be accomplished over coffee, as it's pretty long wait for snowfall....

Today we have learned that there are approximately 99 LEGITIMATE MSCs in North America that are not dues paying members of the MSPA.

256 MSCs: Mystery Shopping Forum Official List of Mystery Shopping Companies - North America
[www.mysteryshopforum.com]

157 MSCs: MSPA - North America
[www.mspa-na.org]

That should be quite a list.

Many thanks for everybody's great help.

Well...not really. Many from the MSPA list are not not present on the MSF list, and I found one (Mystery Guest) on the MSF that is definitely no longer active.

That leaves approximately 137 active MSCs from the MSF list that do not appear to be MSPA members, though the names don't always match so it's hard to be sure. I still have 1/4 cup of coffee left:

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AMA Enterprises(2 Discussions)
Amber Arch(3 Discussions)
Apartment Shoppe(2 Discussions)
Asset Protection Associates(16 Discussions)
At Random Communications(0 Discussions)
B Business Solutions Inc(8 Discussions)
Bild & Co(9 Discussions)
BLD Scheduling(4 Discussions)
Buckalew Hospitality(3 Discussions)
Business Observastions(6 Discussions)
Business Research Group(3 Discussions)
C3 Client Satisfaction(0 Discussions)
Caliber Interactions(19 Discussions)
Campus Consulting(2 Discussions)
Capstone Research(0 Discussions)
CastForce(10 Discussions)
CHC Solutions(6 Discussions)
Checker Patrol(3 Discussions)
Checkmate Inspections(2 Discussions)
Clear Evaluations Inc(4 Discussions)
Compliance Solutions Worldwide(12 Discussions)
Constance Anderson and Associates, Inc(1 Discussions)
Consumer At Site(1 Discussions)
Consumer Connection(14 Discussions)
Consumer Impressions(15 Discussions)
Consumer Perspectives(27 Discussions)
Consumer Research Group / CRG(6 Discussions)
Corporate Insiders(0 Discussions)
Count On Us(2 Discussions)
Creative Agency Services Team (Cast Retail Project)(3 Discussions)
Cross Financial Group(0 Discussions)
Devon Hill Associates(1 Discussions)
DJC Mystery Shopping(7 Discussions)
Eagle Eye Retail Intelligence(2 Discussions)
Edlund Data Services(2 Discussions)
Extra Eyes Nationwide, Inc(1 Discussions)
Eye Spy Critiquing & Consulting(1 Discussions)
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Frontline Focus International(8 Discussions)
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Helion Research(23 Discussions)
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Inside Evaluator Brands(11 Discussions)
Insight Market Research(0 Discussions)
Instant Reply(3 Discussions)
Insula Research(22 Discussions)
Intellaprice(3 Discussions)
International Service Check(22 Discussions)
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Leblanc & Associates(2 Discussions)
Legacy Group Market Research(3 Discussions)
Marketing Endeavors(5 Discussions)
Merchandising Consultants Associates(5 Discussions)
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Mystery Guest(11 Discussions)
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Nationwide Services Group(5 Discussions)
North Fork Research(3 Discussions)
nsite Market Research(17 Discussions)
Ocean Road Consulting(1 Discussions)
Oculus Training(1 Discussions)
Onion Insights(4 Discussions)
Palm Scheduling Services(10 Discussions)
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Phantom Shoppers(6 Discussions)
Private Eyes Online(8 Discussions)
Private Eyes Scheduling(2 Discussions)
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Provantage Corporate Analytics(4 Discussions)
QSI Specialists(1 Discussions)
Quality Assurance Consulting Inc(7 Discussions)
Quality Scheduling(1 Discussions)
Quality Service Control / QSC(0 Discussions)
Quality Shopper(0 Discussions)
Red Brick Scheduling(2 Discussions)
Reflections MS(4 Discussions)
Reflections MS(4 Discussions)
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Research Services Group (RSG)(54 Discussions)
Restaurant Cops(6 Discussions)
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Richey International(1 Discussions)
Ritter & Associates(39 Discussions)
Satisfaction Services(27 Discussions)
Service Check(48 Discussions)
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Service Impressions(11 Discussions)
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Service Savvy(3 Discussions)
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Spies In Disguise(7 Discussions)
Spot Check Services(1 Discussions)
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@SteveSoCal wrote:

You can use the online version of Excel for free. It's an important tool to have/know as a mystery shopper, and will make your job much easier to sort the list if you want to cross-reference companies/ There is no list like you described that I know of, since I can't think of a reason to list companies and then exclude them for being MSPA members.

Might be easier to go through the overall list of MSCs and put a marking by those that are MSPA members, so that you can easily sort by either component. That could be accomplished over coffee, as it's pretty long wait for snowfall....

Hi SteveSoCal,

Many thanks for the great advice.

I appreciate it very much.

I found:

Microsoft Excel Online - Work together on Excel spreadsheets
[office.live.com]

I signed up for a new account.

The account was free!!!

That site has all sorts of free M$ OneDrive software.

Other than M$ updates and M$ Security Essentials, I had no idea that M$ gave anything away, except for free leaky internet security holes!

When I get my new computer, I will definitely be using some of the M$ cloud software.

I am still using my creaky old 2005 HP computer with Windows XP!

I am really going to hate to give up XP.

IMHO XP is the most stable Windows platform that I have ever used, since 1991!

Again, many thanks for the great advice!

@SteveSoCal wrote:

Well...not really. Many from the MSPA list are not not present on the MSF list, and I found one (Mystery Guest) on the MSF that is definitely no longer active.

That leaves approximately 137 active MSCs from the MSF list that do not appear to be MSPA members, though the names don't always match so it's hard to be sure. I still have 1/4 cup of coffee left:

Oh My Gosh!

I was pretty proud of myself for learning several new facts today and hopefully delaying the onset of Alzheimer's Disease by a few more days.

Here you come up with a completely revised and edited list of LEGITIMATE MSCs that are not members of the MSPA, on just 3/4 cup of coffee!

You are trying to make me feel old.

I sure wish that I owned a prosperous company.

If I did, I would sure like to hire you and 100 of your clones.

SteveSoCal, many thanks for the fabulous job!!!

That was exactly what I was looking for!!!

I understood the question differently. I like working for some of the smaller companies and they pay better they are more personable and I like building the relationships. I took it as another shopper looking for a list of good companies out of the box. Nice BTW Steve

@SteveSoCal wrote:

Might be easier to go through the overall list of MSCs and put a marking by those that are MSPA members, so that you can easily sort by either component. That could be accomplished over coffee, as it's pretty long wait for snowfall....

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Posted: Jul 29, 2015 10:14 PM EDT
Updated: Jul 29, 2015 10:14 PM EDT

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I have an alphabetized list in excel, but I don't know how to attach it in excel, but here is the format copied.
Company Name Email Phone Number
A Closer Look Chuck Paul (888) 446-5665
AboutFace Kathy Hall (678) 989-2290 x731
ACE Mystery Shopping Julie Simbro (866) 240-7324
Action Reaction Jackie Engholm (647) 778-6761
Affinity Brand Protection (Shoppers Confidential Inc.) 213-559-2443 x101
Affinity Brand Protection (Shoppers Confidential Inc.) 647-558-1562 x101
Agile Market Research SA de CV Adriana Roma (52) 55-5061-4924
Albatross Global Solutions Johnna Pedi (212) 247-5990
Alta360 Research Matt Dumas (419) 535-5757
Amusement Advantage, Inc. Jen Slyter (800) 362-9946
Ann Michaels & Associates Marianne Hynd (630) 922-7804 ext 102
Ann Michaels & Associates, Ltd. Marianne Hynd (866) 703-8238
Anonymous Insights, Inc. Suzy Baker (614) 761-0939
Ardent Services, Inc. Karan Habar (303) 525-8892
At Your Service Marketing David Childs (940) 644-2893
ath Power Consulting Corporation Marie Spinello (978) 474-6464 ext 101
Automotive Insights, LLC Jim Murphy (314) 812-4840
AutoSurfPivete 11987893949.00
Baird Group Sara Strohbusch (920) 563-4684
Bare International, Inc. Kimberly Hintos (800) 296-6699 x3131
BDS Marketing, Inc. Marlene Settle (949) 472-6700
BestMark Dispatch Manager (800) 514-8378
Beyond Hello Inc. Shopper (800) 321-2588
Big K MS, S.C. 52 81 12343442
BMA Mystery Shopping Peter Thorwarth (888) 300-8292
Business Evaluation Services Nina Leyva (888) 300-8292
CIMA Insight Rachel Kramer (954) 318-1600
Circle of Service, LLC Nancy Oberheuser 314-416-8091 (7001)
Cirrus Marketing Intelligence Monnie Howard (888) 899-7600
Coast to Coast Scheduling Services, Inc. Richard (714) 540-0955
Confero, Inc. Recruiting Team (919) 469-5200
Constance Anderson and Associates Constance Anderson (800) 548-4417
Consultoria, Analisis y Estrategias de Mercado, S.A. de C.V. Mario Olvera (5255) 279-9360
Consumer & Market Insights (CMI) (855) 939-9500
Consumer Service Analysis, Inc. Bobbi Masumoto (808) 347-6762
Consumer@Site Juan Charana (787) 622-0001
Coyle Hospitality Group Jim Coyle (800) 891-9292
Creative Image Associates, Inc. Shopper Contact (978) 833-2654
Custom Risk Solutions Kendra Webb Parker (678) 296-5239
Customer 1st Shopper Contact (800) 355-5040
Customer Experience Experts Nancy Draude (717) 371-5310
Customer Impact, LLC Barbry Booth (800) 677-2260 ext 111
Customer Perspectives Recruiter (603) 647-1300
Customer Service Experts, Inc. Erin Outtrim (888) 770-7625
Customer Service Profiles, LLC Shopper Contact 800-841-7954 x 101
CustomerProphet.com (603) 223-0303
Data Quest Ltd. Amanda Reynolds (617) 437-0030 x120
DSG Associates Shopper Support (800) 462-8765
Dynamic Advantage, Inc. Emily Pieper (818) 238-1251
Elite Shopper Force Joey Lidgett (727) 674-0300
Ellis Partners in Mystery Shopping T Grimes (972) 256-3767
Evaluation Systems for Personnel, Inc. Shopping Coordinator (713) 528-3730
Fairview Surveys, LLC Megan Dortch (206) 407-7376
Faith Perceptions Support Staff (573) 335-1782
Feedback Plus, Inc. Elaine Keeling (972) 987-1696
Forum Research, Inc. Freyana Polad (416) 960-9113
GAPbuster Worldwide Pty, Ltd. Ling Ang + 61 3 9867 3477
GfK Mystery Shopping Donna Goodwin (646) 309-0387
Goodwin Hospitality (603) 223-0303 x132
Greenhouse Marketing & Communications Patrick Boult (289) 891-8119
Guest Check, Inc. Derek Wood (303) 995-8947
GuestCheck, Inc. Mary Garbutt (763) 550-7973
Harland Clarke Brooke Reyes (702) 293-4446
Hollrah, LLC Confidential Confidential
HOPE Research Group (954) 862-3662
Hospitality Now Michael Flath (904) 823-0005
HS Brands International Shopper Contact (800) 723-1150
ICC/Decision Services David Rich (800) 444-1717
ICU Associates Shopper Contact (877) 574-6682
Impact Marketing Jackie Carroll (972) 294-2223
Informa Research Services, Inc. Donna Horne (818) 961-8609
Insight Twenty20 Michelle Chun (808) 537-2545
Integrity Consultants, LLC Kelly Truelove (636) 451-6132
IntelliShop Ron Welty (419) 872-5103
Interactions Marketing, formerly CALIBER Eileen Munoz (858) 581-8700
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CHECK 49 89 545 58228
In-Touch Insight Systems (dba: Service Intelligence) Cameron Watt (800) 263-2980
Ipsos - Mystery Shopping - Canada Becky Harris (416) 324-2309
IPSOS Mystery Shopping Dolores Forget (203) 270-3709
J.D. Power Geoffrey Prince (805) 418-8000
Jancyn Evaluation Shops Summer (800) 339-2861
JM Ridgway Co., Inc. (800) 367-7434
Kinesis-CEM, LLC Kathy Harper (206) 285-2900
KSS International, Inc. Lorri Kern (520) 615-0888
LRA Worldwide Michele Naccarelli (267) 495-1604
MaritzCX Shopper Contact (636) 827-3960
Market Force Information, Inc. Rebecca Williams (303) 402-6939
Market Viewpoint Angela Megasko (610) 942-7030
Marketstat, LLC Scott Sharpe (888) 515-7828
Marketwise Consulting Group, Inc. Carolyn Nankervis (920) 735-4970
MASSolutions, Inc. Michael Gatti (412) 201-2444
MCG, Management Consultant Group, LLC (504) 388-4035
Measure Consumer Perspectives Julie Cooke (502) 749-6100
Melinda Brody and Co. Melinda Brody (407) 294-7614
Mercantile Systems, Inc. Scheduler (925) 679-2600 ext 11
Mintel International Group, Ltd. JFrancy (312) 932-0400
Mobile Marketing Research Association (312) 252-2502
Monterey Mystery Shopping Ryan Scott (831) 204-7206
mVentix, Inc. Shopper (661) 263-1768 x8390
Mystery Researchers Lisa Van Kesteren (404) 351-7854
Mystery Shoppers, Inc. Trish Overton (865) 450-8841
National Shopping Service Katy Gravatt (916) 577-1010
New Image Marketing Research Corp. Peter Boldrin (239) 275-9979
Northwest Loss Prevention Consultant Douglas Rector (425) 271-0312
Norton Norris Kristin Arquilla (312) 262-7400
Opinions, Ltd. Jason Mowry (440) 893-0300
Perception Strategies, Inc. Jessica Rush (317) 546-0970
PERFECTLY FRANK iNC. Jonathan Franks (646) 330-5092
PerformaLogics Inc. Shopper Contact (403) 291-6825
Person to Person Quality Marc Ciagne (703) 836-1517
Pinnacle Financial Strategies Michaela Heaton (800) 741-7758
Premier Service Inc. Keren Dolan (800) 452-5150
Primo Solutions, LLC Heather Price (623) 547-7992 X100
QSI Specialists Lety Gonzalez (702) 891-0550
Quality Assessments Mystery Shoppers Mary Furrie (800) 580-2500
Quest for Best/Quest Associates, Inc. Chuck Roam (901) 388-7203
RDAssociates, Inc. Laura Leis (610) 667-5566
Reality Based Group™, Inc. Shopper Contact 512-275-1350; Ext. 1
Reality Check Ross Thomas (206) 364-9004
Regal Hospitality Group John Murphy (813) 854-1855
Remington Evaluations, LLC Sarah Leeke (866) 485-6491
RetailTrack Mystery Shopping & Consulting Helene Harrison (613) 836-3559
Sales Quality Research Group, Inc. Suzette Drake (480) 967-7500
Sassie/SurfMerchants, LLC Tony Felos (617) 292-8008
Second To None, Inc. David Williams (734) 302-8400
Secret Shopper (Sights on Service, Inc.) Coordinator (763) 525-1460
Sentry Marketing Group, The David Agius (214) 295-2615
Service Evaluation Concepts, Inc. Shopper Recruiting (516) 576-1188
Service Excellence Group, Inc. Marci Bikshorn (800) 888-9189
Service Intelligence, a Division of In-Touch Insight Systems Shopper Contact 1-866-344-7763 ext. 8844
Service Metrics Group +1 972 638 7429
Service Performance Group, Inc. Melissa Gulyes (866) 567-8300
Service Scan Evaluations, Ltd. 0044(0) 1582 831888
Shared Insight Sheila Martinez (310) 796-0080 ext 107
Shopmetrics, Inc. Joseph G. Hashim (800) 691-0288
Shop'n Chek Mexico Erika Diaz (52-55) 575-3131
Shoppers Confidential Inc. (Affinity Brand Protection) Julie Anthony (519) 208-4779
Shoppers' Critique International, LLC Shopper Contact (407) 834-3337
Shoppers' View Shopper Contact (616) 447-0097
Shoppers, Inc. Lisa Simms (800) 259-8551
Sinclair Customer Metrics, Inc. Sean Barna (210) 979-6000
Six Star Solutions Courtney Winkleman (801) 274-2213
Statopex, Inc. Shopper Contact (450) 682-7150
Taylor & Associates Robert Taylor (609) 443-9212
Technology Store Shopper Scheduler (727) 498-5635
Texas Shoppers Network, Inc. Michelle Argo (713) 984-7631
The Consumer Insight Linda Sergio (855) 937-2878
The Secret Shopper, LLC (877) 955-7467
The Shadow Agency Inc.-Newmark Russell Wood (817) 281-1100
Todd Persons Communications Rich Bradley (407) 463-2689
TrendSource, Inc. Mike Linck (619) 718-7467
Verify HealthCare Monte Fulton (844) 837-4391
Verify International, Inc. Monte Fulton (972) 699-0424
We Check (formerly CRG Mystery Shopping) Tracey Conners (613) 596-2916 ext 223
White Clay (formerly Marketing Endeavors) April Andreas (502) 498-4591
Winthrop Douglas, Inc. Contact Us (212) 594-5727
Wordsmith Pros, Inc. (617) 834-1015

@dpatchie wrote:

I have an alphabetized list in excel, but I don't know how to attach it in excel, but here is the format copied.

That's the full list of MSPA companies we linked to earlier....not the requested list of non-MSPA companies.

@Sybil2 wrote:

10-foot snow mound still remains in New York

Posted: Jul 29, 2015 10:14 PM EDT
Updated: Jul 29, 2015 10:14 PM EDT

[www.wfsb.com]

Hi Sybil2,

Please have Captain Kirk scrape off the layer of crud on the ten foot pile of Buffalo, NY snow, and have Scotty beam the pile to my backyard!

After experiencing the oppressive heat this July, 2015, I am so ready for winter!

As far as I am concerned, as long as I can seek refuge in my basement, that never freezes, it never gets too cold in the mid-west!

Unless the sun blinks out!

Awesome work folks. Especially dpachtie's alphabetical list of MSPA members.

I tried to create such a list but was unable to easily manipulate the data from the MSPA website. So I found a different workaround - a search page for MSPA companies. If you input a name, it will tell you if it is an MSPA-NA member and if so, it will direct you to a page with some basic information. I found it a much better way than looking at the non-alphabetical MSPA page that is listed in seemingly random order that changes over time.

[www.mspa-na.org].


The OP asked for a list of legitimate companies that are not MSPA members to try to avoid any bad eggs in the bunch. What is clear is that there are many legitimate companies that are not MSPA members. Perhaps a better solution is to research each new company you consider working for. Look at the threads, the growing list of reviews in the Mystery Shopper Magazine, and the MSPA website. You will discover things about them that may or may not be a good fit for your shopping preferences. Armed with that information you can pursue or avoid opportunities from the different companies. MSPA membership should stand for something. However, the lack of such doesn't disqualify it from any list of good companies.

Good luck

@vlade5394 wrote:

I tried to create such a list but was unable to easily manipulate the data from the MSPA website.

Sorry to go so far off topic, but I'm confused about the difficulty some are having with collecting the MSC data and sorting it. You simply:

-Navigate to the page mentioned: [www.mspa-na.org]
-Select the text for the MSCs on the list
-Copy the data
-Paste it into a blank Excel spreadsheet
-Choose the sort option
-Select the column that has the MSC names are in
-Hit "OK"

This should work in just about every browser I know of.

SteveSoCal,

Don't be confused. It was some time ago. User error was the likely culprit. It's all good now. Thanks.

RE:
List of the LEGITIMATE MSCs that are not members of the MSPA.
[www.mysteryshopforum.com]

WOW!

My inquiry sure resulted in great interest and the compilation of some great and informative lists, by our incredibly knowledgeable members!

Two days, after I posted my original inquiry, this posting was the # 1 posting in "Current Top Discussions."

As of the date of this comment, this posting is currently # 2 in "Current Top Discussions," with 80 likes.

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Unfortunately, these postings will slowly drop off of the "Current Top Discussions" list.

HINT: We sure could use some more likes to stay on the "Current Top Discussions" list, and maybe even regain our # 1 spot!

This newbie is sure proud that his question prompted such an outpouring of discussion, support and the creation of comprehensive and useful lists that we all can use.

Mega Thanks to:

• • SteveSoCal • •

• Information about the online version of Excel.

• Helpful step by step directions.

• Comparing and contrasting the MSCs on the MSPA list that are not not present on the MSF list (the greatest list in the MSC world).

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• Creating & posting a comprehensive, alphabetical, & useful list of the LEGITIMATE MSCs that are NOT members of the MSPA.

All on a 3/4 cup of coffee!

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• • dpatchie • •

• Creating & posting a comprehensive, alphabetical, & useful list of MSPA members.

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Also, many thanks for all of the great discussions, comments & support from:

• bgriffin
• Mert
• LisaSTL
• Sybil2
• vlade5394
• Xzodx

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Also, many thanks to everyone who read this posting in its entirety.

I know that I learned a lot from our helpful and wonderful forum members.

I sincerely hope that all of our readers learned alot as well and that you will add these alphabetized lists to your MSC toolbox.

Please forgive me if I overlooked anybody.

Likes won't keep it at the top. A PM to Jacob, the forum owner, might result in it being made a separate list or made a "sticky," which would keep it at the top of the discussion threads.