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What is mystery shopping?
Many of us have heard about mystery shopping, in the sense that people get paid to shop in specific places. However, a lot of people would question whether it is legitimate and does it really work. In fact, it is and it does! By mystery shopping you will be paid for the work that you complete
What do I do as a mystery shopper?
As a mystery shopper you are required to complete the shopping task and also complete a report to following up the shopping experience and noting factual things such as what you saw and experienced and not personal or subjective opinions.
Where do I shop?
This can vary from company to company. It maybe that you are asked to:
You can choose which assignments you are happy to accept or prefer not to complete.
Where do I begin?
To start off you will need to sign up to companies that are looking for mystery shoppers. Only ever sign up to companies that are free and not to a company that charge you a fee, it is more than likely that these companies are not legitimate. The more companies you join, the more money you are likely to make. Also, if you live in a city as opposed to a village, you are more likely to find more mystery shopping opportunities.
How do I get paid?
Most mystery shopping companies pay monthly, either directly into your bank account or via PayPal. On average, you earn between £5 and £50 per assignment. On occasion you may be required to spend your own money initially and this money will be reimbursed at a later date.
Could mystery shopping be a full time career option?
Whether a living can be made off mystery shopping is debatable. On the whole it is probably best to see it as a nice way to make a supplementary income to service those ever present bills. The main reason why it may not be suitable to rely on mystery shopping as a full time career is the uncertainty and irregularity of the work available.
