Posted by TRG_wy on 3/28/07 9:12am
Msg #182343

O/T Membership upgrade pricing

I was going to upgrade my membership to Premier and noticed it went from $59 to $79 since I last checked. Furhter reading indicated that a sliding scale is used to determine upgrade fees.

I am disappointed. Iwas looking forward to finally upgrading but can't justify it now. I am semi-retired and my budget is sometimes tight. Needs, wants, and would like to have must be put into proper stacks. My upgrade status was moved to a new stack, but now it might just have to be forever put aside. Guess I'll have to settle for remaining "Basic".

Reply by Julie/MI on 3/28/07 9:20am
Msg #182349

Harry is running a business, it is a write off for you and there are some expenses in running a business, if he increases $20 bucks, good for him. I think you should talk to harry about privately, why complain about him on his own board? I big nervey if you ask me.

I'm too cheap to go premier and I still get calls.

Reply by TRG_wy on 3/28/07 9:30am
Msg #182351

I think you misinerrupted my post completely.

I am not complaining to or about Harry at all. It may NOT be a write-off me, depends on how one files taxes. Yes, Harry is running a business, that has nothing to do with the post either. If anything, my question is why a sliding scale and not just a simple upgrade fee.

Reply by Brad/AZ on 3/28/07 9:57am
Msg #182355

I'd say be thankful it's only $79. I would have to pay $139 to upgrade to premier. At $79 I could be easily swayed.

Reply by TRG_wy on 3/28/07 10:29am
Msg #182361

Yea, I know.
I was just bummed out when I saw that because I wanted to upgrade. Add us all up and I can see plenty of lost business as a result rather than gaining new business as Premier members. I'm content to stay where I am I guess.

Reply by KKinNoCal on 3/28/07 10:24am
Msg #182359

If you can scrape the money together, it will be well worth it. I get numerous calls from companies find me on NotRot every week. That $79.00 will be paid for with one signing. I would bet you get many more than one.

Reply by Christina Perez on 3/28/07 11:19am
Msg #182385

So this really helps generate business? What other websites are you signed up with?

Reply by Charm_AL on 3/28/07 10:29am
Msg #182360

because...

you would be the only premiere in your zip code alone is good enough reason to upgrade!
DO IT...you make it back with less than 1 signing.

Reply by marlindog on 3/28/07 10:39am
Msg #182366

what's there to think about?? if your semi retired and.....

need xtra $$$$$$$$$$$ your ship is here jump aboard. don't think for 1 minute that it wont pay off.

Reply by Brad_CA on 3/28/07 10:57am
Msg #182375

Re: what's there to think about?? if your semi retired and.....

$79.00 is well worth it. My business increased when I upgraded.

Reply by Amalia Contreras on 3/28/07 11:16am
Msg #182384

Re: THANKS NOTARY ROTARY / Just paid for my upgrade $139.00

All my buss. has been from this site / NOT FROM THE XXX

Reply by Roger_OH on 3/28/07 11:30am
Msg #182392

This is a no-brainer for $20...

This is business, and you have to spend money to make money. You will receive the $20 back manyfold in business opportunities that you might not otherwise get without the Premier listing. Additionally, you should be filing federal taxes for your notary business on a Schedule C form, and it IS deductible as a business expense.

Reply by Amalia Contreras on 3/28/07 11:48am
Msg #182394

Re: This is a no-brainer for $20...

Yes Roger I have!!

Reply by Mumbo719/FL on 3/28/07 4:36pm
Msg #182430

Re: This is a no-brainer for $20...

Definitely a worthwhile investment.

Reply by Brad_CA on 3/28/07 11:44am
Msg #182393

It appears that you are one of only three listed in your zip code. You are listed second. It also appears that there are no Premier members in your area. I still think it is worth it.

http://www.notaryrotary.com/agent/searchdtlbody.asp?id=BDR4MIT2&PostalCD=82604&l=&ll=&FileName=03113253001&RecordCount=4&Miles=20&LocType=&StateCD=0&PostalState=Wyoming&PostalCounty=Natrona&EstimateCost=0

Reply by Amalia Contreras on 3/28/07 11:54am
Msg #182396

Thanks for looking in to that Brad_Ca

I know my phone will ring soon!!!!!!!!

Reply by MikeC/NY on 3/28/07 6:03pm
Msg #182443

But the other side of that coin is...

... that if there are only three listed, there's not a heck of a lot of choices and the searcher will probably try the closest one first.

Just playing devil's advocate here. I paid more than that for my premier membership, and recovered it within a week - it was definitely money well spent. For people in areas where there are only a few notaries, however, there's not as much incentive to upgrade. I would definitely suggest to go ahead and upgrade anyway, but if the budget is tight, the $20 can make a difference.

It's the same thing we're warned against about judging the loans that we're witnessing - you don't know what the financial circumstances are, so you can't make a judgment about whether the loan is "good" or "bad".

Reply by WINotary/WI on 3/28/07 6:10pm
Msg #182444

One simple saying! In order to "make" money "you" have to "spend" money! You have to reinvest in your business in order for it to be successful! And if you're not out there excepting those ridiculous rates from those scrupulous SS, then you'll almost double that in that first signing you get for being numero uno! Premier has a meaning! And a sliding scale is just something you deal with in life. Call it inflation! If you need gas in your car to get to a signing, you not going to turn it down till gas prices go down to '95 rates are you? I like the sliding scale, because with the saturation of the XXX lately, it seperates the true business men from the boys.

Reply by TRG_wy on 3/28/07 7:09pm
Msg #182448

I agree you have to spend money to make money, but some investments don't justify the cost. There are only three of us here because Wyoming is a Very rural state. Only 500,000 people. Therefore opportunities are limited so investments into the business must be selected wisely. I already am a member of the local Chamber, BBB, several other associations, and have a great deal of experience. Believe it or not, a few dollars does make a difference.

I'm not harping or wholly against the sliding scale. I just personally do not see its value. You have one level, Basic, and you have another, Premium. To go from one to the other should be based on a simple fixed rate basis. Through the years as a former senior engineer I belonged to many associations and trade groups; I just never saw a sliding scale applied for upgrading member levels and then have that fee go down to a standard level fee after you pay the higher fee.

Bottom line is I can live were I am and apply the difference I would have paid elsewhere. Harry has an Excellent site and offers a great deal here. I wholly appreciate him for his efforts and his services to us all.