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Michellek39
Valued Contributor
Baltimore, MD
USA
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 Posted - 02/01/2007 : 04:14:29 AM
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| I got an email that said the fun shops would be out around the 18th. |
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NYHoward
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Rochester, NY
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - 02/03/2007 : 7:43:27 PM
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| I recently signed up with Bestmark and almost immediately got an offer for the "fun shop" with $50 reimbursement. I am quite skeptical by nature and wondered if this might be a scam of some sort. However, reading through this topic, it appears to be a legit opportunity. How long does it take for the reimbursement check to be cut? |
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LindJorg
Star Contributor
Tacoma, WA
USA
921 Posts |
Posted - 02/03/2007 : 8:47:31 PM
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Well, I did one on 1/20 and received the check today 2/3. I also did a restaurant on 1/14 and that was included on the check. It depends when you do the shops as they pay usually 2-4 weeks after. As you can see, I got my $50 in 14 days. I have shopped for them for over 2 years and they have been very reliable about paying.  |
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NYHoward
Member
Rochester, NY
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2007 : 05:24:50 AM
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| Thanks for the reply, Linda. I feel much better about accepting future assignments now. |
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Randi H
Star Contributor
Charlottesville, Virginia
USA
929 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2007 : 07:59:46 AM
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I too have always been paid by them in a timely manner. Usually about 3 weeks, sometimes 2, sometimes 4, depending what date I did the job. I have done the fun shops for them and been paid on them as well. As for the fun shops, I only take them when they are within easy locations of me, which is not often. But I take all of the other jobs I can get with them, since they pay on time and quickly. I did a fun shop on the 27th of Jan. but in response to the comments about if they are the only ones you want they will remove you from the system.
The emails I get on the fun shops say something to the effect of past history does play a role, but don't let it stop you from applying. Personally I like the fun shops but I don't pick up the other shops, just hoping I will get it. In fact most of the time I only pick up the fun shops when someone has dropped them and they need them done. Don't ask me why, I just feel that I do enough of the other shops with them, and sure they are fun, but it is not a biggie to me if I do them or not. Don't get me wrong, I will apply if it is one within easy location of me (and there are only a few and they are still 45 minutes away), but I enjoy the other jobs they do. And heck I am getting to where they are now fun to me, because I am learning new information on these, that on my personal time, I would of never taken the time to find out. |
Randi
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PamInCa
Star Contributor
CA
USA
6478 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2007 : 08:45:23 AM
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| I take several jobs a month from them. I apply when I see these shops and I get quite a few. We have several of those stores within a 30 mile radius. I like the other shops as well and take whatever is in my area. I have been paid promptly and would put out whatever money was needed to do one of their jobs. |
PamInCa
Author of: "The Essential Guide to Mystery Shopping" |
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ColleenInPas
Apprentice
Pasadena, MD
USA
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Posted - 02/04/2007 : 9:01:00 PM
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| I did three fun shops within a week and I received my check no later than two weeks. I have done retails and age complaince shop in the past. I have done only one restaurant shop but I keep trying to get more. The scheduler is great. There are at least 5 fun shops locations within 30 miles of my house. |
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TaraSue
Star Contributor
Fort Wayne, IN
USA
384 Posts |
Posted - 02/05/2007 : 05:21:22 AM
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| Editors now have the power to de activate you if they cannot get an answer from you within two hours on a report.... |
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PamInCa
Star Contributor
CA
USA
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AllieKess
Trainee
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - 02/05/2007 : 10:03:19 AM
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I just wanted to add my  on this company. I shop with a bunch of different companies and I have to say that Andrew M and Natalie M are my two absolute favorite schedulers I have ever had the good fortune to work with. I have had to reschedule shops last minute due to family sickness and have had a bunch of questions for both of them on various topics and each time I talk to them it's just an awesome, professional conversation (and really friendly too!). I would do them last minute favors any time that I wouldn't for other companies that treat me like I'm dispensible. (which is why I won't do last minute shops for them!!)
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BethInNJ
Valued Contributor
NJ
USA
105 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2007 : 07:49:03 AM
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| Did you get the email about the "fun" shop? It changed somewhat. Smaller reimbursement and a few more steps during the shop. Just my |
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LindJorg
Star Contributor
Tacoma, WA
USA
921 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2007 : 12:19:30 PM
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Yep...spend $50 only get $30 reimbursement.  |
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Randi H
Star Contributor
Charlottesville, Virginia
USA
929 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2007 : 12:23:00 PM
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| Still not a bad deal if you shop there anyway and get stuff you would have to buy to begin with. |
Randi
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Jason Petersen
Star Contributor
Dyer, Indiana
USA
413 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2007 : 12:57:51 PM
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| Yep, still one of my favorite shops...Everything you buy from that place is stuff you needed anyway...my trouble is always trying to get out of there near $50! :) |
MSPA Silver Certified
Shopping NW Indiana, Chicago's SouthEast Suburbs and Downtown Chicago |
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LisaTX
Valued Contributor
Plano, TX
USA
239 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2007 : 1:46:23 PM
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| I do not view the change in amount of reimbursement as favorable. Furthermore, it makes the horrible electronic shops that much less attractive. Anyone out there agree??? |
Lisa
MSPA Gold Certified and happily shopping in North Texas |
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SheilaW
Star Contributor
Fairfield, CA
USA
881 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2007 : 2:22:44 PM
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I'm happy to do those shops for the $30 reimbursement. They are still simple shops and easy reports with a good payment.
Anyone who doesn't want to do them anymore is OK with me - less competition!  |
Sheila, NoCal
Proudly shopping Solano County including Travis AFB.
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Renae in CA
Star Contributor
CA
USA
303 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2007 : 2:25:39 PM
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| I find it odd that you are required to spend a certain amount but the full amount isn't reimbursed. Most reimbursement only shops I can get out for about the amount of reimbursement, but I sure don't want to be obligated to spend more. |
Renae
Living and shopping in the San Fernando Valley.
Silver Certified and Completely Certifiable! |
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LindJorg
Star Contributor
Tacoma, WA
USA
921 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2007 : 4:28:27 PM
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| WEll, you can return the merchandise(according to Bestmark) as long as you make a copy of the receipt BEFORE you return so guess it wouldn't be bad as you don't have to do any report on the return. |
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TinaMarie
Star Contributor
USA
1797 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2007 : 6:36:16 PM
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More work for less $$$ and it's a reveal
Nah, It doesn't bug me. |
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Mike Krieger
Star Contributor
USA
294 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2007 : 6:46:22 PM
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| Yeah, its the only thing reasonable that Bestmark does is the Fun Retail. Also, the dining shops are OK come to think of it. But, its hard to get any of these jobs. |
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