How to Become a Mystery Shopper, The Only Book You'll Ever Need, Expanded & Updated Second Edition (Perfect Paperback)

by Elaine Moran (Author, Editor)
Key Phrases: mystery shopping, gold certification, mystery shopping companies, Independent Contractor, Federal Trade Commission, Social Security Number (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
ACL Kudos...among the best I have read. INT Keep up the good work. OA Your work is wonderful... --Mystery Shopping Companies

COURIER POST NEW JERSEY .... Elaine Moran shops all over the country, combining her vacation itinerary with assignments to evaluate luxury hotels. Fitting the profile of the average Jane is essential to secret shopping, typified by Moran, who is neither flashy nor frosty. ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Spy Who Loves It. She warns readers not to get into secret shopping for the money as most gigs pay a measly $5 to $40. So why do it? It is an adventure. And, besides, the freebies are great. --Newspapers

MD - Your book is a tremendous resource and your experience is a big asset. I wanted to call in sick to my day job so I could start immediately. WS - Thank you SO much, I loved it! You are awesome. I would like to have an ounce of your enthusiasm someday. RB Smart, insightful, charming, entertaining. A big treat. EG - I really enjoyed your book. I have read your book from cover to cover. You provided a wealth of information. TS - The information you provided was clear and concise. I have to say that this is the first time, I felt that I could take the information given, and immediately apply it to the situation for which it was intended without hesitation RH - Your stories and anecdotes kept my attention while still providing the necessary learning required to implement the process of becoming a Mystery Shopper. CE I've read a few books regarding Mystery Shopping but this is the most informative one so far. I love the fact that she gives examples. WG - I ve learned so much from your book that I want to share the opportunity with three people who are very close to me. --Readers

Product Description
This is the second edition of the popular book which has been expanded and updated. It is a comprehensive guide to becoming a Mystery Shopper and includes a step by step and easy to follow approach. Taken from years of experience in the industry and a background in education, this book combines knowledge with practical advice. The book explains what a mystery shopper is, why companies use and need mystery shoppers, how to avoid scams, where and how to apply, and how to write evaluations. It also includes an updated list with hundreds of legitimate resources. After reading this book you will feel equipped and ready to tackle your first assignment.

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Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Mystery Shoppers Training Group; 2nd edition (May 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977736512
• ISBN-13: 978-0977736515
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #290,875 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery Shopping is no mystery with Elaine Moran's book,avoid scams find real companies that pay you, not you paying them. , June 4, 2008

By	Linda M. Maass "Professor Linda" (Los Angeles ,CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Elaine is ,most of all, a great teacher and doer of Mystery Shopping herself. I have taken her classes for years. I have purchased several other mystery shopping books and there is no comparison.
Elaine goes beyond in listing real companies that want mystery shoppers. They pay the shopper. They don't expect the shopper to pay a fee to "join". Elaine's upgraded book includes scams, and shopper awareness. Elaine gives reality as to what forms and reports a shopper may need. If one wants mystery shopping to be a business ,there is real information here to make sure you don't have losses. Because of Elaine's books I have done several shops for credible companies. It's so nice to get money back for dinners,recreation, and shopping, but especially nice to know that the companies are for real, thanks to Elaine's information. This is truly the only book you will need for Mystery Shopping to be successful.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Information in this Book, June 2, 2009

By	C. Derrico (La Habra, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The author of this book is wonderful, she gives lots of information on how to be a Mystery Shopper. I took her class 4 years ago and I am still going strong as a Mystery Shopper. I recently got my friend into this and now she is really enjoying being a shopper also. Defintely is a great book to purchase. A+++++++