I don't think that the schedulers at ACL get paid some sort of coupon or reimbursement for their work, so why does the mystery shopper get only reimbursement on 95% of their shops?
Yes....some of these companies want you to either work for free or to actually pay them instead of being the other way around. Another example of this are the MSC that offer "free" hotel shops (reimbursement only)
What is worst is that are still several MSC that the commission is $0 (only reimbursement which will taken at least 30 days). Yep.....some restaurant and hotel MSC's.
Ok....its your right to work for free and to give away your hard work.
Think about it...the MCS is making money on your behalf and probably increasing their pay by not paying you a commission or fee.
Don't tell me...this is one of those hotel shops that the MSC wants you to work for free and will only pay a reimbursement?
Darn!!! If that is the case, you surely had tough luck.
bgriffin Wrote:
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> Rardon, please tell us more about this $0
> reimbursement you speak of.*
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> Also I want to do one but I just can't front that
> kind of outlay right now. I must be one of those
> poor mystery shoppers Freelance is always talking
> about.**
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> *I might be
The one where the reimbursement if $0 and some people around here feel comfortable giving their work away (it their right anyhow). The one where the mystery shopping companies makes a profit and they pay you with lodging and food? That one?
The instruction had a $17 reimbursement + a $20 gift card additional. The gift card is for services at the same barber shop. That should have been a red flag. End of the story, the haircut cost $25. End of story, I lost $8.
Key learning here...don't trust anyone...ASK if the reimbursement will cover the cost of the shop. These companies need to understand that 90% of the people around h
Amazing...the lack of support that has been demonstrated on this string...is the sole reason why some Mystery Shop companies take advantage of Independent Contractors and simply pay $0 as a fee for their work. Sorry for you...if you consider your labor worthless.
Anyhow...you can reach your own conclusions on this one. I don't really care.
Mysterydave Wrote:
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> Hah! Poor rardon! So much free time on his hands
> because no company wants him to do any shops...
Thanks for your support (dripping with sarcasm). It might come the day that you need some peer support as well. You want to work for free? Be my guest... I ain't stopping ya'.
MMMM Wrote:
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> rardon Wrote:
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> > Mercantile Systems (for Hotel shops)
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> > Closer Look (for Hotel and Restaurant shops)
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> Your list is incorrect. I have been paid a
> shoppers fee
CAscotch Wrote:
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> The OP is not completely off base. There are other
> MSCs that provide you with the same experience in
> addition to $$$. Companies that offer no pay
> lowball the entire industry and cause the other
> MSCs to do the same thing. It's unfortunate.
THANK YOU!!! At least there was a grownup in the ro
MDavisnowell Wrote:
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> We're naïve? We're simply stupid?
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> Tell me, why should we care what you think?
Yes. They way I see it...is that I run a business for profit and getting paid for a job/task/shop. I'm not STUPID to work for free. You see...we live in America, where capitalism prevails...not in a country where peop
Phoebe70 Wrote:
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> All this talk of slave-work, slaves and
> plantations is ludicrous. There are certain msc
> that I won't work for again, but never have I
> compared them to slave-owners. How offensive. If
> you look at the OP's previous posts, s/he has a
> habit of complaining. No wonder s/he was
> deactiva
Mysterydave Wrote:
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> Guys, clearly OP was upset about being deactivated
> by mercantile and decided to take out his anger on
> the board thinking it would detract people from
> shopping with them. If anything I think it shows
> Mercantile prefers to work with better shoppers
> which makes me respect them more!
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Phoebe70 Wrote:
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> Thank you for getting deactivated. I would
> happily do one of these shops. It's not
> slave-labor or working for free. It's getting
> $600 worth of expenses for a nice hotel.
You really like to "risk your own money", "work for free" and "help a company make a profit on your expense"? Wow...you fol
MDavisnowell Wrote:
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> We're naïve? We're simply stupid?
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> Tell me, why should we care what you think?
I'm not expected for everyone to share my views. However...if you like to work for free...it's your right (and choice). Good luck.
Most of you folks are really naive. You don't get it when it comes down to stick together and stand up for sensible ethical business practices. Why work for free when you are risking your own monies to complete an assignment for a company that profits off your work? Or, don't you think that they also work for free? I don't think so.
But...some people have the nerve to try to "blame me"
Lets get some of the data straight for those non-believers:
- Gas to get to the hotel: ~$10
- Time spent on observations, evaluations and writing the report: 4-5 hours
- Money put "at risk" (because you don't know if your report could be rejected), up to $600
- Wages paid to the shopper: $0.
Yep...it really adds us....right?
Again...does the scheduler also work for free? Does the MS
You folks take me wrong. I'm trying to raise awareness of some of the practices of these companies. Practices that are simply immoral and wrong. I respect your opinion...you can go and spend all your time working for free....its your right and I don't have a problem with it. . But...you can't blame me for my attempt to throw a wrench into the machine of these "companies" that basically exploit
krattner Wrote:
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> Hi everyone,
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> We are only doing a small set of the hotel shops
> this month! We will have several more in the next
> few months so keep your eyes posted! Also check
> out several of our other opportunities...the
> higher your rating, the better chance you have of
> receiving a hotel shop
@inskydiamonds:
I'm not sore for being deactivated. For everyone of these jokers that want to abuse people...there are 10 companies that will pay a decent wage.
BTW..don't tell me...you are willing to work for free?
@MDavisnowell:
I'm an embarrassment? For what? For calling out a company that offers $0? Ok...so, I guess you can work for free.
NO...THE EMBARRASSMENT to the Mystery Shopping community are people like you that are naive enough to fall into the ruse of these "companies"!!
I really, really feel sorry for you and your ilk.
They are a joke...they are offering $0 (yes ZERO DOLLARS) HOTEL SHOPS but covering up to $600 expenses. I would venture to say that the scheduler and the owner don't work for free...so, why should we, the shoppers, do so?
These folks are a joke and want they are doing should be illegal. I sent them an e-mail stating that their business practices were simply disgusting and offensive. ZERO DOLLARS PAY for a Hotel Shop...but they pay $600 expenses? These people really want people to work for free although I doubt that their schedulers and the owners do so.
I have stated that there are risks implied, reports to be