A comprehensive guide to becoming a Mystery Shopper includes a step by step and easy to follow approach.
Explains what a mystery shopper is, how to avoid scams, where and how to apply, and how to write evaluations.
A full listing of legitimate companies and contacts is also included.
Learn from a professional shopper and educator.
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Helpful for a NOVICE like me to the Mystery Shopping business.
Review Date: March 17, 2008
Reviewer: Delightful reader, California
I had heard of mystery shopping but had no clue as to how to go about becoming involved in the business. I'm a senior citizen and needed something to do and also make extra income having fun going to restaurants and B & B's in my travels. There have been numerous Pop Ups on the internet regarding mystery shopping but they want people to pay their company to be involved. Elaine's book gave me the 'start-up and smart-up' to get started. I hope you find this book as helpful as I have to read and get YOU started. Bev
Great Resource for Mystery Shopping
Review Date: March 15, 2008
Reviewer: M. Moran,
This book is a really great introduction and breakdown on the system of Mystery Shopping. It takes you from the couch to the shop and beyond, but in a language that is clear and concise and not overly "technical".
Plus, I like that the author and I have the same last name. ;-) Of course, that is more of a subjective assessment.
Elementary, at best
Review Date: March 2, 2008
Reviewer: C. Naor, USA
I purchased this book over the others because of the stellar reviews here. What a dissapointment ! The pages are filled with very large print, double or triple spaced just to make the book thicker . It is almost void of useful information for anyone over the age of 12. The book makes numerous invitations to the author's web site and her fee based training, and that explains the premise of this book. Give them a taste so they'll want more. Very superficial and full of cliches. Quote: "..a Mystery Shopping company may not wish to send a seventy year old woman to a sports bar or a twenty one year old to visit a senior housing development" (p.34) or this advice: "Suggested items to bring with you; Two pens and a small pad of paper" (p.77)
Thank goodness the public library had the other book I wanted "Mystery Shopping made simple" by I. Newhouse. I am a small business owner (for 15 years)and I would recommend this other book for any business endeavor, not just mystery shopping. I returned it to the library and I ordered this book with confidence . I will donate the Elaine Moran book to the public library and write-off a $20 donation .
Secret Shopping Made Easy
Review Date: February 5, 2008
Reviewer: J. Vogel, Windsor, Colorado
This book made my first shop so easy. It also made applying for secret shops a snap. There are so many questions on the applications of various companies. This book prepared me to complete the questionnaires with confidence. My first shop I was rated a 10 on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest. The higher the rating, the more shops you are eligible for. A great book.
Secret Shopper Class
Review Date: October 17, 2007
Reviewer: Nancy Mann,
I havent read all of the book yet, but it looks like it is going to be a comprehensive guide that will cover any questions you might have about being a Secret Shopper/Mystery Shopper. What to expect and what to Not expect out of the experience. It is also somewhat like a class in a book on how to be a good Secret Shopper. It is well written, honest and is easy to read. It is 'Up Front' about the amount of money you can expect to make; which is quite a bit less than I had thought it would pay. It also covers the amount of paper work and written reports you will have to do. It is not sugar coated or Romanticised and I like that. This is the first book I have read about being a Mystery Shopper but, as advertised, it looks like it will be the only book I will need.
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