Has anyone tried mystery/secret shopping?

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United States
July 9, 2007 4:08pm CST
A while ago I worked with a lady who I remember her telling me that she used to do a lot of mystery/secret shopping and got paid pretty good to do it. I was wondering if anyone on here has tried it, your experience with it and can you reccomend a company to go with?Thanks!
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
18 Feb 08
I've been doing it for several months now and I've made quite a bit of money, considering how little it you have to do for it and the small amount of time it takes. PM me and I'd be glad to send you info on companies you can sign up with for free to get assignments. It's really neat to get paid for taking a quick trip to a grocery store or gas station among many other businesses or for eating out somewhere. You get paid for doing the shop as well as reimbursed for your purchases PLUS you can deduct you mileage on your income taxes. Annie
• United States
19 Feb 08
That's great, thanks!
@venshida (4836)
• United States
9 Jul 07
I did a few years back mostly restaurants, but I can't remember the name of the organization. I signed up with this company awhile back and they do send me assignments. The locations sometimes are not good for me or the times. You can visit their website (www.serviceevaluation.com)and see if you are interested.
• United States
10 Jul 07
I thought restaurants would be cool, that way it gives me an excuse to get out, I get the money back and umm... get to eat!
@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
9 Jul 07
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I signed up to do it one time but since I don't drive I couldn't do it. Not one of the stores was anywhere near my apartment. It sounds like a good deal though.