I’m just putting this out here ’cause I know some of you have actually done this before. Frankly, the only store that pays me to shop is Walgreens, although probably not quite the way they have in mind. Shadowshopper.com claims you can make $150+ a week while eating and shopping. They have the free Bronze catagory and the $4.95 Gold one. Wouldn’t even have to use up your Restaurant.com certificates! It says that there are 1,355 jobs in the Naperville/DG/Lisle/Woodridge area. Check ’em out and let me know. I would definitely NOT sign up for the Gold plan before testing the free waters, so to speak. The free plan does not ask for credit card info.
I’ve read that any company that charges you to do mystery shopping is supect. I’ve shopped for one that was free, but with the exception of one toy store where I got to keep the toy plus the fee, it seemed like too much work for the pay.
Have you seen what people do for 5 Swagbucks?
I agree with the fees part, and would recommend starting with the freebie plan – while it’s limited in what you are offered, it’s a good way to see if the deals are legit. So, you looking for a part-time gig?