I find the rate are usually better on p411. Some offer discounts.
Originally Posted by jwood
I suppose I should be more specific. The provider profiles usually show the higher rates. There may be special rates available in the P411 ad boards but they are usually not reflected in a provider's profile.
At best, it is the same but I have been burned many times by just booking in P411 without cross checking ECCIE and Backpage ads. The differences are usually only about $50 but occasionally as much as $100.
Here is one that I later discovered was advertising on the backpage for $100 less...but don't pick on her: it is a pretty common occurrence.
Gina,
It is understandable that you would want to post your concern publicly but we both know your approach to these issues when brought to your attention privately. In this case, I would agree that it would be a waste of your "valuable" time.
Provider profiles are not continuously updated in the same way as ads so it would be unrealistic to expect them to change them every time they post an ad somewhere else....even within your site.
Most providers will gladly honor lower rates found elsewhere if it is agreed ahead of time, but I have yet to see, and would never expect one offer me money back if I was not already aware.
As far as I know, P411 is still the best tool of its kind for screening and convenience but not so much for price. This is just something guys need to be aware of.