I've had a few inquiries re; what exactly Mystery shopping entails.......so here goes with my teensy bit of experience....
So far, I've visited an assisted living center and gone out to dinner. Each one had a survey I could view on line prior to visiting the establishment...so I knew what types of info I needed to look for.
After completion, I fill out a form on line and fax in either a business card or a receipt. Pretty easy stuff.
I do think this is easier if a person is observant by nature, and likes to try new things rather than being a creature of habit.
Naturally, both of my "shops" were odd, in that the forms I had to fill out didn't even get close to including the situations I encountered.... 
The first one, they called me to have me further explain myself!
I've got another "shop" scheduled for next week, mom & I are doing lunch at what is truly moms favorite local restaurant. Her fav & paid for too. For 15 minutes or so of online work, I would say it's a good deal for us. Mom enjoyed last nights survey almost more than dinner. She was an eagle eye when it came to the details. Wore a watch with a second hand, so she could accurately time the arrival of the food/beverages, etc.
I'll keep posting as I get a little further along with this new hobby! So far, I would have to say it's worth it to me.
Mystery Shopping: Continued.....
May 18th, 2007 at 01:26 am
May 18th, 2007 at 02:48 am 1179456533
May 18th, 2007 at 03:54 am 1179460457
Don't ever pay to shop, that's a scam. Go to Volition.com for the list of all Mystery Shopping companies that you can sign up and shop for.
May 18th, 2007 at 04:01 am 1179460872
I received a referral from a friend, so I had some inside info re; this company. Wasn't heading in blind.
May 18th, 2007 at 04:03 am 1179460994
May 18th, 2007 at 03:00 pm 1179500440
Years ago i had a freelance job writing restaurant reviews for a local publication that has since gone out of business, but for several years, i wrote reviews of restaurants of my choosing, and the stipend they paid me usually covered most of the tab for me and a friend.