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Bait and Switch Scheduler

April 19, 2026

I saw a job posted on a board with RBG. I applied for it and assumed it would be assigned because every job that I apply for with them is accepted. The scheduler emails me that the $30 bonus that was attached to the job is not available to me... Continue Reading

Spring pick up

April 18, 2026

I often see posts here about slow points, times when available shops are fewer. What I am seeing now is the opposite and maybe these shops now were backed up and not done because of the horrible winter experienced here? Suddenly, over the past couple weeks, bonuses and offers to complete many shops. I... Continue Reading

Comparing different mystery shopping companies

April 18, 2026

Hi. I'm in Australia and I've been doing mystery shopping for 6 months now. I have now done mystery shopping for 5 companies, with 28 jobs at 20 different companies in that time. I am about to do work for a 6th company for the first time on Monday. I... Continue Reading

Note to self:Check your receipts, keep your pictures on a hard drive

April 15, 2026

I took a bonused gas staion audit that was about 200 miles from where I live. I managed to grab a bunch of them so the pay out was more than enough to motivate me. It went well, one audit got kicked back to me but I was able to... Continue Reading

New to Mystery Shopping – Need Some Honest Advice

March 26, 2026

First, check the new shopper thread, lots of info there and as prince said, there is a legit list of companies in this forum. How do you find genuine mystery shopping jobs (and avoid scams)? Look at the list here, there are major companies, don't fall for anyone... Continue Reading

IntelliShop fee shop in past now no fee report

March 25, 2026

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... Continue Reading

Killing It

March 25, 2026

Been doing some great routes and scored some nicely bonused locals too. Maybe Spring break took a lot of the soccer moms out of the picture???? Anyway, had an 800 dollar trip—personal best. Anyone else getting good results?... Continue Reading

Gas station shops - some observations 2010 vs 2026

March 22, 2026

I did quite a few gas station shops in 2009 and 2010. Most of the time I saw them posted for $10-$12 + $1-2 reimbursement (small item inside, receipt required). I never accepted those dollar amounts, but that's what they would post at in my area. I worked out routes... Continue Reading

Tobacco price compliance shops at Cumby

March 22, 2026

I do these once a month when they are heavily bonused. The shop is cake, just buy 2 packs of a specific list of tobacco or nicotine products. Here's the rub: I literally spend 90 minutes trying to make the math work, even having AI chat help me but even... Continue Reading

Why do companies pay for mystery shops and do nothing with the results?

March 15, 2026

I did 6 Texaco/Chevron shops last week. Only one cashier had a nametag. I did 5 others yesterday and not a single one had a nametag. I have found that fewer than 10% of the employees ever have nametags. These shops were my bread and butter a few years back,... Continue Reading

Favorite things (lately)

March 12, 2026

‘Song Sung Blue’ movie. I was hesitant at first b/c I was afraid Kate Hudson would act to cutesy. She nailed it. Hugh is an absolute god in it and it’s probably Jim Belushi’s best acting performance. Hoping she will win the Oscar but I doubt... Continue Reading

Amusement Advantage…

March 03, 2026

Interested in your experiences. I’m seeing offers for what appears to be complex assignments requiring others to accompany us in various entertainment pursuits (but often not enjoy the experience together) stating generous reimbursement (but actual pay is $20 with occasional $10 bonuses) and eye-catching totals in the title touting $200+... Continue Reading

W.U. Money transfer shop

March 02, 2026

Just took one of these for a nice bonus. Haven’t done one before, does anyone have experience or tips? Thanks in advance!... Continue Reading

Medicare shops- in home or public place paying $30

February 23, 2026

There are Medicare agent shops posted- they pay $2 for the phone call to set appt. then $28 for the actual shop which involves a full explanation of Medicare plans- which I am sure can be lengthy! . Not sure they are worth it as the agents feel they are... Continue Reading

Using promotional gift cards

February 19, 2026

Around the holidays, when lots of restaurants offered bonuses for buying giftcards, I purchased some for a restaurant I already had scheduled a few weeks out. Then I saw the $20 bonus card. It can only be used on a $40 minimum order, with no other offer or discount. Seeing... Continue Reading

Any tips from road warriors? Do you travel and shop?

February 14, 2026

I have been traveling a bit more this last year and started doing gigs on the road and found that I like it. I don't mind driving so I have decided to become a bit of a road warrior. I started out this month slowly, with a 150-200 mile radius... Continue Reading

Rough weather

January 22, 2026

Looks like a lot of us are going to be facing rough weather over the next several days.... not just very cold, but snow and ice and wind and whatever. Be well and stay safe... Maybe there'll be shop bonuses after this is over....for all the shops that don't get done in the... Continue Reading

GH apt shops disappear and back with bonus

January 17, 2026

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GH apt shops disappear and back with bonus

January 17, 2026

So a couple weeks ago all these Grace hill apt shops got posted. There were many (like 10)?that involved recorded call and non-recorded visit. I grabbed 3 at $50 (I love doing these, they’re easy for me, so I will do at base). All but 1 were gone after a... Continue Reading

Ipsos issues

January 13, 2026

In December I did a bunch of bonused shops. All were approved before December 28, and I should have been paid for them on January 2. But one shops wasn't paid. Shop complete, edited and approved before December 28, two other shops that were approved were paid, but... Continue Reading

Recent Mentions of Bonuses

Historically it's been one of my best months so I'm hoping the end of the month will bring some great bonuses. (Source). April 19, 2026

The scheduler emails me that the $30 bonus that was attached to the job is not available to me since I live close to the location. (Source). April 19, 2026

The scheduler emails me that the $30 bonus that was attached to the job is not available to me since I live close to the location. (Source). April 19, 2026

The end of March was crazy busy and I just did some nicely bonused shops this morning. (Source). April 18, 2026

Suddenly, over the past couple weeks, bonuses and offers to complete many shops. (Source). April 18, 2026

The evaluator then picked on one job where I was told to be an angry customer complaining that I didn't get my bonuses when I'd switched my phone plan over (they didn't clarify what that meant, but apparently you were meant to get $1,200 in store credit for switching the phone over on a 12- (Source). April 18, 2026

I had a similar issue last year on a heavily bonused BP shop. (Source). April 18, 2026

Wait for bonuses or fee increased. (Source). April 17, 2026

It was bonused and I had to pass the test and participate on a Zoom call. (Source). April 17, 2026

I took a bonused gas staion audit that was about 200 miles from where I live. (Source). April 15, 2026