Scavenger Hunts are a unique category of Field Agent jobs. Some Agents love them and others- well - don't.
While some have been frustrated by Scavenger Hunts, many Agents enjoy making extra cash completing these jobs. In order to minimize frustrations, we want to offer some clarifications and tips for these jobs.
How are they unique?
- They’re HUNTS! We don't know exactly where to find the item. We provide suggestions/possibilities, but can't make any guarantees.
- You do not get paid unless you find the EXACT requested item, UPC, and complete the job as requested. Important: We are unable to offer compensation for gas or time searching.
Why is the information given so vague?
- The information we give you is ALL the info we receive from the client.
- The reason we have the jobs to offer is that the client needs information about the product to fill in gaps in a product database.
What information will I be given?
- Product Description – This will likely be vague, and it’s all we have.
- Section - This will be a likely or possible section where you could find the item. Sometimes the section is WAY off.. But it's all the information that our Client currently has and our best guess at any tips for you.
- UPC – The item you find must have the EXACT same 10-digit UPC.
- Retailer – This is just a suggestion of a place to start, you are free to find the item anywhere. You could find the item in the suggested retailer, in a totally different retailer, or even at home.
How can I be successful with Scavenger Hunts?
- Do not reserve the job unless you have found the item. Submitting a job without finding the item will result in a Denial which would negatively affect your agent statistics.
- While we do not recommend reserving until you find the item, you can always still cancel the job if you reserve it and realize you can't find it or you found an incorrect item. Canceling a scavenger hunt job will not negatively affect your agent score.
- Familiarize yourself with UPCs and item descriptions. You will start to learn what the abbreviations mean.
- Scan through the list of items requested and then keep your eye out for them.
- Once you find the item, follow the instructions carefully.
- Take clear photos. We can’t accept blurry photos or photos with a glare. We must be able to read EVERY WORD on the package.
- We allow for extra photos, so feel free to take more than required to ensure you meet the request.
- You must be at least 21 years old to complete these jobs.
We hope this helps you better understand Scavenger Hunts. If these jobs don’t interest you, please stick to other Field Agent jobs and leave these for Agents who enjoy the HUNT!
Comments
7 comments
Is there a difference between the 'Eye Spy' & the 'Scavenger Hunt' categories of jobs?
Hi @amanda!
These 2 programs are very similar. The key differences are the amount of detail that we receive from Clients and thus are able to provide for our Agents in their search. There are several subtle differences, but by and large the goal is to find the products requested that match the UPC #.
I see the differences, but the first commenter was right. They are very very subtle
The UPC changed on a lot if your products. When will you update your system. When I went to the store the UPC was not found so I know people that work for the store and they said in the bakery when they change or add new ingredients the upc changes. How will you handle that on the future. Many other products and brands are the same way.
Hi @Demetria, Thank you for the comment here.
You are correct that there are regularly many different UPCs that may be in circulation at any given time. The Client is looking for the specific UPC requested. If our Agents can locate the exact item matching the UPC, the Client will pay for those photos of the item. There may be many other 'close matches' but those are not the items the Client is looking for.
This other help article can also be helpful:
What if the product details appear to match perfectly but the UPC is different in my Eye Spy or Scavenger Hunt Job?
I hope that this helps!
@Demetria yes what you are saying is correct!!!
I just read in a group chat for shoppers that changing one ingredient changes the UPC on the product and that's why the companies are wanting us to find the product on the shelf to see if older version of the product is still on the shelf or if it is just the newer version. Someone that worked in retail suggested that they have a lot of luck finding the right UPCs if they dig around on the shelf or go to an endcap or clearance area or if they dig to the bottom of a bin.
i tried the scavenger hunt in costco and couldnt find 7 items in a row. or the item was there with the wrong upc. i would not try this job again personally.
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