Afternoon

I received a email about a sandwich shop in my area on Wed March 25.. For the last several months/years they have offered the shop with an $ 5 shop fee and up to $ 14.50 for the meal

When I received the email today, (Match 25) it showed a shop fee of $ 0 and up to $ 14.50 for the meal

I wonder if it is just a one time thing or it will be like this all the time just like the STALL burger shop (Unless it has a bonus)

They do have some pretty good sandwiches .

When I went to take a look ir was already assigned.

This as a classic example of the Arab/camel business model.

Recently, they have been starting most of their projects at lower pay than in the past. However, they will add a fee and increase the fee as necessary to get the shop done.

For example, they started the insect related wireless company compliance reviews quite a bit lower than in the past. However, they are all at 25 to 45 dollars now. If they were able to get a bunch of them done for the low starting pay, then more power to them. If people are willing to work for less than minimum wage, then they have every right to take advantage of that.

If somebody in your area takes it for no pay and wants to work for a sandwich, then they made a great business decision. They are in business to make money, and if someone's willing to work for free, then they have every right to contract with that person.

However, if nobody in your area is willing to work for a sandwich, they will begin to add some pay. If it's something that you're interested in, keep an eye on it. I've seen those shops get as high as $30 when they get close to the deadline.

They are testing exactly how low they can go and still get acceptable quality work done. All companies will continue to test the lower limits of what shoppers are willing to accept for compensation. If those shops get done, then it just means that people are desperate, bored, or financially illiterate.

I self-assigned my nearby locations and didn't notice the new (lack of) fee until later. Assumed it was $5 like always. I guess I'll do this round at $0 since I already assigned, but will probably wait in the future.

@shopperbob wrote:

This as a classic example of the Arab/camel business model.

And after Bob confirmed to me what it meant, what I kind of thought it meant, I tend to agree.

I do very little food, but if I would do the report for 5.00, I would do it for free if I wanted the food. The food is the only reason I do food.

I personally would not do it. I personally only accept assignments that give me a profit, and that includes factoring in transportation costs.

@Katwoman777 wrote:

I personally would not do it. I personally only accept assignments that give me a profit, and that includes factoring in transportation costs.

All depends on what you consider the value of the food. I do TRH for no fee.

I do Jersey Mike's without a fee if I am very close and need a meal.

@87Supra wrote:

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All depends on what you consider the value of the food. I do TRH for no fee.[/quote]

I used to do the TRH shops with no fee..