If you own a significant percentage of the section you are in a better position than if you have only a few acres. What is the name of the company who contacted you and are they leasing for a publicly traded company? [See “Oxy leasing in Gaines county” thread] Do you own the minerals and the surface/land? I have spoken with two very savvy oilmen who have leased minerals to companies for $750/acre a few miles south of Seminole. One leased quite a few acres and the other’s minerals were very close to active drilling. I know of ordinary folks in the same area who I believe leased for around $500/acre. So, hazarding a guess, unless you own several hundred acres and your minerals are very desirable, the bonus you receive will be in the above range. I don’t claim to know what’s going on in your area of Gaines county. Your minerals might command a higher price per acre. Please do additional due diligence. More important than the bonus, I think, is having a decent 25% royalty lease instead of one which is written to benefit the oil company. Please know there is no “standard” oil lease form and one word or phrase in the wrong place could cost you a considerable amount of money in the form of reduced royalties, etc. I think you should consider hiring an attorney to help you achieve a good lease: Cavaet Lessor! I believe most on this forum would advise handing over a signed lease only in exchange for an actual check or cashier’s check which is immediately payable. I would be very reluctant to accept a bank draft.Use of Bank Drafts for Bonus Payment in Oil and Gas Leasing