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03-03-2009, 04:57 PM
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Certified Remodeler
Trade:
Kitchen bath remodeler
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: North Oaks,MN
Posts: 3,166
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Who is Bestcontractors.com
Had an inquiry today from Bestcontractors.com. Free leads plus free listing.
I don't trust anyone doing this, ever hear of them?
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03-03-2009, 04:59 PM
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Organic Painter
Trade:
Painting Contractor
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Louisville, Ky.
Posts: 945
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Free leads plus free listing, you better jump on it. It sounds like they are starting a website and are offering a free spot until people start buying. 
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03-03-2009, 05:05 PM
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Certified Remodeler
Trade:
Kitchen bath remodeler
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: North Oaks,MN
Posts: 3,166
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All I can think is how much does this free stuff cost. I'm gonna pass.
Ever heard of them?
Their web address www.bestcontractors.com
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03-03-2009, 05:12 PM
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Pro
Trade:
Home Remodeling
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,365
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FREE stuffs always requires conditions -> Let they use your company for their advertising, emails, and/or marketing purposes later (to promote their web presence). Don't believe in "No Strings Attached" anymore.
The rest is up to you.
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03-03-2009, 05:18 PM
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#5
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Pro
Trade:
seamless gutters
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: new hampshire
Posts: 655
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Nice looking site though.
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03-03-2009, 06:06 PM
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Pro
Trade:
Roofer, Remodeler,
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Richmond, Va.
Posts: 1,656
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I went through the process partway to see what was up. It wanted $249. for a roofing listing. I can get PR5 directory listings for free.
Last edited by tinner666; 03-03-2009 at 07:55 PM.
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03-03-2009, 07:22 PM
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#7
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nick@nite
Trade:
Painting
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Mass/RI
Posts: 470
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Just searched for painters in my area code, first four painters that came up, are out of business......have been for a few years.
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03-03-2009, 07:30 PM
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nick@nite
Trade:
Painting
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Mass/RI
Posts: 470
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tinner666
I went thtrough the process partway to see what was up. It wanted $249. for a roofing listing. I can get PR5 directory listings for free.
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$249. a month............... 
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03-04-2009, 12:28 AM
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LIVE FREE OR DIE!!
Trade:
General
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 362
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It seems like they want to offer free listings untill their site becomes populated and popular, then they will turn the old fee up...as long as you can get out when they start charging, sounds like a deal. But are homeowners liking for the contractor to call them? I mean it seems like a hassle to have to wait for contractors to call you, when you can just open up the yellow pages and get some one on the phone instantly and free...
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03-04-2009, 03:31 AM
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Organic Painter
Trade:
Painting Contractor
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Louisville, Ky.
Posts: 945
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But are homeowners liking for the contractor to call them? I mean it seems like a hassle to have to wait for contractors to call you, when you can just open up the yellow pages and get some one on the phone instantly and free...
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People are efficient so yes they would use it because waiting for 3 painters or what ever to call you back is better than calling 15 because nobody answers and only talking to one.
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03-04-2009, 06:39 AM
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stop botherin' me!
Trade:
Roofing Siding Gutters Windows
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Chicago
Posts: 7,505
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I'm talking with them currently and they are advertising in my area. Most lead services offer free listings initially to get a few contractors in an area, then start promoting the area and after they get a few free leads for the contractors will begin charging.
As of now it's $295 for a 3 zone area and 1 trade. They said they'd give me a free upgrade to 5 zones and 2 trades. I'm probably going to do it and try it out for 3 months.
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03-04-2009, 09:56 PM
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#12
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Organic Painter
Trade:
Painting Contractor
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Louisville, Ky.
Posts: 945
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As of now it's $295 for a 3 zone area and 1 trade. They said they'd give me a free upgrade to 5 zones and 2 trades. I'm probably going to do it and try it out for 3 months.
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I like this guy Grumpy, Pretty much says quit your crying and get some extra business.
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I can get PR5 directory listings for free. __________________
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Please share...
Last edited by Mr. Mike; 03-04-2009 at 09:59 PM.
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03-04-2009, 10:44 PM
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#13
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Certified Remodeler
Trade:
Kitchen bath remodeler
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: North Oaks,MN
Posts: 3,166
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Why not try them out, but I would only buy with a low limit credit card. Many of these companies in the past messed with your (my) payment schedule and then you fight to get credited back. I'm gonna pass on this one.
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03-04-2009, 11:03 PM
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#14
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Organic Painter
Trade:
Painting Contractor
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Louisville, Ky.
Posts: 945
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Quote:
Had an inquiry today from Bestcontractors.com. Free leads plus free listing.
I don't trust anyone doing this, ever hear of them?
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See I thought it was free for you. I see not doing it if it is going to cost you to join a new not very high ranking website, but for free what the heck is the big deal?
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03-05-2009, 05:01 PM
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Pro
Trade:
Roofer, Remodeler,
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Richmond, Va.
Posts: 1,656
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03-05-2009, 05:38 PM
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Certified Remodeler
Trade:
Kitchen bath remodeler
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: North Oaks,MN
Posts: 3,166
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Mike
See I thought it was free for you. I see not doing it if it is going to cost you to join a new not very high ranking website, but for free what the heck is the big deal?
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Free for a short time, you still need to give them your credit card info. I don't have a low limit card and I don't have time to read a 5 page legal document explaining my rights, or lack thereof.
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03-05-2009, 09:02 PM
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Pro
Trade:
Roofer, Remodeler,
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Richmond, Va.
Posts: 1,656
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I shy away from sites like that.
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Originally Posted by silvertree
Free for a short time, you still need to give them your credit card info. I don't have a low limit card and I don't have time to read a 5 page legal document explaining my rights, or lack thereof.
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