Does mystery shopping really pay the bills?

Maybe not.  But it does provide shoppers with a unique ability to get paid to shop.  Literally. 

For instance, I recently received $200 worth of spa treatments in exchange for providing information about the technicians and treatments I experienced.  Imagine receiving a therapeutic massage free of charge, in exchange for being able to write an accurate report about the visit.  The massage, followed by a facial, was relaxing, enjoyable, and heavenly; especially, since it didn’t cost me a thing.

After my visit to the spa, I made a quick stop at a local burger restaurant for a great burger, fries and drink.  All paid for by my mystery shopping.  Relaxed and full, I returned home to enter my results.  The spa scored excellently.  The burger restaurant did as well.  All in all, my “free” day was quite enjoyable.  All it cost me was a little time afterwards entering the results (maybe thirty minutes to fill out both reports).  Not bad for a day’s work.

My family is accustomed to the free pizza, fast food, casual and fine dining restaurants, and clothing shops that I complete.  It seems that we rarely have to pay for items we would be purchasing anyway.

Have I gotten rich mystery shopping?  Of course not.  Have I saved money, gotten free products, and earned a little extra money?  Absolutely! Do I love it?  You bet!