Did you know you could be paid to shop, dine out, visit theatres, amusements parks and just about any other kind of business both in the online and offline world? Well, there are thousands of people who are being paid to do just that! These people are known as mystery shoppers and businesses all over the country are always on the lookout for more people to perform these import customer satisfaction jobs. If you can spare the time to follow simple instructions and accurately report back on your experiences, then you too can become a mystery shopper and start earning money in your free time today.

If you are serious about becoming a mystery shopper then you should consider checking out the Mystery Shopping UK Guide. This highly informative mystery shopping eBook was written to help potential UK mystery shoppers get into the industry and turn their hobby into a successful part time career. You will learn how to find mystery shopping jobs and how to hit the ground running, presenting yourself in a professional way to get those jobs as well as loads of invaluable mystery shopping tips and advice from a real mystery shopper. The ebook contains links to over 100 real mystery shopping companies in the UK so you can start applying today and join the hundreds of mystery shoppers already getting paid to shop and evaluate services already. Click here to learn more and order your copy today

What is Mystery Shopping?

Mystery shopping is basically a way in which companies can evaluate the effectiveness of various parts of their business, typically that part which interacts directly with a consumer in on way or another. They want to know things like whether their customers are receiving good customer service, whether their staff are offering their store card with every sale, if customers are being offered the special soup of the day…that kind of thing and the best way to find out is to randomly sample a customer’s experience.

So What Does A Mystery Shopper Do?

A mystery shopper poses as a real customer and uses the service in the way a normal customer would. The mystery shopper, also known as a phantom shopper or more commonly as a secret shopper in the United States, is expected to remember, record and report back on the interactions during the shopping experience. Often, they will have a specific set of actions to perform, or questions to ask, or specific things to remember if the employee offered…for example, did they ask “would you like fries with that?” when you ordered a burger at the drive through window.

How Much Do Mystery Shoppers Get Paid?

Despite what you may have read elsewhere, mystery shopping jobs are not a get rich quick scheme but rather a great way to get paid for performing simple shopping transactions in your spare time. They are also a great way to get some freebies whilst being paid at the same time. You might be asked to go to a cinema, watch a movie and evaluate the service, cleanliness etc. That’s an all expenses paid trip to the movies…plus you’ll get paid for it. You might be sent to a 5 star restaurant, or to stay at a luxury hotel, or check out a theme park, again, all expenses paid plus you’ll earn money for competing the job. You get the picture. A typical mystery shopping job might pay anywhere from £5 to £50 or higher but factor in the free stuff you get in the process and the pay can be quite a bit higher. In addition, regular mystery shoppers claim to really enjoy their job which is always a bonus.

How Many Mystery Shopping Jobs Will I Get?

Well, that’s a question which is pretty much impossible to answer. Many mystery shoppers claim to receive regular work from mystery shopping companies, whilst others say very few. A good start is to apply to lots of mystery shopping companies in the first place as the more you are accepted for, the more chances you have of receiving regular mystery shopping opportunities. One thing you must realise is that mystery shopping is not a substitute for full time employment. Yes, there are some unscrupulous websites saying you can make £1,000’s every month as a mystery shopper but that’s simply not true. You can definitely make money, get some great freebies and have fun as a mystery shopper but it is not a full time career.

Are They Looking For People Like Me?

Yes! Mystery shopping businesses are looking for people from all walks of life, all ages, ethnicities, genders etc. to perform their mystery shopping assignments. The chances are, they are looking for someone exactly like you, and if not right now, then in the future.

Where Can I Find Mystery Shopping Jobs Online?

The best way is to plug “mystery shopping” into your favourite UK search engine. You will find lots of companies that way, many with online application forms.

I would also recommend checking out the Mystery Shopping UK ebook for lots of useful information about becoming a mystery shopper as well as around 100 UK mystery shopping companies you can apply to.