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Intouch seams "out of touch"

Anyone else having IT issues with in touch , I am being told they are going into an AI platform and some people are not responsive that once were... None of the editors are the same that were there. Several issues with surveys on there end, and gaslighting... Continue Reading

lighting audit overreach

In my local area, there is an Exxon station that ran out of gasoline. There were black bags on all of the gasoline pumps, but no signs anywhere saying that they were out of gasoline. I read the guidelines, there is something about the lights being off... Continue Reading

editors & false accusations

Here's the situation... I completed a Marathon/Arco shop, on a small route in a city about 90 minutes away from me. This location was Arco. Arco is NOT common near me, just a random scattering of locations. We have Marathon branding here. The pump did NOT have tap to pay so... Continue Reading

ROAD TRIP!

Yes, you heard right, I'm going to leave my little slice of paradise for a few days.. I have to go to CO to pick up something I bought, and the things that my grandmother promised I could have when she died when I was young. She died 33... Continue Reading

Exxon vs Chevron vs Marathon

I'm heading out on a road trip in the boonies and a see few shops along the way for Chevron and Marathon. Are these fairly quick? (I'm used to doing Exxon and Conoco around me, and can get them done fairly quickly) We are covering a lot of... Continue Reading

Ideas from recent threads and a question

The ideas: You may know, from experience or reading here, that some asignments have been here one moment and gone the next. Some of you are route shoppers or can fathom the planning that is needed for lucrative work days. The question: How do you salvage your profitability when your... Continue Reading

July 13, 1985

Do you remember where you were 40 years ago today? I know, I know, many of you weren't even born yet lol. It was the day of the Live Aid concerts, broadcast simultaneously from London and Philadelphia. I had just graduated college. I was at home, living on Long Island at the time.... Continue Reading

InTouch

Interested in your experiences and insight. Schedulers seem to be either one end of the spectrum or another: very conscientious and great to work with, or just don’t care and love messing with people. I’ve spent 10 days going back and forth over an alleged bonus for a an assignment... Continue Reading

ARCO ampm vs Chevron Customer First

Just curious. I only shop the Chevron Customer First shops. Why do the Chevron shops fly off the board, while the ampm shops linger forever? The ampm shops start at a higher base rate too. I have never done theampm shops. Thanks.... Continue Reading

Marathon/Arco plot twists heads up.

New requirements: 1. Use a reward phone number when making your in store purchase. 2. A photo of the lube section in store whether or not branded oils are for sale. 3. An overall interior photo of the store. 4. Don't shop between 1 and 5 a.m., even if it's a 24 hour... Continue Reading

Presto: when are guidelines not the guidelines?

I'm in quite the back and forth with an obstinate editor who apparently has adopted their own guidelines for red/white/blue lighting audits. And proud that I have not yet blown an email gasket with them. Hit the road in the wee hours this morning to get to a remote Famous... Continue Reading

TurboTax Advisor Says No More 1099-NEC if You Get A 1099-K????

That can’t be right, right? I should still get a 1099-NEC from the MSC too, correct? Her advice was that if you get paid through PayPal, you won’t get the NEC. If you got paid via direct deposit, you would. Sounds weird since PayPal could be someone... Continue Reading

Kwik Serv, Arco, Speedway

Are Kwik Serv, Arco and Speedway shopped?... Continue Reading

Gas station rebrand, and I am bummed!

Was out on an overnight gas station loop, and passed by the freeway exit where my least favorite Shell station is located. The gas station across the street used to be a Conoco, and it was always a ding-a-thon. Everything that could be counted off was usually counted off in... Continue Reading

Ath payment issue

Does anyone know how to reach mid or upper level management for Ath Power? Having a problem with the person in charge of the green bank shops. She reached out to me directly about a particular shop they needed to fill, even thought I had been working just... Continue Reading

It's not a full moon tonight, but sure felt like it!

Warning: This is a rant. If you do not like rants, no need to go any further. That's out of the way, so let's get started. I stopped by an ice cream stand one of my niece's works at this evening. I parked behind the building by her car. As I was... Continue Reading

BP Helios

Has anyone done these, and how do they compare to other gas station shops like exxon or conoco? I'm going on a trip, and don't want to read 63 pages of instructions if the shop is a huge pain in the.... Continue Reading

ALERT! Phillips/Conoco/76 shoppers

Previous waves have had sticky notes for 7-11 locations with instructions to only evaluate the exterior conditions, with no store purchase required. The current wave does not, and it made for an almost $10 negative swing on yesterday's loop. My first stop was at a 7-11 that went exactly as planned, except... Continue Reading

Road trip tales - a couple of updated gas station programs

I knocked out 38 visits this week, including an overnight loop. The loop came about thanks to some big bonuses for Exxon hitting. These would be the first I have done under the new (not improved) program. While I can see where the MSC has tried to allow for... Continue Reading

Gas stations??

Has anyone seen P66 or Conoco shops available yet? I believe they are quarterly but not sure of the timeline.... Continue Reading

Recent Mentions of Gas Station Mystery Shopping

Wouldn't work for everyone, but I've done a few major road trips centered around high-paying apartment jobs from Grace Hill, filling them in with gas stations and anything else I can find that fits the schedule. (Source). April 12, 2026

Group as many jobs as you can do in a day while adding gas stations to your list for easy gas to travel with. (Source). April 11, 2026

I try to throw in a gas and/or food shop to cover some expenses as well. (Source). April 11, 2026

Yes, I charge more per mile when the gas price increases. (Source). April 11, 2026

y do gas station shops for a company that starts with a C and their logo is a triangle. The (Source). April 11, 2026

Just a smile and a quick explanation that I will be taking pictures for their gas brand. (Source). April 10, 2026

Is this job with the gas station MSC or the many guys MSC? (Source). April 10, 2026

50), and a leftover crispy fried chicken tender (Krispy Krunchy Chicken from a gas station). (Source). April 10, 2026

Is this job with the gas station MSC or the many guys MSC? (Source). April 10, 2026

It saves gas and time (we are not paid for) to return and re-do the shots, and editing hours and work flow delays. (Source). April 10, 2026