Mystery Shopping

Brief history of mystery shopping forums on AOL and Compuserve.

How to go about getting mystery shopping assignments without having a regular internet connection at your disposal.

For me, the first week and third week of each month are the best times to make the rounds of my schedulers and ask for outstanding assignments. However, you may find out other times work best for you.

Many people use disguises. I generally try to stay away from them. If you've got to use them, here are some suggestions.

One of the many people you should know in the field of mystery shopping.

How far should you go to do an assignment is a question many people ask themselves when first starting out in mystery shopping. How far you go depends greatly on where you live, and how much MS you wish to do.

Mystery shopping companies that have gone to online reporting forms. Let's hope they all take the hint and switch from snail mail or faxing to online reporting.

Confidentiality is so important in Mystery Shopping. Companies do not want you to divulge who their cients are, what they pay, or what their forms look like.

Taking kids mystery shopping is a question every mom asks herself when accepting assignments. It's pretty much up to you, but check with the MS company.

A Beginner's guide of what mystery shopping is, who hires you, and why.