Field Agent

May 22, 2014 02:05PM

Similar to Gigwalk, but seems easier to use because the photo stuff is already within the app. Low pay that I would not go out of my way for, but I did stop at a home improvement store that was on my way and got $4 for less than ten minutes total (would have been even quicker if they had actually had the endcap I was supposed to photograph). It was nice not to have to wait to sign a vendor log or track down a manager for a signature. It seems like something worth checking as you head out each day, but......

They also have "screener" surveys they say will qualify for other jobs. I took a couple because it also boosts your statistics, but I'm not doing anymore. A few minutes after I took one, my home phone rang and some guy with a strong accent started asking about a product in the survey. Creeped me out because I hadn't given the app my home phone number! I didn't hang up as fast as I normally would have, because I was trying to figure out the angle, and he put me on the line with another guy with the same accent who said he was is my state. I know that is not true. I said I wasn't interested and hung up.

Now that this has happened, I'm wary of using the app any more at all. What do you think? I'd like to do the pictures and audits as fill in.

Former mystery shopper, current merchandiser.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/22/2014 02:28PM by cm.

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May 22, 2014 02:13PM

[www.fieldagent.net]

It seems it is only for IPod, IPad, IPhone. No android
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It probably would be ok on a route where you are in the area anyway.
I wonder how long turnaround time is for getting assignments. Minutes or hours?

May 22, 2014 02:18PM

cindy55 Wrote:
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> I wonder how long turnaround time is for getting
> assignments. Minutes or hours?

That is another reason it is better than Gigwalk - you get accepted immediately and have a set amount of time to complete the job. The photos I did had a 2 hour clock on them - it starts counting down as soon as you accept.

Former mystery shopper, current merchandiser.

May 22, 2014 02:21PM

I've used it a fair bit this past month and earned $50. I paid out $30 already into paypal.
As long as you;re in the area, it's great. The assignments I've done are extremely easy.

However, that phone call thing is creepy and worrisome.

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Mike T
Looking for shops in Western Canada

"Life is good because the alternative is forever "

May 22, 2014 02:21PM

There is another section called "scavenger hunt" where they want photos of specific items. Recently they have been in Walmarts, CVSs, and Sam's, so if you were merchandising there and saw the item, you could accept the job and take a picture and make a couple extra bucks on the spot.

Former mystery shopper, current merchandiser.

May 22, 2014 02:25PM

miketfse Wrote:
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> However, that phone call thing is creepy and
> worrisome.

I KNOW! I'm not doing any more surveys. While they don't ask for deeply personal information, it is more personal than just sending a picture from a store. It was a typical market research type survey - where do you shop for this product the most, have you ever used this product, etc.

Former mystery shopper, current merchandiser.

May 22, 2014 02:36PM

I merchandise weekly in CVS stores, and know the stores like my bathroom cabinet. Anything called scavenger hunt does get my attention. I will keep that in mind when I get a phone again. I may have to go IPhone.
I used to do the surveys that you would get in the mail. 20 pages and then you would get about $50 in coupons and free stuff.
That whole phone call thing is very worrisome though. I only do opinion stuff if there is a free item or a large discount involved.
Never on the phone.

May 22, 2014 02:52PM

I generally don't tell people about Field Agent because it increases the competition for the jobs.

May 22, 2014 06:30PM

jpgilham Wrote:
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> I generally don't tell people about Field Agent
> because it increases the competition for the jobs.

Another way to look at it would be that having lots of agents enables them to take on more clients. Clients want a quick turnaround and will be unhappy if jobs sit too long.

Everybody seems to agree the pay isn't worth going out of your way for, but so far to me it seems perfect for opening the app and seeing if you can take a job on the spot. With the clock ticking once you accept, it doesn't seem like you could plan a route around anything.

Former mystery shopper, current merchandiser.

May 23, 2014 02:34AM

I do FA wherever I am because it pays for my gas. I do not do the scavenger hunts but I do the audits. Easy money and they pay fast.

Shopping Central PA now..

May 26, 2014 08:37PM

Do you find that many of these types of apps are iPhone only?

May 26, 2014 09:02PM

I think a lot of them are just iPhone, but a lot of them are coming out with Android based apps. Personally, I think my iPhone is worth having just for the apps.

May 26, 2014 11:07PM

Field agent is the only one that I have tried that I can not use on android.

May 26, 2014 11:44PM

I had an Android and recently switched to an iPhone (my kids "have" to have them and said we could text and share stuff better if we all had the same). Yes, all these apps are really easy with an iPhone. I loved that big Samsung that just came out, though, and life would be great with a screen that size! Every time I see one, I sort of regret not getting it, but if you couldn't get the apps then it wouldn't matter anyway.

Former mystery shopper, current merchandiser.

June 03, 2014 01:15PM

Field Agent now works on my Samsung Galaxy 3!

June 03, 2014 07:18PM

Awww, I no longer feel as special since I have an iPhone instead of a Android.

June 27, 2014 05:56PM

My area has a lot of mystery shops posted and I'm glad to see them still sitting there - 10 questions and a photo, but discreetly as a shopper, for a whopping $3.50.

Former mystery shopper, current merchandiser.

June 27, 2014 10:51PM

I am seeing the same thing. The clown shop-(hospitality shop it was called) with every single thing the same as a mystery shop- but for even less $. Mandatory purchase, timings, pictures. Such a deal ( for the MSC) It was not Field Agent, it was one of the other ones. I took lots of pictures at the large mass discounter yesterday for Checkpoints, until the fire alarm went off and everyone had to evacuate the building. You get points for taking pictures of the bar codes of different products. When you have enough points, you get a gift card. I'm 3/4 of the way there already.
I signed up with 8 of the apps so far.

June 28, 2014 09:12AM

cindy55 Wrote:
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> I signed up with 8 of the apps so far.

Which apps? Just Field Agent?

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June 29, 2014 02:06PM

I think cindy55 means 8 different apps that offer in-store "jobs".

Cindy, I checked out Checkpoints and will start a new thread for that.

Former mystery shopper, current merchandiser.

July 08, 2014 10:57AM

I find the scavenger hunts not to be as fruitful for me. I can never find what they are looking for. Do you ever ask the associate for assistance?

July 08, 2014 06:42PM

If they approach me and ask if I need help finding anything, I will ask if they have it, but I wouldn't stop them to ask.

Former mystery shopper, current merchandiser.

August 01, 2014 09:35AM

Field Agent is available on Android.
I've been using it for approx 2 months.

The pay is very is minimal, but the tasks are incredibly easy.
However, it adds up really quickly.

Customer service is excellent.
I've done about 70 assignments.
I was denied payment on two.
I emailed to ask why I was denied the payment.
They replied the next day. (Yes, it was my fault)

Payouts are usually the same day.
I think the longest I waited was 2 days.

At $6.50 each, the scavenger hunts are highly competitive.
The trick to those:
only accept if you know that you can locate the correct UPC
take CLEAR photos

August 01, 2014 10:22PM

I haven't found any of the scavenger hunt items yet.

Former mystery shopper, current merchandiser.

November 20, 2014 05:14PM

Some jobs show as $0.00 today. Anyone know why?

December 08, 2014 09:38PM

Do these apps work on tablets? Specifically a (Windows) Surface?

December 08, 2014 10:26PM

Works better on Apple iPad tablets.

December 20, 2014 04:22AM

cindy55 Wrote:
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> [www.fieldagent.net]
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> It seems it is only for IPod, IPad, IPhone. No
> android
> .
> It probably would be ok on a route where you are
> in the area anyway.
> I wonder how long turnaround time is for getting
> assignments. Minutes or hours?

They have it for Android now, I'll probably get a windows phone for Christmas. Have to see if my wife would be intrested she has the new Iphablet. Not a big Apple fan. Tried it on my Moto Droid I could get to it, but didn't find anything close by that I could do. Tried the scavenger hunt app couldn't find squat. Most were discontinued sizes. Or high end stores or may be low end stores.

December 21, 2014 06:56AM

$7.50 for a price check at a discount grocery that takes about 30 minutes. Hmm Nope, I will pass Mr Bean.

December 24, 2014 12:54AM

There are a few jobs that never get filled on FA. I can't believe they are still posting photo shoot jobs for jails and correctional facilities. One is NOT ALLOWED to take pictures of these facilities, even if FA and the person/company with whom they are contracting provides a letter of authorization.

We also have many "Beer glassware audits" available in my area. I can only guess they don't get filled because most of the users of these instant job apps are under 21 years old.

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