Today, 06/07, I received a notice of video shops in my area of Ohio. Although there were several details, the fee could only be seen by clicking a link. Upon that page opening, I learned the following: The fee was $30, a cell phone was not acceptable, a test needed to be taken and the written part of the report had a same day submission requirement. Finally, 18 of the 23 shops for Ohio had been snatched up and scheduled.
Folks, 15 yrs. ago, such a shop would have paid me $60 to $90. would not have required a test and I was given at least 24 hrs. to submit the video without a report of questions.
The above is merely a commentary on the fee situation that exists for shoppers. It is NOT a criticism of MSCs, who are faced with a mandate to extract the maximum work for the least pay.
Folks, 15 yrs. ago, such a shop would have paid me $60 to $90. would not have required a test and I was given at least 24 hrs. to submit the video without a report of questions.
The above is merely a commentary on the fee situation that exists for shoppers. It is NOT a criticism of MSCs, who are faced with a mandate to extract the maximum work for the least pay.