In the past (2004 and 2008) I was able to order copies of relatives' probate files stored in the Vienna Stadt- und Landesarchiv(MA 8) by e-mailing the archives. A few weeks later I would receive back a letter detailing the copying charges.
This week I contacted the archive by e-mail with another request and received back a form response directing me to their paid research service (at 70 euros per hour). In addition, the archive now charges 1 euro per page.
Has anyone had a recent experience with the archive's paid research service? Would there only be charges for the time it takes to look up the files in the indexes?
I also see >from the archive's web site however that scans made by visitors to the archives can be made for around 18 cents each. Can anyone recommend someone who could be hired to research these files? Please respond privately with any recommendations.
