I laughed at the Gibbs on NCIS comment.
@metro25782 wrote:
Just as an aside...I was, I’m sure, this location’s worst nightmare one day. Did the shop (a local one), came home and put on my nitrile gloves to do the pictures.
I notice the pizza (medium pepperoni) looks weird but whatever...
I turn over the first slice and all of the pepperoni falls of. The same with the second slice. A
Good to know.
@dafizisblue wrote:
Historically McDonalds is excluded from the food ordering list. Often if there is a McDonald's there is another restaurant such as Chesters which is to be evaluated instead.
@Dino29 wrote:
I just finished a route. I actually picked up a couple of these shops ONLY because they were an Arby's and a Subway. I'm not doing one that has a McDonald's because I ca
I just finished a route. I actually picked up a couple of these shops ONLY because they were an Arby's and a Subway. I'm not doing one that has a McDonald's because I can't eat their food. Doing a McDonald would be a waste of funds. But a cold Sub sandwich and an Arbys sandwich can be eaten later. The photos was overall easy to do. I did everything while onsite and it was a one and done.
@Isa
Thank you for the breakdown.
@AZwolfman wrote:
I have completed about 40 shops with my PV-500 NP Wi-fi. I would recommend it, but video shopping with the PV-500 NP Wi-fi takes a little practice to get used to. The Wi-fi is cumbersome to set up, but you only need to do it once. In addition to the Pros and Cons listed below, I have subsequently discovered that my phone has no connection t
Guysmom - for me. I started out on gas stations. I did not know there was anything else. I started out on Gigspot. I got in with a company that treated me good and they had a lot of gas stations. So, the faster I would get the farther I would go. I didn't start have issues with people calling the cops or being followed until 2020. I failed to mention that I ultimately stopped doing gas stations i
When they tell you that they have been shopped before. Politely apologize and say something to effect of, I'm sorry, I picked this shop up from a job board. There may have been some issues with the other report. Every station I am assigned I have a printed LOA for, if I don't use them fine, if I do there are extras. If they want me to talk to their manager fine, give me that phone. If they refuse
You do realize the MSC's read these threads and will deactivate you right. Especially IPSOS who happens to do the majority of gas stations.
@johnb974 wrote:
Just have him drop it on the floor next to you. Than say, "hey, look what I just found"
On the hottest day of the year, 2019, I was in Louisiana doing some Citgo's and Marathons. This man offered me three bottles of cold water, because he did not want me to hyperventilate. I politely told him I could not take them. Explained the bribe thing and tried to pull out. When I was getting ready to pull out onto the main road, he taps my passenger window and I roll it down. He drops a bag o
I'm too nice for my own good. So, I had to take that persona.
@ArkLaMissshopping wrote:
I try not to put myself in situations I don't need to be in. Being nice when out of town can really put me in bad situations. Been there...
@Dino29 wrote:
I'm b*tchy when I am on the road. I'm blunt and to the point with people.
@ArkLaMissshopping wrote:
I am glad you listen to your inner self and g
I would do routes for the $17 to $20 range. I can't afford to make routes at $7 when hotels and gas are factored in. Just not worth it to me. Not even locally.
@Mousegal wrote:
I used to do them for $17-20 on a route with a previous MSC, but the one they're with now, I have not seen any bonuses in my area. Would never do them for base pay - FAR too much work
I'm b*tchy when I am on the road. I'm blunt and to the point with people.
@ArkLaMissshopping wrote:
I am glad you listen to your inner self and got out of there. Even if he were just being nice, I would have fled as well. I walk around with a chip on my shoulder when I am out of town. I don't say "hey," dress fancy, or anything. I sure don't wear my nice jewelry or carry my MK purse. I like
Did it take you the whole 8 to 10 hours?
@SBP wrote:
The regional director (RD) has been micromanaging all of the schedulers, changing assignments, pulling them, etc, overriding the scheduler's actions. It will be assigned, then it's just gone, or a generic email is sent stating it's been reassigned to someone else with no location included, then it disappears, and reappears on the job board
When I self-check at those Walmarts without cashiers, I always hit the one star. I don't like self-checkout, and unless I am in a hurry, I won't use it. A lady asked me why I did that, and I said, "My service sucked." She said, " Well, that goes against my bonus, I politely asked her what service she provided me today that needed to be rated. Because the only time she spoke to me was to give me l
I print out the letters and use them. I'm not shoving my phone into someone's face and asking them to read it. That's not professional, that's just rude.
@LIJake wrote:
Two were the same grumpy old man. The first one he refused to provide a key for the rest room and told me he was too busy for an inspection, and I should come back tomorrow. I responded that I didn't need him to complete th
When the Marathons were with another company, I did a crap load. I had a customer call the cops on me once, and I was told to leave three times. Mostly because the clerk had no clue what I was talking about. I usually explain it in a way they can understand.
I tried it once, it wasn't worth it to me.
@sestrahelena wrote:
I work for money so I don't see the point in giving it away to someone else instead of just doing the job I contracted for.
I received an email stating to toss. So what do I do?
@retrodaddy wrote:
I received an email stating that they're sending out return labels to have the units shipped back to them. Was asked to tell them how many units I have, and how many boxes they arrived in.
I think they are at 45 days. I did some gas stations in January and got paid in February. I'm not sure, I'm not on a consistent schedule yet.
@87Supra wrote:
I can't find it and did some stuff last month. I thought they were around the 20th but I might have been thinking of another company. Anyone know? Not worried about payment, just the schedule.
Thanks
Dan
Unless it is a gas station, I have taken the stance of one-and-done in most locations. I rarely do apartment shops in my hometown anymore; my apartment complex used to be a revolving door of leasing agents. I did three in the last month where I literally knew the leasing agent from my complex.
@Katwoman777 wrote:
I'll shop a couple of some of my most recent trips:
1) Earlier this month, I
As I stated earlier, if it came from InTouch Insights it would say this or something similar:
Custom Note
Payment from Intouch Insight for iSS/Prism shops for the period ending.
The above note is what each of my PayPal transaction have for Intouch Insights I get from Isecretshop.
Just go to Isecretshop and look at the paid selection. It will tell you the dates your shops were paid out.
There is a Rally's near me. My husband wanted to go there and told me they had the best burgers. They are also open when everyone else is closed. When we placed our order, I told it what we wanted. It was something like I want a 2 and a 5. It came back on and said 25 2 and 5 coming right up. I kid you not, I was screaming, human, I want to speak to a human. I gave up and drove around, and the wom
If it says this (see below), you did the shops on the ISecretShop platform for InTouch Insights. Might be a good idea to keep track of the different platforms on your spreadsheet or accounting setup.
Custom Note
Payment from Intouch Insight for iSS/Prism shops for the period ending January 15, 2026
Do you not reconcile when a payment comes in, or at least once a month? You need to keep tra
I do not believe they are member of the MSPA anymore. They have had a known payment issuance problem for over a year.
@HandsomeHeart wrote:
Wow.. Unbelievable, how come they are still part of MSPA, or I have been trusting MSPA more than I should have?