are you suppose to pay to submit an invention idea

United States
September 29, 2011 6:18am CST
I submitted an idea to an invention submission place. And now they are asking me for money to research and submit my idea to different companies. Is this normal or am I being hustled ?
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@Madman22 (99)
• United States
29 Sep 11
No your not being hustled cause you do have to pay a fee for them to submit it, cause if you do not pay a fee other companies could steal your idea and you will not get paid for your invention. Trust me pay the fee. My cousin put in a invention, I forget what he submitted but he asked and they said so other companies cant steal it from you. What did you submit though for a idea? Happy Mylotting!! :)
• United States
30 Sep 11
Thanks madman22. i just didn't want to be hustled. i was hoping i wasn't making a bad choice by paying for the services. my invention idea has to do with the tank building and ship building industry. i had actually manufactured several device's to help speed up production and cut down on personnel injuries. my fellow workers told me to submit my ideas. and then i got laid off. but i've been a disabled veteran for some time now. and just decided to pursue the idea. the invention idea place was really excited about it. i submitted over 7 products for review. they are looking into making a all in one device.
• United States
30 Sep 11
That sounds pretty cool. I bet you will get paid pretty well with those products being made and then sold out. I wish I could submit a product but I can not think of anything to invent. Well good luck with your invention though. :)
@mehale (2200)
• United States
29 Sep 11
I really don't think this sounds like reputable business practices. I would be worried and would not be too quick to submit any money to them. It sounds like they are simply trying to make a quick buck. Also be careful where you post discussions...I don't think this one belongs in the "facebook" category. By the way, welcome to mylot.
• United States
29 Sep 11
ok thanks 4 the advice. just didn't know where to start.