How to Make Money Mystery Shopping

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By mommykerrie
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Mystery shopping is not a myth! It's something you can do with your kids in the car (e.g., restaurant drive-through assignments) and, while you won't get rich, you will end up with not only extra money but also with some cool stuff. It's great to be able to choose only the jobs you want to do, and your opinions can make a real difference in the way companies do business.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

access to a computer
transportation

Step 1

Sign up at www.cybershoppersonline.com (Gfk Mystery Shopping). Take the application process for any site seriously. The better your writing sample, the better your chance of getting mystery shopping jobs.
Step 2

Check out the site www.mysteryshop.org (Mystery Shopping Providers Association).
Step 3

Google "mystery shopping jobs" for the most current companies, but don't sign up at any site where you have to pay money for a list of jobs.
Step 4

Read Mystery Shopping Made Simple by Dr. Ilisha S. Newhouse.
Step 5

Wait for offers to fill your e-mail box or check back at the sites where you signed up, depending on the way the jobs are handed out.
Step 6

Follow all shopping guidelines and never reveal that you are a mystery shopper. Pay close attention to all details so you can write a stellar report, which will lead to more jobs.

Tips & Warnings

The more thorough your opinions and the faster you get the paperwork in, the more highly you will be regarded, and more jobs will come to you.
NEVER pay for a list of potential mystery shopping clients or give out your credit card information. If you sign up with the right companies, the jobs will come to you.
The pay is minimal to start, but you also get free food, merchandise, hotel stays, etc. A typical fast-food restaurant job may pay $5 plus a free meal or drink, while a typical retail shop job may pay about $12 (more if they are having trouble finding shoppers in a particular area).

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