Jan 07 2009
Maximize your mystery shopping earnings by resisting the impulse!
No matter what all of those ‘get rich quick’ ads proclaim, the way to retire tomorrow is not through mystery shopping. While you can amass a fair amount of money by being a part-time mystery shopper, most assignments pay between $5 and $25. Also be aware of any purchases you might have to make while completing the mystery shopping assignment. I have recently done some jobs where I was paid a flat fee for my report, but still had to make a required purchase.
Resist the urge to impulse shop while you are out mystery shopping. This can be really hard, especially when mystery shopping in a mall, but be aware that that little snack you just purchased would account for half of the shopping fee that you just earned and you still have to do a report.