How to Be a Great Mystery Shopper and Make Money
Mystery shopping is a fun and rewarding way to make some extra cash. You won't get rich by mystery shopping, but if you are committed and reliable, you'll accumulate enough cash to pay a bill or two. You may even snag a few free meals and services as well.
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Instructions
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Sign up with every reputable mystery shopping company that you can find. There are plenty of legitimate businesses out there -- you just have to do a little research. Never pay a "certification" fee to join a mystery shopping company.
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Be prepared for your assignment. It is very important for you to complete your assignments to the best of your ability, since some companies will score your work to make sure that you are reliable. Each assignment will contain guidelines that you must follow. For example, a company may ask you to clock your wait time at a drive-thru restaurant or gauge the cleanliness of a store. Focus on the assignment's task first and foremost, but note anything unusual or extraordinary that you see.
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Be flexible and available. You may have to go to fast-food restaurants, banks, hotels, museums, retail outlets, grocery stores or to a fine-dining establishment as a mystery shopper. It all depends on your flexibility and the times that you are available to do the job. Once your assignments are complete, you will be paid as an independent contractor. Most mystery shopping companies will pay you via Paypal or send a check in the mail.
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Tips & Warnings
Be patient. It can take some time to build your reputation as a mystery shopper and make more money, but keep at it and you will find success.
