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Free Beginner’s Guide to Mystery Shopping

The guide is coming soon

The approved PDF is not available yet. You can create your account and save your shopper profile in the meantime.

Topics

  • Getting started
  • Completing a shopper profile
  • Evaluating assignment fees and expenses
  • Organising assignments
  • Objective reporting
  • Evidence and deadlines
  • Confidentiality
  • Recognising scams

Getting started checklist

  1. Create your free account
  2. Complete every section of your shopper profile
  3. Read and accept the shopper agreement and privacy notice once published
  4. Submit your application once the approved agreements are available
  5. Read each assignment's fee, expenses and deadlines before accepting

Become a shopper

Reading the guide does not register or approve you as a shopper, and no earnings or assignments are promised.

Common questions

How do I apply?

Create an account, confirm your email and save your shopper profile. Application submission opens once the approved shopper agreement and privacy notice are published. Our team then reviews applications for suitable assignments.

Is registration free?

Yes. Velvet Standard does not charge shoppers to register or join.

Are assignments guaranteed?

No. Registration does not guarantee approval, assignments or earnings. Invitations depend on project needs, availability and your suitability for the brief.

How are fees and expenses explained?

Each assignment shows its fee, expenses, requirements and deadlines before you accept. Read the brief carefully and ask the team about anything unclear before committing to the visit.