Shopper Technology

Video Equipment for Mystery Shoppers

August 18, 2014

The first step in video shopping is deciding what type of camera to use. Once a shopper has chosen between wired or wireless, button, glasses, pen, or whatever camera mode he or she wants, that person must next decide where to shop for it. Can a shopper just drop by their closest big-box store or…

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Hidden Video Cameras for Mystery Shoppers

July 28, 2014

When doing a video shop, a shopper can opt for many forms of cameras: button, pen and glasses to name a few. These cameras come in two forms: wired and wireless. The older and more common form is the wired camera, in which the lens is hidden in a public object, such as a button…

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Hidden Cameras for Mystery Shoppers

June 9, 2014

Doing a mystery shop feels even more secretive to me when I am recording it. Considering that hidden cameras come in many forms these days, including buttons, eyeglasses, pens, cell phones and other modes, a shopper can be very discreet and effective. Before even considering which camera mode to use, however, shoppers need to first…

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The Tools of a Mystery Shopping Spy

May 11, 2014

All of us use technology in our shopping pursuits, even if it is just to file a report online. Many shoppers use recorders and smartphones, some do audio and video taping, and others take their tablets on location. I am a shopper who resolved in 2014 to take advantage of these great sources. Over the…

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