Ever Wanted to be a secret shopper?

[Adam Knows]

List of Companies that hire secret shoppers. not the bullshit ads you see and get that have you running in circles:


This list is long !


A&A Merchandising Ltd Retail shopping that is available to residents of Australia, Canada, USA.
A&M Business Services US based company that focus's on the Hotel, Resort & Nightclub industry.
A Closer Look Shopping service that focus's on the hospitality industry, only open to US residents..
A Step Above Service Evaluations Service that focus's on the retail industry, only open to US residents.
A Top Shop Watch movies, eat and stay in hotels for free, only open to residents of US & Canada.
Acra, Inc Service that focus's on general shopping, only available to US residents.
Amusement Advantage Mystery shopping that focus's on the amusement park business, only open to US residents.
Ann Michaels & Associates, Ltd. Only looking for shoppers in the Illinois & Wisconsin areas.
Anonymous Insights Focus's on online auditing for various types of industries.
Anonymous Shoppers & Assessments of Pittsburgh (A.S.A.P.) Fine dining evaluations only within the Pitsburgh, PA area.
Apartment Shoppe Evaluate apartment management thoroughout the US. Only open to US residents.
Associate Consumer Evaluations (ACE) Mystery Shopping Evaluate restaurants & retail business. Only for residents of Georgia, Kansas, Missouri and Tennessee
At Your Service Marketing Evaluate various merchandise. Only for residents of Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
Audits and Surveys World Wide Evaluates retail & service related business's. Only available to residents of US & Canada.
Bare Associates International (BAI)· Evaluate restaurants & leisure activities such as golf courses & spa's. Available worldwide.
Barfly Mystery Shopping Evaluate restaurants & bars for quality. Only available to US residents.
Barry Leeds & Associates, Inc. Evaluate various types of business's in person, by way of telephone or online interviews. Only available to US residents.
Best Mark Evaluates for all industries from financial to casinos. Appears to be available worldwide.
BMA Mystery Shopping Services Evaluate a wide range of industries. Available worldwide.
Business Evaluation Services (BES) Evaluate automotive & banking related industries. Only available to US residents.
Business Insights Group Evaluate financial institutions. Only available to US residents.
Byers Choice Inc. Evaluate fast food & quick shop industries. Only available to US residents leaving the Northeast.
Campus Consulting Evaluate bookstore chains & shopping centers. Only available to US residents.
Capstone Research Evaluate various retail stores. Available Worldwide.
Certified Reports, Inc. (CRI) Evaluate the movie theater industry. Available only to US residents.
Check Mark, Inc. Evaluate retail & the banking industry. Only available to residents of US, Canada & Mexico.
Check-Up Marketing Evaluate hotels, retail, banks & restaurants. Only available to US residents.
Cirrus Marketing Consultants Evaluate for a wide range of industries.
Confero The Service Resources Group Evaluate restaurants, grocery stores & gas stations. Only available to US residents.
Consumer Connection Evaluate online & video shopping channels.
Consumer Impressions Evaluate various restaurants for customer service & quality. Only available to residents of FL, LA, OK, TX.
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Consumer Research Group (CRG) Evaluate various retail shops. Only available to US residents.
The Corporate Research Group Evaluate retail, financial & entertainment industries. Only available to residents of Canada.
Corporate Research International (CoRI) Evaluate for retail, restaurants & financial industries. Available Worldwide.
Count on Us Evaluate for banks, bars, restaurants, supermarkets & convenience stores. Only available to US residents.
Customer 1st Evaluate for retail & service related industry's. Only available to residents of the US.
Customer Perspectives Evaluate for retail stores. Only available to US residents.
Customer Service Experts, Inc. (CSE) Evaluate for retail, restaurants & the travel industry. Only available to US residents.
Customer Service Perceptions Evaluate for online business's. Only available to US residents.
CyberShop Evaluate for retail, fast food, senior living & restaurants. Only available to residents in the US, Canada, Ireland & the UK.
Data Quest Investigations, Ltd. Evaluate for financial, entertainment & retail industry. Only available to US residents.
Datatron Evaluate for the banking industry. Only available to US residents.
DSG Associates Evaluate for the retail food industry. Only available to US residents.
Ellis Property Management Services (EPMS) Evaluate for the apartment housing industry. Only available to US residents.
Elrick & Lavidge Only evaluates for major corporations such as Fortune 500 companies. Only available to US residents.
Feedback Plus, Inc. Evaluate for the service, retail & entertainment industrys. Only available to US residents.
Focus on Service Evaluate for fine steak houses. Only available to US residents.
Full Scope Mystery Shopping Evaluate for retail, supermarkets & service industry's. Only available to US residents.
Golden Resources Marketing Group Not a lot of information available.
Grantham, Orilio & Associates (GOA) Evaluate for casinos, retail, bars & stripclubs. Only available to US residents.
Graymark Security Group Evaluates for bars, restaurants, cruiselines & retail. Only available to US residents.
Green and Associates Evaluates for the hospitality industry. Only available to US residents.
Hilli Dunlap Enterprises Evaluates primarily for restaurants. Only available to residents of US, Canada & Japan.
Hindsight Evaluate for the retail industry. Only available to US residents.
Howard Services Evaluate retail & restaurants for quality & customer service. Only available to residents of the US.
ICC/Decision Services Evaluate for restaurants & retail. Only available to US residents.
Imaginus Evaluate not only retail but also web shopping experiences that you might have. Available Worldwide.
Imyst Evaluate for the retail industry. Only available to US residents.
Infotel Evaluate for retail, fitness, clothing & other industries. Available Worldwide.
Instant Reply Evaluate for the food service & retail industry, requires you to print and send in an agreement. Available Worldwide.
IntelliShop Evaluate mostly web site & online retailers. Only available to US residents.
Jack's Mystery Guest Evaluate for the western US fast food chain. Only available to western US residents.
Jancyn Evaluation Shops Evaluate for retail, restaurants & apartments and be paid by Paypal. Only available to US residents.
J M Ridgway Company Evaluate for the transportation industry. Only available to US residents.
LeBlanc & Associates Evaluate for the housing industry. Only available to US residents.
Market Viewpoint Evaluate retail, restaurants, hotels & movie theaters. Only available to US residents.
Marketing Systems Unlimited Evaluate fast food, restaurants, hotels & automotive garages. Only available to US residents.
Mar's Surveys Evaluate various products and test pre-release ones. Only available to US residents.
Mercantile Systems Evaluate golf, retail, fine dining & theme parks. Only available to US, Canada & UK residents.
Metropark's Mystery Shopper Evalute retail, restaurtants & even get management opportunities. Only available to US residents.
Michelson & Associates Evaluate restaurants, retail & financial, requires you to send in an application and only available to US residents.
Mystery Guest, Inc. Evalutate fine dining restaurants. Only available to US residents.
Mystery Shoppers, Inc Evaluate fast food, retail & automotive companies. Only available to US residents.
Mystery Shopper USA Evaluate various retail chains. Only available to US residents.
Mystery Shoppers Evaluate carpet cleaning, wireless services & truck stops. Only available to US residents.
Mystery Shoppers No further information on this one.
Mystique Shopper Evalute retail stores. Available to residents of US & Canada.
National Shopping Service Evaluate for department stores, restaurants & airlines. Only available to US residents.
National Shopping Service Network, LLC (NSSN) Evaluate retail, restaurants & hotels. Only available to US residents living in Colorado.
Nationwide Integrity Services, Inc. Evaluate gas stations, restaurants & retail. Only available to residents of US & Canada.
Northwest Loss Prevention Consultants (NWLPC) Evaluate retail & other stores. Only available to US residents living in the Northwest.
Pacific Research Group Evaluate for large fortune 500 corporations, unique company uses laptops & digital cameras in the field. Only avialable to US residents.
PatronEdge Evaluate retail, restaurants & hospitality industries. Only available to US residents living in the New England area.
The Performance Edge Evaluate hospitality industries on customer service. Only available to US residents.
Person to Person Quality Evalute for banks and other financial institutions. Only available to US residents.
Pinkerton Evaluate & survey various kinds of industries. Only available to US residents.
Premier Service Consulting Evaluate retail, hotel & restaurants. Only available to US residents.
Professional Review & Operational Shoppers, Inc Evaluate for financial institutions. Only available to residents of the US.
Promotion Network, Inc. Evaluate in store events, retail shopping & customer service. Only available to residents of the US.
PROS "The Professional Shoppers" Evaluate for financial institutions. Only available to US residents.
Pulse Back Evaluate for retail, restaurants & supermarket chains. Only available to US residents.
Quality Assessments Mystery Shoppers, Inc. Evaluate various fast food restaurants. Only available to US residents.
Quality Assurance Consulting (QAC) Evaluate mostly eastern US hospitality businesss. Only available to US residents.
Quality Check Evaluate for casinos, restaurants, movie theaters and more. Requires a $10 application fee and only available to US residents.
Quality Works Evaluate primarily for the entertainment industry. Only available to US residents.
Quest for Best Evaluate restaurants that are primarily in the southwest & midwest. Only available to US residents.
Rapid Chek Evaluate for the movie industry. Only available to US residents.
Reality Check Mystery Shoppers Evaluate for retail, hospitality, hotels & movie theaters. Only available to US residents.
Restaurant Evaluators Evaluate for restaurants and the hotel industry. Only available to US residents.
Retail Biz Consulting Evaluate for co-worker training issues. Only available in the US & Canada.
Retail Evaluators Evaluate for the retail industry. Only available to US residents.
Ritter & Associates Evaluate retail & hotels. Available to residents of US & Canada.
Rocky Mountain Merchandising Perform mystery shopping & retail audits.
Only available in the following states : CO, ID, MO, NM, NV, TX, UT, WY.
Satisfaction Services Evaluate restaurants & retail stores. Only available to US residents.
Second To None, Inc. Evalute for restaurants & retail stores. Only available for residents in the US .
Secret Shopper Evaluates retail & restaurants. Allows you to obtain more assignments by passing online tests. Only available to US residents.
The Secret Shopper Company Evaluate for high end botiques, large retail chains. Only available to US residents.
Secret Shopping Services Evaluate for a wide range of industries in the following states: AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, OR, TX, WA.
Secret Shopnet - Service Intelligence Evaluate restaurants, retail & department stores. Only available to US residents.
Sensors Quality Management, Inc. (SQM) Evaluate hotels, airlines, restaurants & resorts. Only available to US residents.
Service Check Evaluate for hotels, retail & restaurants. Only available to US residents.
Service Excellence Group Evaluate for restaurants & retail shops. Only avaialbe to US residents.
Service Impressions Evaluate for golf courses, retail, restaurants, resorts & hotels. Only available to US residents.
Service Performance Group Evaluate department store chains to small retail shops. Only available to US residents.
Service Quest Evaluate a wide range of business's. Available worldwide.
Service Research Corporation (SRC) Mostly surveys but has some mystery shopping. Available worldwide.
ServiceTRAC Evaluate for banks, senior housing & restaurants. Only available to US residents.
SG Marketing Group Evaluate financial institutions & retail stores. Only available to US residents.
Shop'n Chek Evaluate for gas companies, restaurants & retail shops. Only available to residents in US, Canada, Guam & Puerto Rico.
Shoppers, Inc. Evaluate for banking, retail & restaurants. Only available to US residents.
Shoppers' Critique International Evaluate for banking, theme parks, restaurants & nightclubs. Only available to US residents.
Shoppers View Evaluate retail & restaurants for food quality. Only available to US residents.
Sinclair Service Assessments Evaluate for many different industrys, allows you to advance by taking tests. Only available in the US , PuertoRico & Guam.
Sparagowski & Associates Looking for only full time shoppers within the US.
Speedmark Information Services Evaluate convenience stores, liquor stores, department stores, retail & restaurants.
Spies in Disguise Evaluate for entertainment & retail industrys. Only available to US residents.
System Chec Evaluate for restaurants, covenience stores & hotels. Only available to US residents.
Retail Biz Consulting Evaluate for retail & restaurants. Only available to US residents.
Vantage Points Evaluate retail, supermarkets & restaurants. Only available in the US states of : Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Web Mystery Shoppers Evaluate online merchants. Available worldwide.

 

[Adam Knows]

bump back into existence

 

[dwnsouth]

I know this female who does these kind of things....for stores like Rite-Aid, Mcrays, Dillards, Outback, Lonestar steakhouse......She took me out for dinner once and my job was to time everything and document it on the low in my cell phone.... She also gave me some of the items she had as a result of making a purchase at the stores.....

 

[audio syndicate]

imma check all of these and see whats good...excellent efforts!

 

[cooliojones]

Bump this back up. I never saw this list, but I got involved a few months ago and yes, it really does work and you really do get paid. It's not easy breezy, as there is WORK involved, but just writing reports and taking pictures. I know how hard it was for me to find the info, so bump for all those who wanted to do it but didn't know how.

 

[Gadgetman]

Yeah hell of a list thanks.

Never seen this thread nether thanks also cooliojones for the bump.

 

[cooliojones]

My bad, let me add some more info. The best thing to do is to go to the mystery shopping forums on this site: volition.com and read the reviews of the various companies. Using the list that Da Don provided, it will take you literally weeks unless you are dedicated, out of work, bored or have nothing else to do to fill up your time. BUT, it will also save you a lot fo time from signing up with unworthy companies.

Some companies pay very slow (60+ days), some are cash-strapped and use payments from new customers to pay their old shops, some have schedulers with personality issues, etc. It's a GREAT resource to help you figure out which are the best, and which are a waste of time. Before I sign up with anyone, I always read the most recent reviews, then decide from there.

 

[sexypetiteone00]

I do mystery shopping sometimes. I got $65 to get personal trained. So that was cool. I might start back up since gas has gone down now.

 

[bigreg2007]

bookmark

 

[Cleopatra_J]

I thought of doing it. Found the ad in the school paper at my job.. Registered... got the list of companies and then cut the company off.. They try to charge you to get the list of companies...

 

[cooliojones]

I thought of doing it. Found the ad in the school paper at my job.. Registered... got the list of companies and then cut the company off.. They try to charge you to get the list of companies...

Then you are with the wrong company. You NEVER have to pay to be a shopper, USE THE LINK I provided and you won't have to make those mistakes.

 

[cooliojones]

bump...

honestly, to each his own, but this is one of the best methods for making money out there today (part time). SOme of y'all trying to maximize that internet thing (Inbox dollars, domains, them survey sites), but if you want some REAL money to pay some REAL bills, you gotta roll up ya sleeves and do some work. Think about it:

Get paid to eat out
Get paid to go to the movies
Get paid to get your car serviced
Get paid to grocery shop

So not only to you REDUCE your bills by having them reimbursed, but you get PAID on top of that. Inbox dollars ain't gonna do that for ya playa. Sleep on it if you want, but I swear I was looking for this info (although not actively) for 5+ years, now I'm so glad I finally found it.

BUMP!!!

 

[CybaCipha]

bump

 

[cooliojones]

bump

 

[QwietStorm]

So you actually do this yourself? I'm down for any bullshit schemes. I really need something on the side.

 

[cooliojones]

So you actually do this yourself? I'm down for any bullshit schemes. I really need something on the side.

Do it almost everyday bruh. Just did a Subway yesterday and another one today. Free footlong and get paid on top of that. Got a Zaxby's on Saturday and a John Weiland home visit next week that pays $30 for about 30-45 minutes of my time. I only wish I found out about this 10 years ago.

 

[QwietStorm]

Cool, I'll look into it. My bad, meant to say NOT down with bullshit schemes.

 

[Skinnie Talls]

Do it almost everyday bruh. Just did a Subway yesterday and another one today. Free footlong and get paid on top of that. Got a Zaxby's on Saturday and a John Weiland home visit next week that pays $30 for about 30-45 minutes of my time. I only wish I found out about this 10 years ago.

What company you with...because I was interested until this one company stated that payments are sent +60 days....really turned me off to the whole idea.

Let me know something!

 

[cooliojones]

Shop N Chek (which is now Market Force), AboutFace, Goodwin, iMyst, Certifed Marketing, a host of others. I have actually gotten paid with all except Goodwin. Once you start, you don't want to work exclusively for any one company cause you will not make money that way (well you can, but you gotta hope they have steady work). Sign up for as many as you can, and periodically I'll post who you should absolutely avoid. Such as:

Advisory Group
Freeman Group
GAPBuster
Intellishop
Restaurant Evaluators
Mystery Guest, Inc.

I haven't worked for them personally, but I read that they all have had problems paying their shoppers on time, if at all.

Oh, and don't sweat the fact that it takes 60+ days to get paid or reimbursed. You have to start it and keep working it so that you have money coming in all the time, every month. I started in October, and now I expect a check every month around the 12-14th. Just was paid Monday and today.

Furthermore, now my girl's mom is into it too. SO we are all doing it. On Friday, I'm going to see Notorious for free, actually I'm getting paid $20 to go see it and measure the audience reaction to the trailers that play before the movie. Once the trailers are done, I'll sit back and enjoy nachos and drinks that are paid for, and it's not costing me one cent. Starbucks, Publix, Longhorn Steakhouse, all these places need shoppers and will pay you to evaluate, and reimburse you for your purchases.

But hey, you can keep reading here or just go sign up to make money doing what you were already gonna do.

 

[Skinnie Talls]

YO!

I just got an assignment to do the "trailer check" for Notorious,
I am waiting for paperwork. Pays $12.50 = Direct Deposit

My question is this though.....

1) Am I going to have to pay out of my own pocket @ the movie?

2) Am I going to be able to watch the movie or do I have to leave after the trailers?

 

[cooliojones]

YO!

I just got an assignment to do the "trailer check" for Notorious,
I am waiting for paperwork. Pays $12.50 = Direct Deposit

My question is this though.....

1) Am I going to have to pay out of my own pocket @ the movie?

2) Am I going to be able to watch the movie or do I have to leave after the trailers?

Nah, you don't have to pay at all, just print your paperwork, show it to the manager, then as you go to the auditoriums show it to the ushers and do like that song and "walk on by."

After you watch the trailers, you can stay and watch. you'll already be in the theatre, so it's not like they are gonna call the cops and lead SWAT into the theatre you are in! The "work" you have to do takes like 15 minutes. Actually, the "work" part takes like 5 minutes total. The only thing is that you have to check all the screens that it is playing on, so if it's playing on 3 screens, you'll have to pick 1 showtime to go see the trailers in auditorium 2, 1 showtime to check in auditorium 5, etc. Easy stuff.

Last time I checked 3 screens and they were spaced 30 minutes apart, so after the 6:30 showing, I got out of that one at about 6:45, then went into the 7:00 showing, then after I was done there, went into the 7:30 showing. After that, I went to another theatre across town and Had to check only one screen. I usually make my last check the one where I sit and actually watch the whole movie.

After you do it, post here about your experience.

 

[LEs Stroud]

Nah, you don't have to pay at all, just print your paperwork, show it to the manager, then as you go to the auditoriums show it to the ushers and do like that song and "walk on by."

After you watch the trailers, you can stay and watch. you'll already be in the theatre, so it's not like they are gonna call the cops and lead SWAT into the theatre you are in! The "work" you have to do takes like 15 minutes. Actually, the "work" part takes like 5 minutes total. The only thing is that you have to check all the screens that it is playing on, so if it's playing on 3 screens, you'll have to pick 1 showtime to go see the trailers in auditorium 2, 1 showtime to check in auditorium 5, etc. Easy stuff.

Last time I checked 3 screens and they were spaced 30 minutes apart, so after the 6:30 showing, I got out of that one at about 6:45, then went into the 7:00 showing, then after I was done there, went into the 7:30 showing. After that, I went to another theatre across town and Had to check only one screen. I usually make my last check the one where I sit and actually watch the whole movie.

After you do it, post here about your experience.

thats whats up but 12.50 to be in the field that long seems a little low and not worth it. but again this post is slamming. like you said im sure those jobs add up and can pay for a vacation at the end of the year

 

[Skinnie Talls]

thats whats up but 12.50 to be in the field that long seems a little low and not worth it. but again this post is slamming. like you said im sure those jobs add up and can pay for a vacation at the end of the year

$12.50 + $2.50 for each screening....

That's just 1 shop.....

 

[Skinnie Talls]

Does it usually take this long to receive paperwork to download?

 

[cooliojones]

$12.50 + $2.50 for each screening....

That's just 1 shop.....

Yeah and I think he's forgetting the part about them paying you to go see a movie that you would have paid $10 to see. On opening day. Whatever showtime you want.

And yeah, usually you have to download the paperwork the night before. I just got an e-mail about mine.

 

[Skinnie Talls]

They canceled on me....

I never got the paperwork & My assignments have been cleared out...

Now when I do a search the aren't any results....

I did get this message though....

One or more of your assigned theatres for the Warner Bros. First show trailer check WBFS0903F (Notorious) for Friday, January 16th has been cancelled by our client. Please confirm the locations that you may be assigned to. You can also search for additional theatres in your area by searching for this Project ID, or you can search for all available trailer check assignments by selecting "Trailer Checks" in the dropdown box.

We thank you for your continued support.
CRI/Market Force

 

[cooliojones]

Sometimes, that happens, but don't sweat, they'll be more. I had two from two other companies taken from me yesterday.

 

[Skinnie Talls]

I signed up with 3 companies....& I am not getting any assignments from either 1 of them....

 

[cooliojones]

I signed up with 3 companies....& I am not getting any assignments from either 1 of them....

Which ones? Sometimes they don't have any assignments available. I was signed up with one initially that I got the most work through, but this month they kinda dried up. Just go hard for at least a month, sign up w/ companies and read the message boards, it'll come thru.

Oh yeah, you gotta be QUICK too when getting assignments, cause they do go fast. Not only do people like this opportunity, but since we're in a recession, people are looking hard for anything that will put some dollars in their pockets.

 

[Skinnie Talls]

Market Force, AboutFace, & iMyst

I'm gonna play patient & see how it goes....

 

[cooliojones]

All of them are good, I worked with the first 2 this month, iMyst pays fast as hell too. Also depends on the area you in. I remember when I got my first shop, I was happy as hell! But you doing the right thing man, just keep checking the site and even if it's something you don't wanna do, do it so you show the schedulers that you are reliable and do good work. Then you'll get calls for help on certain projects that pay out more.

 

[Skinnie Talls]

I got 1 assignment where they want me to book an appointment for a carpet estimate & they actually want the person to come to my crib to do it.

I don't even let family & friends come thru like that....hell I don't even say "hi" to my neighbors....

Anything where I have to go to the store & jot down notes that's fine, but strangers in my home violates the sanctity of my lair.

 

[cooliojones]

I got 1 assignment where they want me to book an appointment for a carpet estimate & they actually want the person to come to my crib to do it.

I don't even let family & friends come thru like that....hell I don't even say "hi" to my neighbors....

Anything where I have to go to the store & jot down notes that's fine, but strangers in my home violates the sanctity of my lair.

It's just for a quote. I was gonna do it and use my girl's house. And it's $15, right?

It's not in my area anymore, but I would do it if it comes up again. AND they had one where you get $5 to make a website inquiry. Man last time they did that there were a bunch of them that were left on the board. If I knew then what I know now, I would have done 20 of em and made a quick buck with it.

I just had one cancel on me today because I called the number and it was disconnected. Oh well. But man, Notorious was the best movie I never paid to see!

 

[cooliojones]

Testimonials

Ok, made a separate post to list my testimonial. I look on this site a lot and see great ideas, but no one has stepped up and placed exactly how much they are getting, just being ambiguous and saying "yeah, I do that," or whatever.

Shopping is not going to be a cash cow for me, so I'm lowering my expectations to $500/mo from $1k/mo. Most of the stuff I do isn't out of my way, so it's just spending a few extra minutes helping people out and getting paid for it. Sometimes it's better than a P/T gig because it's so flexible. Also, the goal is this to more or less cover the customary expenses of going out and having a good time, i.e. eating out, movies, and eventually regular expenses like gas and groceries. Yes, it can be done!

Anyway, Jan 09 thus far I've netted $468.29 w/ 13 or so more days in the month left. This is made up of shopper fees and reimbursements from 10 different companies. Already I've been paid from one company I worked for LAST WEEK. Earlier this week I was paid from the work I did last month.

The way it is setup for me, at this point every month I will just receive money almost every week or so, some amounts higher/lower than others. Also, at this point, this pays for ALL of my bills, except the lease on my apartment.

 

[CybaCipha]

Yeah fam when I did the secret shopping thing I made a little cash but I really did it for the grub. I did all the lunchtime or evening food surveys I could handle. I used to do about 3 a week. Reimbursement plus a quick $5 - $12 bucks depending on the meal.
I didn't make more than $100 a month doing that shit. But I didn't go hard.