Mystery Shopping

Mystery Shopping

Do you love to shop, or have a desire to directly impact on the way customer service is conducted? Would you like to be paid to shop at globally recognised brands at times that suit you? Get rewards in exchange for a little effort with Mystery Shopping!

What is Mystery Shopping?
Mystery Shopping is a program market research companies use to measure and improve the quality of the customer service provided by retail outlets. By using Mystery Shopping, businesses are able to gain improved insight into how the customer related functions of their business are performing. GAPbuster is a world leader in Mystery Shopping, and has organised over 4.8 million Mystery Shops for some of the world's largest brands.

It involves recruiting people like you, and training them to be "mystery shoppers", who then go to one of our clients' stores and act as customers, making enquiries, asking questions, or legitimately shopping for products. The mystery shopper then completes an online survey about their experiences in the store and is rewarded by GAPbuster with cash payments, purchase discounts, and/or the goods or services purchased.

Mystery Shopping gives shoppers the opportunity to be paid to eat out, buy petrol, watch films, and buy clothing, plus much more.

We have many loyal, happy Mystery Shoppers. Here is what one of our Mystery Shoppers thinks about us:
"I really enjoyed doing GAPbuster assignments. Previous to becoming a mature student, I worked as a marketing analyst, so this kind of work is right up my street!"
Ruthe, Norwich, Ireland

Why should I be a Mystery Shopper?
Some shoppers join for the thrill of the shop, others because they enjoy knowing their work will impact on the way customer service is delivered by the companies they shop with. GAPbuster Mystery Shoppers stay on because they see the improvements their efforts make, or they find the flexibility difficult to beat, as jobs can be scheduled for the clients you want to assess, at times that suit you! Work when and where you want, as much or as little as you like!

Here is what another one of our Mystery Shoppers thinks about us:
"Mystery shopping with GAPbuster lets me make money while the kids are at school but still be there when they need me."
Jackie, Kansas, USA 

Where can I do Mystery Shopping?
GAPbuster Mystery Shopping programs are operating in over 50 countries worldwide, and will likely be operating in your local area. The range of industries that GAPbuster is involved with means that GAPbuster is second-to-none in the number and variety of mystery shopping jobs it can provide. The GAPbuster client list to choose from is ever-expanding, which means that if a particular client isn't using GAPbuster's programs right now, chances are it will be in the future.

Here is what Kwan from Hong Kong thinks of GAPbuster:
"I love doing jobs for GAPbuster, because they have plenty of work in my local area"
Kwan (Hong Kong)

Can anyone be a Mystery Shopper?
GAPbuster Mystery Shopping is perfect for a range of people, including stay-at-home mums and dads, professionals, and students, as the flexibility of mystery shopping means a job can be scheduled for a lunch break, between classes, at night, in the morning, on the weekend or between errands. 

With more businesses becoming aware of the benefits of mystery shoppers and with the Mystery Shopping industry expanding, new mystery shopping companies are setting themselves up to the meet demand.

With so many companies to choose from, what sets GAPbuster apart from the rest? Here are few answers:

  • Reliability - GAPbuster is a world renowned company, operating in partnership with some of the world's largest companies.
  • Global Reach - GAPbuster operates worldwide in over 50 countries, and in over 25 languages. Chances are there's a GAPbuster Mystery Shopping program in operation in your town.
  • Payment - GAPbuster's rates exceed industry standards, and are paid monthly through International Money Transfer. Payment is fast and reliable.
  • Experience - GAPbuster has been conducting Mystery Shopping Programs for over 14 years, with over 4.8 million Mystery Shops conducted so far and its knowledge and experience makes it the number one choice for companies and shoppers.

Here is what Robert from the USA has to say about GAPbuster:
"GAPbuster's assignments are simple to understand, easy to conduct and they pay the fastest"
Robert (Reno, USA)

What should I avoid when choosing a Mystery Shopping Company?
Unfortunately, like in many industries, not all things are created equal in the Mystery Shopping industry, and not all companies are as reputable as GAPbuster, with several fraudulent companies posing as legitimate and lucrative sources of mystery shopping jobs. It is important to be on the look out for the telltale signs of a fly-by-night mystery shopping company, and remain vigilant at all times.

Some things to look out for include:

  • Companies that ask you to pay upfront fees for applying, training, or registering to be a mystery shopper
  • Companies that claim you will make massive profits easily with Mystery Shopping. See the GAPbuster FAQ page to view our payments rates
  • Companies that "guarantee" a Mystery Shopping job 
  • Companies that send you unsolicited e-mails that offer "shop for free" or "work from home" jobs.

These types of companies may use newspaper ads, e-mails and other forms of communication to attract shoppers, claiming to be the best path to a high-earning mystery shopping career. These promoters may ask you to pay an application fee to 'register'.

GAPbuster will never ask for any upfront fees, or indeed, any fees at all!

How do I become a Mystery Shopper?
GAPbuster is interested in forming long-term, meaningful relationships with our Mystery Shoppers. If Mystery Shopping with GAPbuster sounds like the right fit for you, then join the over 40,000 GAPbuster Mystery Shoppers today, and have a noticeable impact on customer service, get paid to shop, at a time and place that suits you best.

To apply to become a GAPbuster Mystery Shopper, click here today.

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