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February 04, 2026 04:50PM
I have done about 20 different Coyle shops ( mostly clothing and a few take-out shops) . My overall average is 85% ( it actually doesn't average to this number since I have quite a few 100%, and the lowest score is 84%). I keep thinking that I should try to do a fie dining restaurant that they offer and wanted to get others' opinions to see if my average is high enough to give it a try.
I have successfully completed many shops for other companies that are about the same caliber as what they offer.
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February 04, 2026 07:23PM
I have worked with Coyle for a long time and I like them. Having said that, I would check very carefully to make sure the reimbursement covers what you are expected to order, or at least what you are comfortable with. The fine dining shops I have done for them are extremely detailed and require timestamps and quotes along wtih extensive commentary. They will often come back for clarifications as well. Still I've mainly had good experiences with them. I say give it a try.
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February 05, 2026 02:16AM
The few reports I’ve done have all been 100%. My key has been using PROPER punctuation which is not easy considering the USA literacy rate unfortunately. I generally write each section a paragraph to answer the no answers in my Apple notes. I then can run it through final checks, etc.
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February 05, 2026 11:23PM
I use MS Word, and set it for college level grammar for writing essays. It has served me well, I've tried many different word processing programs, and grammar correcting apps. MS Word still works better.

I don't make a lot of mistakes, but I like to use commas more than I need to.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/05/2026 11:23PM by Morledzep.
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February 06, 2026 01:13AM
Morledzep- I’m a comma girl too
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February 06, 2026 08:54PM
Very extensive reports. They want all questions addressed in the narrative. They require about 30 timestamps and want descriptions of busser (food runners?) I have been able to order what I want within the guidelines (may specify that it be mid-priced items). I got a 0 on one section the first time because I didn’t put all timestamps. I wrote “received appetizer ten minutes after ordering” instead of “at 7:17 PM” for example and they gave me a 0 instead of 50%. Not sure whether they only give 0 or 100. Got 100 on second shop.

I just did my 3rd restaurant shop with them. It shows completed for payment but no rating. I don’t know if I should contact them about it or wait. I also wonder if I’ll get the nicer ones I keep applying for once my rating goes up a few more percents.
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February 10, 2026 04:27AM
Im more of a semi colon and all CAPS. guy.
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