Posted by Debjo on 2/28/06 9:24pm
Msg #100821

Newbie info...

Just wanted to send this along to you guys for info on fees. Found this when doing some
research. Professional Notaries of California , has a list of fees. Looks good , thought I would
send it on. Hope it can help. ( at www.pronotaries.com/fees.htm)

Reply by CaliNotary on 3/1/06 12:49am
Msg #100836

That is a terrible example of how to set our fees

Nobody charges for edocs by the page. And a legal sized paper surcharge? Using USPS priority mail as the shipper and charging for it? A rush hour surcharge? A Sunday surcharge?

Any newbie who uses this information as a guide to setting their fees is in for a rude awakening on the realities of this business. What is reflected on that webpage isn't anything remotely close to what the average is in the industry.

Reply by RayC_TX on 3/1/06 5:45am
Msg #100844

Few things I found ...

1. Rule of thumb .... INFORMATION OVERLOAD Way to much info.
General fees ..... Package price was plenty you want the customer to get a general
over view and call you. I was scared by the time I got to the 4th line.

I kind of felt my page was sad...... I dont feel so bad anymore.

I didnt see a place to order a Happy Meal!

Reply by Kelly M Robertson on 3/1/06 7:54am
Msg #100854

Quoting Fees on Website

A baaaad idea anyhow. If you quote, you're stuck. When asked, "How much is your fee?", the best answer is always, "What's the most you are authorized to pay?". Putting the ball back in their court will yield you more money most of the time. My gosh, why take $150 when they may be willing to give you $200!

I took at look at that website and the fee structure is absurd. Maybe the owners are new at this. kelly