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September 20, 2022 03:29PM
I strongly recommend applying to this MSC. I have been contracted for several yrs. and state most absolutely they are TOP SHELF. Response to inquiries is rapid and pay is at the pinnacle of the spectrum. Last week, I completed six web inquiries, with a total time of approx. 90 minutesr and was paid $250. In addition, I flubbed one of the jobs, but the main editor, Frank, stepped in and salvaged the work.

In this age of low fees and non-communicative MSCs, Curinos is an oasis in the vast desert of this business.
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September 20, 2022 04:44PM
I could not agree more. This is a GREAT outfit to work with. And, if you need parking fees for center city locations, contact them to ask. In my experience the answer is almost alway yes, unless it is too early in the cycle of shops for them to cover that. If so, watch those shops "age" thru the calendar quarter and then make another offer.

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel

Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
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September 20, 2022 05:13PM
Add me to the Curinos Fan Club. E-v-e-r-y-o-n-e is so friendly and knowledgeable and respectful and they all go out of their way to help the shopper succeed in producing a quality product.

Bob, I assure you, you're not the only one whose skin Frank has saved! (I'm not sure, but I may have asked him to marry me.) grinning smiley

I intend to live forever. So far, so good.
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September 20, 2022 05:38PM
I work with them often and regularly, even as far back during their Informa days.

They're a pleasure to work with, and have spoken to many of their PM's and directors over the years. Never had an issue; professional, transparent, fair and competitive fees, guidelines that are straightforward without anything crazy tedious work, etc.

Also, if I recall, a couple of the Curinos folks are active forum members too! Shoutout to y'all.

Shopping the Greater Denver Area, Colorado Springs and in-between in Colorado. 33 year old male and willing to travel!


Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/20/2022 05:40PM by Tarantado.
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October 25, 2022 02:01PM
Do they have any restaurant shops?
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October 25, 2022 02:08PM
I think that they specialize in banks and other financial institutions.

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel

Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
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October 25, 2022 02:14PM
Thanks
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November 23, 2022 01:55AM
They’re def my fav!
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November 24, 2022 01:51PM
It's odd but I've never done a shop for them. I received an email from an independent scheduler and decided to take two highly bonused shops thanks to Shopper Bob and this post. I was thinking about just deleting the email as usual but decided to try out a new company based on everyone's glowing review!
So, thanks everyone! I hope my experience is as great as yours has been.
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November 24, 2022 02:17PM
The independent scheduler that they use the most is probably in the top 1% in the business. If you need to reach her, use email, not phone, though. Enjoy!

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel

Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
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December 12, 2022 12:34AM
As usual, TX gets left behind. No shops from them in DFW. Well, its good to know that they are a great outfit. Cheers!
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December 14, 2022 04:46AM
Do not recommend. Took a shop with them and sent them tons of personal financial info (required for shop) and never got paid. I've been doing this for over 10 years now and there's a handful of companies I won't work with (most are super easy) and this is one.
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December 14, 2022 06:45PM
Hello @americangeiko,

Please reach out to me briana.goldman@curinos.com I process our shopper payment files weekly and if you have not been paid there are a few reasons:

1. You have not linked your W-9 with JobSlinger
2. Your email address that is registered with Sassie wasn't linked to your bank as a way to receive Zelle payments
3. Your bank does not offer Zelle and rejected the payment, in which case it will be returned to us and we will reach out to find and alternative way to pay you by check or ACH.

Thank You,
Briana Baca
Briana.Goldman@Curinos.com

Briana Baca
Data Collection Manager
Curinos

Briana.Goldman@Curinos.com

“Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it.” —Jane Wagner
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December 14, 2022 06:53PM
Briana is the best, but go ahead @americangeiko be mad and scare people away. Less competition for me.
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December 14, 2022 08:31PM
@hbbigdaddy wrote:

Briana is the best, but go ahead @americangeiko be mad and scare people away. Less competition for me.

I agree Briana is the best and exactly the person @americangeiko needs to talk with to resolve the issue and to change @americangeiko's mind.

I intend to live forever. So far, so good.


Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/14/2022 09:00PM by stilllearning.
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