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With over 200 MSCs and their clients to discover, there is a whole world of shops waiting. Banks, financial institutions, new homes, apartments, assisted living, parking facilities, DIY stores, child care, medical services, convenience stores, money transfer services, carpet cleaning, oil changes, tire stores, overnight hotel shops, fine dining, hair care, massages/spa services, storage facilities, shuttle services, food delivery, furniture stores, clothing retail, to name a few. Many of us won't even leave home for less than $20; most book 2 or more shops per day, close enough to one another to make the trip more profitable.
The forum is THE place to learn about all of this. Welcome and enjoy !
The forum is THE place to learn about all of this. Welcome and enjoy !
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.
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
That’s great. I would like to find those places. ???????? Do I have to sign up for every company to Stumble upon? What’s your suggestion how to find that? I am a great writer, organized and would like to do this seriously.
Best ways to sign up for MSCs?
First, there is a list of the 15 most discussed MSCs at the foot of the page. Start with those.
Always remember that clients change MSCs regularly, so just becasue an MSC has nothing of interest near you now does not mean that they won't 1, or 6 or more months from now.
Next search discussions on the forum like "banks" or "apartments" and read to see which MSCs members suggest and sign up with those.
Next, as a way to invest in your MS business, on any day that you do not have a shop, or as many shops as you would like, sign up with at least 5 new-to-you MSCs.
You will find a list of well over 100 MSCs at the foot of each forum page, so just work your way through those.
Finally, if you find that you just LOVE bank shops, for instance, post a question like, "I love bank shops. Which MSCs do you recommend for thes?."
ALWAYS remember that forum rules and shopper ICAs ban mentioning which MSC shops which client. Asking about that is sure to get your post deleted by a forum monitor, as well as making you look unprofessional. Schedulers and MSC managers also read the forum.
First, there is a list of the 15 most discussed MSCs at the foot of the page. Start with those.
Always remember that clients change MSCs regularly, so just becasue an MSC has nothing of interest near you now does not mean that they won't 1, or 6 or more months from now.
Next search discussions on the forum like "banks" or "apartments" and read to see which MSCs members suggest and sign up with those.
Next, as a way to invest in your MS business, on any day that you do not have a shop, or as many shops as you would like, sign up with at least 5 new-to-you MSCs.
You will find a list of well over 100 MSCs at the foot of each forum page, so just work your way through those.
Finally, if you find that you just LOVE bank shops, for instance, post a question like, "I love bank shops. Which MSCs do you recommend for thes?."
ALWAYS remember that forum rules and shopper ICAs ban mentioning which MSC shops which client. Asking about that is sure to get your post deleted by a forum monitor, as well as making you look unprofessional. Schedulers and MSC managers also read the forum.
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.
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Ok. Bank shops pay well… I’m gleaning that from this. And ok on the sign up. Do you find the phone shops worthwhile?
And ok on the sign up. Do you find the phone shops worthwhile?
I do not usually, but that depends on pay and circumstances.
Remember, to qualify to even see some MSC's better paid shops, you need to do several "basic" shops to a high standard, so do not be disappointed if those are all that you see when you are somewhat new to an MSC.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/30/2021 07:06PM by walesmaven.
Remember, to qualify to even see some MSC's better paid shops, you need to do several "basic" shops to a high standard, so do not be disappointed if those are all that you see when you are somewhat new to an MSC.
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.
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/30/2021 07:06PM by walesmaven.
I was wondering about that too. I am going to do some fast food to establish myself. And the other things. I’ve passed pretty much everything that I’ve taken. One question on the Chase exam eludes me. I reached out to ask if I could take again. I hope they allow.
joz,
You can actually ask them to help you with those exams. Most will do so.
Also, don't forget that some reimbursement-only shops can be valuable. Oil changes, for sure. But, also, if you get, use and pay in full every month, the rewards credit cards for 2-3 big "families" of hotels, and use those for hotel overnight shops and when buying groceries, fuel, etc., you will soon have enough rewards points for free nights. Those can be used for a vacation OR to do longer, multi-day MS routes.
Remember, reimbursements are NOT TAXABLE !
You can actually ask them to help you with those exams. Most will do so.
Also, don't forget that some reimbursement-only shops can be valuable. Oil changes, for sure. But, also, if you get, use and pay in full every month, the rewards credit cards for 2-3 big "families" of hotels, and use those for hotel overnight shops and when buying groceries, fuel, etc., you will soon have enough rewards points for free nights. Those can be used for a vacation OR to do longer, multi-day MS routes.
Remember, reimbursements are NOT TAXABLE !
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.
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
You have been so helpful. Thank you so much. That is such a great suggestion. -Joanne
Hi again. Can I ask one more question. I know you want me to look at this massive list, and I AM! Do you have a few favorites I should try first?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/31/2021 05:31PM by jozig67.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/31/2021 05:31PM by jozig67.
It is time for you to start posting in the other area of the forum where more members will see your posts. What you like and what I like may be totally different. I don't do fast food. I don't work for Sentry. It's all a matter of personal taste and what is offered in each shopper's geographic area.
So, the best help that I can be to you now is to encourage you to post your questions where more helpful forum members will chime in.
All the best!
So, the best help that I can be to you now is to encourage you to post your questions where more helpful forum members will chime in.
All the best!
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.
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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