shopperpro

I should probably file this one under the mailbag, but just couldn’t resist answering it right away.

Yes, even if you can’t lie you can still mystery shop. You will just need to be extra picky about the assignments you choose. More than likely any type of assignment that requires you to role play or act out a specific scenario will be out of the question if you can’t lie or can’t lie well. From my recent assignments this would rule out the baby store where I asked for a shower gift, the shoe store where I needed new shoes, and the storage facility where I stated that I was about to move, but would include the oil change, the local attraction, and the gas stations. It might help if you don’t think of it so much as lying as you do role-playing or acting. However, if it’s not right for you then it’s not right and I would not advise you to do anything that you are uncomfortable with.

You also might want to look into assignments that are announced. This is where the store in question knows that a mystery shopper or independent contractor is coming. I enjoy announced audits as I can openly tote my clipboard and relevant documents into the location not to mention I don’t have to depend on my memory and can write things down as I see them. These are generally straightforward assignments and depending on their complexity can actually pay better than actual mystery shops.

Just for you D. C. I will cover this type of shop in detail tomorrow.

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