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March 11, 2015 08:18PM
Hey everyone, I'm a 16 year old college student. I am a photographer/filmer. Money is tight and mystery shopping sounded like a great way to make a little extra on the side. Any suggestions on how to get started for someone under 18?
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March 11, 2015 08:51PM
Welcome to the forums! First, head on over to the New Mystery Shoppers area where the first 12 threads are all about getting started and basics that you will need to be aware of.

Then look first for shops testing compliance with age restrictions/IDs for alcohol and tobacco, since those seem to be very common and they are always looking for young persons.

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel

Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
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March 12, 2015 12:20AM
My understanding was you must be 18 in order to enter into a contract.

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March 12, 2015 02:13AM
Hi Filmer.

Welcome to the forum.

Unfortunately, I believe LisaSTL is correct when she suggests companies require shoppers to be 18 or older to enter into an agreement to be a shopper.

However, there might be a way for you to participate if you have an adult to tag along with. In general, there are some shops were a second person is allowed or even required (think many restaurant shops). You could go along to learn and assist. Also, there is a particular shop that requires an adult take a minor that could be 16 years old to attempt to purchase a specific product.

I hope that helps. If not, see you in two years!

Happily shopping Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut
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March 12, 2015 02:20AM
Ha! So that time spent watching Judge Judy wasn't all wastedsmiling smiley

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
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March 16, 2015 05:17AM
what country are you in? In the US, it is rare to have a 16 year old in college.

I have seen some jobs that need a person under 18 to see if the video game store will sell them an adult rated game or another age compliance shop I can't think of right now....


i am under the impression that you have to be at least 18 to do most shops in the US, although I don't remember if I read anything about that since I would have ignored it as I am over 18...


i do think you need to have an adult work with you through.

in the US< it is possible for people under 18 to work as independent contractors....I don't know how it works specifically with signing the contract. Teens do sometimes sign employment agreements, maybe the parent cosigns?

Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/16/2015 05:20AM by jmitw.
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