Monday, January 21, 2008

Secret Shopping

For the past 5 months I've been doing mystery shopping and have really enjoyed it! Now that I'm (mostly) going to be doing my baby business stuff I thought I'd share my secret with everyone! It is fun if you enjoy writting and have the time. Jeff and I really liked being able to eat out (those ones reimburse the most- anywhere from $25-120). I had a difficult time finding a good free site (JUST KNOW that the legitimate ones are always free) so I ended up finding about 20 companies through 1 website. It helps if you live in a bigger city, but they generally have jobs all over the country. It takes a while to sign up for all of them, but then you just get emails everyday and can accept which ever jobs you want. Here are some stores and restaurants I've shopped:

InSpa- massage and facial
Red Robin/Johnny Carino's
Applebee's
Target
Outback Steakhouse
Chevy's
Ruby's
Zao Noodle
The Keg

and different banks, bookstores, some fast food, retail stores (Gymboree, Babies R Us, Banana Republic, Fred Meyer, etc.), a vet visit, tanning salon and a lot of local restaurants! Generally the restaurant and spa shops are most worth your while. It has been REALLY nice to eat out and not feel guilty about spending the money! Most places reimburse you between 30-60 days via paypal. If you want more information definitely let me know. It took me a long time to find the sites so I'll be happy to pass along the information and help someone else get started! Happy Shopping!

VISIT: www.jobslinger.com to get started!

7 comments:

DaNae said...

Hey Lisa...It's DaNae Durtschi (Davenport.) I just came across your blog through Adrienne and had to check it out! Your baby accessories are so cute, as well as Mia! So I was interested in serect shopping, but only find the websites that you have to pay for. I would love some info. My blog is durtschi.blogspot.com or danaedd@gmail.com.

ps. the aprons are ardorable. I might have to get one for Ella.

Janee said...

Yes definitely email me the info - I also tried researching those secret shopping sites but you have to pay for them!

Steph said...

Hi Lees! Ok...where do I sign up? This sounds like fun, and I do love writing. So let me know how I find the info. Thanks for sharing your secret. :)
PS. I LOVE the bibs and aprons you make! You are so talented! I might just have to get a few things for my little ones at some point. :)

Janee said...

Thanks SO much for the info - I did one shop and got $20 and it only took like 10 mins! Thanks again...

Bliss Portraits said...

Lisa, I always wondered if those "secret shopper" deals were real! Thanks for letting the secret out. I'm all about free meals...

mathewseh1 said...

Hi Lisa... I've enjoyed browsing your site. There is an Outback and there is also an Applebee's in my area. Where do I need to go to find out how to do mystery shopping for them? Thanks!

Peter B said...

Applebees and The Keg Restaurant. Can you please tell me the name of the company that handles these shops please. I am in Canada and am a Mystery shopper here. Awesomeoneman@gmail.com