Purchase and Return Assignments

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Phillips 66

Has anyone ever purchased alcohol for their in store purchase? I'm looking over the guidelines and I can't seem to find anything that says no, but maybe I'm missing it??... Continue Reading

Another new one

So my sister told me an interesting story about an older guy who attends her church. She has gotten to know him over the past months. Apparently he has several adult kids. He has been divorced for many years. He was low income and had child support payments he couldn't keep up with. He... Continue Reading

Since you liked that, you'll love this...

From my friend Sam: "I’ve encouraged others to practice Stealth Wealth instead of flaunting luxuries. You don’t want to attract unnecessary hate and scrutiny on your journey to financial independence. Life is already hard enough as it is. But one example last week caught me by surprise. Senator Amy Klobuchar, while... Continue Reading

Tobacco Comparison Shop

I thought I had seen this topic posted before but I have searched and can’t find it. Has anyone down this shop? They up the pay today and I was wondering how the survey is and what do you do with all the product you purchase. I can’t... Continue Reading

RED FLAG- HS Brands

Hi all, I wanted to summarize my experience with HS Brands. I want to first state that I did not take one of the requested photos, and I noted this in my survey after the shop. I was upfront and explained why that happened. I spent a considerable amount of time... Continue Reading

Hi Everybody!

*Attempts Best Dr Nick Impression* But in seriousness, new to the forum. Recently returned back to mystery shopping. Forgot how much I enjoy them, looking forward to getting to know all of the regulars around here.... Continue Reading

The high cost of…working

The landscape is changing. Costs of everything have increased, but our rates have not. In fact, as I have reviewed the various MSC offerings across many apps and portals, they’ve decreased. This is simply not sustainable. I’m sharing my reply to a personal plea from a scheduler to do an assignment... Continue Reading

tru fru recall--how is it going for you?

How are everyone's tru fru recall visits going? I was happy to see a $20/store fee. I did 10 stores today that were all local in my city, and it took 5 hours for the total trip of 54 miles. The only stores that had any affected... Continue Reading

Ipsos Cell Phone Purchase/Return

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Annoying when shop is to start right when HH ends

They all kind of do this: the assignment will have a 6pm start when Happy Hour ends at 6pm, and there's a required drink purchase. Or there will be a 7pm start at a place where HH ends at 7pm. Why? Is the service we're being sent to evaluate so... Continue Reading

Ipsos Cell Phone Purchase/Return

Has anyone completed one of the high paying cell phone purchase and return shops for them recently? I find myself enticed by the bonused pay but a little nervous about the $700 "reimbursement" on something that should be refunded at the store. I don't want to sign up, read the... Continue Reading

Citgo "Special Project" changes with new MSC

Sorry if this has already been discussed, I am no longer a regular here but ... Citgo"s special project" where you go into the store to buy items and get a credit card receipt, appears to have changed MSCs (while the "Trimark of Excellence" shops remain with the original... Continue Reading

Returning to mystery shopping.

The last time I performed a mystery shop was five years ago. I did a variety of mystery shops in my area. It appears that some of the shops I enjoyed doing are gone. The shop I liked the most is a well known fast casual Mexican... Continue Reading

Returning to mystery shopping, I haven't mystery shopped in over five years.

What are the best mystery shopping companies to work for currently? I am on the east coast.... Continue Reading

Spreadsheet for tax purposes

Hi all, First time poster, so i hope this is in the correct section of the forum. I wondered if anybody has a spreadsheet they would be happy to share that tracks their completed mystery shops, for the purpose of a tax return. Ideally tabs to include, reward, expenses, mileage etc. I... Continue Reading

Workin' the perks (and a tweak to my MO)

Just wrapped up another remote gas station loop, and had to take a different payment approach than usual thanks to a special offer from Discover. They have a limited-time deal with 10% cash back on purchases up to $400 when using Apple Pay, so that became my payment MO for all... Continue Reading

Who earns more per year - a full-time MS IC, or a WNBA player?

I have mixed feeling about watching and supporting WNBA games, which are becoming more prevalent on network TV. I’m not liking what I’m seeing with the bullying of Caitlin Clark in the form of cheap, intentional, physical fouls, mimicking, ganging up on her, etc. When will the grudge... Continue Reading

Okay who all has shopped the wrong location?

I was such a dummy yesterday. I did one of the smartphone purchase and return shops and went to the a carrier with a veeeerrrry similar name in town! Bought a phone and a plan and everything! Out $12 for a restocking fee, wasted everyone’s time, and the shop at... Continue Reading

Totally busted on a shop

My husband did a phone shop today and was totally called out as a shopper. never happened to me thankfully but he is quite upset over it. The shop was to a facility which has multiple locations nationwide inquiring as to pricing and requesting a price list. He was... Continue Reading

Desperately seeking input from experienced CI contractors

I don't know if it's just me, but I am having a hard time getting people to respond to my emails. I understand the Project Managers are busy. Is there a person within the executive suite that is responsive? Does anyone have tips on how to communicate with CI? I... Continue Reading

Recent Mentions of Purchase and Return Assignments

Has anyone completed one of the high paying cell phone purchase and return shops for them recently? (Source). September 27, 2025

I agree wholeheartedly that people should try MSCs and individual clients for themselves, but we need a big astrix beside that advice excluding Cirrus and those terrible purchase and return phone shops. (Source). August 30, 2025

The phone purchase and return shops I'm seeing are showing a $700 reimbursement along with shop pay. (Source). August 19, 2025

" That is why it would take $1000 for me to accept a cell purchase and return. (Source). August 19, 2025

Word of warning: Don't get mixed up in one of those cell phone purchase and return jobs, they WILL bite you in the hiney. (Source). August 19, 2025

Word of warning: Don't get mixed up in one of those cell phone purchase and return jobs, they WILL bite you in the hiney. (Source). August 18, 2025

Morled opines--Don't get mixed up in one of those cell phone purchase and return jobs. (Source). August 18, 2025

Word of warning: Don't get mixed up in one of those cell phone purchase and return jobs, they WILL bite you in the hiney. (Source). August 18, 2025

I did a luxury purchase and return for them a few months ago. (Source). August 04, 2025

I did one of the smartphone purchase and return shops and went to the a carrier with a veeeerrrry similar name in town! (Source). August 04, 2025