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If you enjoy shopping then this is the perfect opportunity, getting paid to shop is an added bonus for doing something you enjoy anyway. Being a mystery shopper involves shopping in an establishment as a normal customer, asking sales staff about a product, purchasing an item, checking out the cleanliness of the store and noting politeness of staff and speed of service. After completing your mystery shopping duties you report your findings back to the company who hired you. Visit Shop 4 Pay

Many retailers require the services of mystery shoppers and are keen to employ the services of someone who is paid to shop. The establishments requiring the mystery shopping can range from department stores, restaurants, computer stores, hotels and even auto traders. The retailers appreciate feedback on how a normal customer on their premises will be treated by staff, speed of service and how the customer is treated generally. Of course it goes without saying, as the name mystery shopper suggests, that the staff must never be aware that you are there to check the premises and are actually being paid to shop.

Not only can you expect to be paid for being a mystery shopper but some companies also allow you to keep the items purchased during your mystery shop. The services of a mystery shopper are invaluable to retailers as they get to see their business through the eyes of a customer and make any changes necessary to their establishment, staff etc.

The jobs are occasionaly advertised in newspapers and magazines but a search of the internet is probably the best place to start. Search a fair amount of companies offering mystery shopping jobs until you find some that suit your needs and location. It is best to apply for a few different jobs as you will then have a better income each month

Many companies offering jobs as mystery shoppers do ask for a start up fee while others don't. It's really a case of searching to find a company who caters to your specific requirements. Shop 4 Pay