The Lowdown on Secret Shopping
Eat out Free with Secret Shopping Opportunities
You’ve probably heard that you can make some extra cash with secret shopping. The question is, just how much cash can you make and how do you know whether or not the secret shopping opportunity you’re interested in is legitimate or not?
You Won’t Get Rich
First thing to realize is that while you can indeed make some money performing secret shopping responsibilities, you’re not going to get rich doing it. In fact, you won’t even be able to earn a halfway decent full-time income. However, with secret shopping you can score some free meals, get some free groceries and even make a few extra dollars.
The Usual Compensation
Usually, with secret shopping assignments you take on, you’re required to make a purchase. The amount of money you’re paid is usually enough to reimburse you for this purchase and sometimes have a few dollars left over.
Never Pay for the Privilege
One thing you always want to remember when signing up for a secret shopping opportunity is never, ever pay to become a secret shopper. Legitimate secret shopping companies will not charge for you to sign up with their secret shopping service.
Comments
I have paid to sign up for this and gotten ripped off. Thank you for clarification. They make it seem like you don't have to spend any money!
Posted by: Anna L. Bryant | March 22, 2006 8:16 AM
I paid to sign up and never ever heard from them again. I wish I had known that legitimate companies do not charge to sign up.
Posted by: Beverly Conway | April 8, 2006 9:48 AM
how does one become a secret shopper without paying
Posted by: Blaze | April 9, 2006 5:52 PM
Blaze, did you find a reallible secret shopping company? Judy
Posted by: Judy Mikeska | April 13, 2006 10:45 AM
Blaze, Try the RGIS Company. They are be big thrid-party retail company. They range from store set-ups to inventory, and secret shopping. Having worked in retail, I have been "victim" of being secret shopped by them. They seemed to be pretty good and they did help us improve our scores.
Posted by: Mack Shelton | July 12, 2006 5:45 PM