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KellyH
Star Contributor
USA
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 Posted - 06/24/2007 : 3:02:34 PM
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Does this make sense to you?
Confero has a digital shop to be done. It requires you to announce yourself to the manager, get his/her signature, plus take multiple pictures. On top of this, you must make a $1 purchase to PROVE you were at the right location.
Am I the only one that thinks the purchase is ridiculous? The manager is signing the paperwork, what more do they need? We're taking pictures, why not let us take one of the address.
Please, give the shopper the $1, so we can put more money in our pocket...instead of purchasing empty calories. LOL
Anyone else agree? I e-mailed the scheduler, but have not received a response, yet. |
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SheilaW
Star Contributor
Fairfield, CA
USA
881 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2007 : 3:27:00 PM
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KellyH
You would not believe how many people go to the wrong location - sounds strange but it's true.
As far as the manager signing the paperwork - the manager at the wrong location could do that. The MSC does not know the names of the managers and which location they work at.
As far as purchasing empty calories - how about bottled water or juice? Much healthier! 
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Proudly shopping Solano County including Travis AFB.
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KellyH
Star Contributor
USA
316 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2007 : 4:30:12 PM
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Hi Sheila! Are you with Confero or a scheduler? I ask since you referenced so many people go to the wrong location.
There must be some faith in the independent contractors and management--that we know the right location. A picture would show the address and we all could save a buck.
Yes, there are healthier options...just trying to be humorous about the empty calories...didn't want to sound negative in my post. Plus, this location has juice & bottled water for over a $1.
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SheilaW
Star Contributor
Fairfield, CA
USA
881 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2007 : 4:44:49 PM
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Hi Kelli
No, I'm not with Confero and I'm not a scheduler. In fact, I do very few shops for them.
My comment about shoppers going to the wrong location was generic. If you read the threads about other MSC you'll read shoppers posts where they, themselves, say they accidentally went to the wrong location!
The FAQ in many MSC websites say that it happens often.
It was discussed at the Gold Certification Workshop I attended too.
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Sheila, NoCal
Proudly shopping Solano County including Travis AFB.
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TinaMarie
Star Contributor
USA
1797 Posts |
Posted - 06/27/2007 : 9:50:51 PM
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The manager would NOT let me take pictures - anyone else ran into this problem? I hope I still get pay because it was a 12 mile drive, plus I waited 20 min. for the manager.  |
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PamInCa
Star Contributor
CA
USA
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ChrisT
Star Contributor
USA
1513 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2007 : 08:35:50 AM
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Tina,
You should get a business card or get them to sign something if you have anything for them to sign; it really depends on the company. I had one where I had several audits and they said if the manager doesn't let you just leave. I usually get their name and description. Did you instructions say similar? At one, the manager refused, I got their business card(so I'd know their name) and remembered what they looked like. At first I was steamed, but afterwards I secretly wished all my audits where that way. I still got paid(for 1 min of work , but that was with a different company(a famous MSC here). |
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Beth in TheWineCountry
Valued Contributor
CA
USA
161 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2007 : 07:29:30 AM
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I just completed my first job with Confero and got my scores. The numbers that I was given do not correspond to the shopper performance notes listed on the website. I was not given a "number" (i.e. 9 or 10) on it either. One of the numbers I was given was close to one on the shopper performance notes but not that exact one. I sent an email asking for clarification but wondered if anyone has any insight on this. BTW, this was a FF shop and the numbers I got were in the 1000 range.
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Beth
Gold Certified shopper happily evaluating
the North SF bay area |
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TerryInTulsa
Star Contributor
Tulsa, OK
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2007 : 10:09:46 AM
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Beth in TheWineCountry
Valued Contributor
CA
USA
161 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2007 : 11:03:17 AM
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Terry,
There is no grade in the shop log either. |
Beth
Gold Certified shopper happily evaluating
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Judy in VA
Star Contributor
VA
USA
836 Posts |
Posted - 10/26/2007 : 08:57:29 AM
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.KSSSabrina
Inactive
Rock Hill, SC
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - 10/26/2007 : 10:05:29 AM
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Hi Everyone,
Confero pays shoppers around the 25th of the month following shop completion. For instance, January shops are paid in February. June shops are paid in July. September shops are paid in October.
I have confirmed that the mass payment for September shops has been sent to PayPal; however, PayPal must process the transaction, which can take up to 3 business days for some while others may show up immediately. Please keep an eye on your account for the payment to arrive.
Happy Shopping!
Sabrina Boone
KSS Scheduling Manager for Confero, Inc.
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KSS International, Inc.
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ValricoConnie
Star Contributor
FL
USA
1052 Posts |
Posted - 10/26/2007 : 4:19:53 PM
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Genevieve
Member
Woodstock, GA
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2007 : 06:40:55 AM
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Has anybody done their grocery store shop?
There are a ton of these in my area, but I'm afraid of that "must observe a large bagging order" requirement. How large an order are they talking about? And just how am I supposed to find a way to inconspicuously hang around the check out area until one comes along? (The reimbursement amount is too low to even consider having a large order myself.) |
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RBSawyer
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Naples, FL
USA
86 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2007 : 08:26:36 AM
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| I hate to admit it, but I have gone to the wrong location before, twice that I can remember. I am a pretty intelligent person and felt ridiculous when I did this. I think it was because I had overscheduled myself and had too much on my mind. |
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Vonni
Valued Contributor
NC
USA
193 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2007 : 08:38:17 AM
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Genevieve,
I have done the grocery shop. I agree about the reimbursement fee. I either do my weekly shopping at the time, or I circle the store like a vulture until I see someone with a large order getting into line. Then I jump in line behind them or at the register next to them and observe their order. I hope that helps. |
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Jahn Z
Contributor
USA
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Posted - 01/01/2008 : 8:42:34 PM
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Sheila,
You did not answer Kelly's legit point. Why not have another picture of the front sign with addy/street number on it? |
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MikaVR
Valued Contributor
Asheville, NC
USA
142 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2008 : 07:34:09 AM
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Genevieve,
I have not had a problem finding a large order to watch. There is always someone there with a large order. I don't have to hang around the register area either.... just stand in a line (which might seem weird because I'm only buying one thing!) rather than go through self-checkout.
It is a lot of information and departments and names and timings to do for the pay. I did about 14 of them when I first started and I have a routine down now. But I decided, after reading Volition, that my time is worth more than that. It takes at least 90 minutes for me to complete the shop and input the info, plus driving and gas. So I have decided I will still do them for my scheduler when he calls in an emergency, but mainly I'm waiting for the bonuses. |
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.KSSSabrina
Inactive
Rock Hill, SC
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2008 : 2:23:09 PM
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Hello Shoppers,
While it is true that bonuses are offered in more remote areas, we reserve those to reward shoppers who help us throughout the month on locations closer to home without them, who then pick up an out of the way visit when emergencies arise. It's a disservice to our end client on many levels when shoppers "hold out" for bonuses until the end of the month, particularly if the location is around the corner from their home. Shoppers who participated throughout the month will be given first choice on any bonus shops.
Thank you all for your continued loyalty to Confero and for your help in 2007. We look forward to a sensational New Year, working together!
Sabrina Boone
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KSS International, Inc.
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ChrisT
Star Contributor
USA
1513 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2008 : 2:37:38 PM
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Originally posted by KSSSabrina
It's a disservice to our end client on many levels when shoppers "hold out" for bonuses until the end of the month, particularly if the location is around the corner from their home.
Shoppers may not be holding out, maybe they just don't feel the job is justified for the fee, even if it's just around the corner, without the bonus. If you offered the bonus earlier you wouldn't have to worry about shops being scheduled so late.
Loyalty is a 2-way street.
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ChrisT
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