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In my area, BARE only has one shop, listed about 30 times in different areas, and it pays $30 for a minimum hour and half required on site, doing something completely purposeless, plus the narrative write up. Total waste of time I'd pay bare $30 to not have to do this shop.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/11/2018 05:37AM by rothers27.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/11/2018 05:37AM by rothers27.
LShapiro, you asked for constructive feedback. Here is some:
I have nothing against BARE. However, work I have done for them is minimal due to the small scheduling windows you allow for shops. I just opened BARE now, and see all the shops have the option to choose dates between the 11th and 13th. Maybe the 14th on a couple. I am a long term planner. I have long since scheduled this week. You have one shop I'd gladly take, that is close by, about 10 miles SE. Right now, I could generously choose the 11th or 12th. Sorry, I've booked tomorrow already, and I am going SW. More then likely this shop could be done any day this coming week (or at least until the 15th), but for some reason, BARE doesn't allow that. I'd take this shop now if the 19th or 20th was available. Assuming you need to have this shop done in February, then you'd have this shop off the board now. But what's going to happen, is by the time you open the 19th and 20th, I've booked my 19th and 20th with shops from other MSC's. Therefore, I just don't end up doing much work for your company. I need companies that let me plan ahead better.
That was intended to be the constructive feedback you requested, and not a complaint.
I have nothing against BARE. However, work I have done for them is minimal due to the small scheduling windows you allow for shops. I just opened BARE now, and see all the shops have the option to choose dates between the 11th and 13th. Maybe the 14th on a couple. I am a long term planner. I have long since scheduled this week. You have one shop I'd gladly take, that is close by, about 10 miles SE. Right now, I could generously choose the 11th or 12th. Sorry, I've booked tomorrow already, and I am going SW. More then likely this shop could be done any day this coming week (or at least until the 15th), but for some reason, BARE doesn't allow that. I'd take this shop now if the 19th or 20th was available. Assuming you need to have this shop done in February, then you'd have this shop off the board now. But what's going to happen, is by the time you open the 19th and 20th, I've booked my 19th and 20th with shops from other MSC's. Therefore, I just don't end up doing much work for your company. I need companies that let me plan ahead better.
That was intended to be the constructive feedback you requested, and not a complaint.
tcurione, I understand what you are saying, but I get stuff like that done by emailing schedulers/reps for Bare directly with dates and other requirements. It usually works really well for me.
@tcurione - Thank you for your helpful insight. Like @JASFLALMT said, the shops are usually scheduled with a short window at a time to try and get them scheduled. A lot of times the shop does not have to be completed and report to the client within that 2 day window, it's just how the scheduler has it set up. If there is a shop that you're interested in, you can always apply for the shop and then open the guidelines and choose the date you intend to complete the shop. Hope this helps.
Marketing | Business Development
Phone: +1 800 296 6699
www.bareinternational.com
Phone: +1 800 296 6699
www.bareinternational.com
Franchise Compliance. Their carpet cleaning shops were the bomb.
I just started working full time on a special project with Bare. I did like working with them as a shopper and since they paid for training, comp'd my accommodations at the Hyatt, I now have a FIAT Coop rental, I would say THEY ARE MY MOST FAVORITE. I had no idea my shopping career would lead to a special project lasting into the holidays and into next year if the "West Coast" team proves its worth. I am so excited and my project duties are awesome. They take me into the same type stores, venues and next we will be traveling to OR, AZ, WA and perhaps Nevada, but Nevada as we know is tricky even for special projects. I am referring people so contact me for direct link to Bare special projects. It is not listed on their Mystery Shop website and if you dont know what you are looking for, the job title may throw you off or confuse you. Happy Shopping #IhearBare!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/13/2018 05:24AM by terispears65.
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Very funny, Eric. For those that don't know, FC went out of business and didn't pay shoppers.
What gives with the weirdness lately, Eric?
What gives with the weirdness lately, Eric?
Although I am a planner, I enjoy the short term window. When I am ready to work I can work. If I book a shop to far in advance I may not be able to be as selective as I would like. However there have been shops schedule for the following month with great pay and I do book those asap. I am flexible that is why I loved shopping. I shop full time with BARE now and it is a change. Fun, exciting, detailed and busy! Enjoying my new project! One small shop lead to a big project. Complete with training, great online support, benefits, retirement plan. I was ready to retire to full time part time shopping, then BARE made this opportunity available. I hope to be the oldest shopper in the world! Happy Shopping!
Some Forums can be boring..this made me giggle! Happy Shopping!
Teri, I guess I am not giggling since Franchise Compliance owed me $218.33 when they went out of business and Adam (owner) took off owing me and other shoppers money. You go ahead and giggle, but I don't find it amusing. Thanks alot.
And it was a reimbursement, too, so it's not like I was just missing out on promised shop fees, it was money I had to pay out of pocket that I never got back. Really funny.
I am interested. What is your email so I can sent request?
We are excited to have you on board!
Marketing | Business Development
Phone: +1 800 296 6699
www.bareinternational.com
Phone: +1 800 296 6699
www.bareinternational.com
BARE used to do video shopping. Now its almost non-existent. What's really going on, Jason Bare?
@LShapiro_Bare_Intl wrote:
I'd love to hear your thoughts about working with BARE International. Of course, we are hoping for positive feedback.
Hi @Eric in Tampa. I showed your message to Jason. He says, “Thanks for remembering the good ol’ days. Bare currently outsources our video shops to a partner.”
Marketing | Business Development
Phone: +1 800 296 6699
www.bareinternational.com
Phone: +1 800 296 6699
www.bareinternational.com
This schedulers are located in the Philippines is what one told me Yesterday, and she let me know she made money on each shop she booked. She even gave me her personal number to call and let her book all my MF jobs with...... haha nope nope nope . The I had another call in two hours call and try to get me to book with her again for half of what I’ve been scheduling in the past.
This is when they are usually needing to get these filled on the last minute and outsource scheduling and use the bonus amount that are usually used on last minute shops.
This is when they are usually needing to get these filled on the last minute and outsource scheduling and use the bonus amount that are usually used on last minute shops.
I just work from home right now and Intellishop gives me the most shops. The guidelines are easy and the schedulers are easy to work with. I see nobody mentioned them though. Reality Check is good too.
The Company Profile for Mystery Shop Gigs wording looks like a Microsoft newsletter sample template with space filler words meant to be replaced with the user's actual copy. In other words, it looks like another work in progress to me.
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Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 02/24/2018 03:14AM by ny75x1.
There are so many great companies, it just depends on where you live and what kinds of shops you like. SeeLevel and A Closer Look were some of my very first that I did shops for, and I still like both of them a lot. A Closer Look does tend to require a lot of detail, but I feel working with them made me a better shopper. I also love Service Sense, Mercantile, Reality Based Group and Coyle. Amusement Advantage, like A Closer Look, requires a lot but the schedulers and editors are some of the most responsive and helpful. It’s not one company, but I love working with the companies on the iSecretshop platform, those shops in my area have been some of the most fun. I find their shops (and MF) easiest to input on a cell phone. Last but not least, I love a good Marketforce shop, especially if it’s relatively local and bonused!
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