Why don't vBulletin hackers use Rentacoder?

[furst]

I recently found out about this service and have had a few things completed through it. I don't understand why more vBulletin hackers don't use this service. I tried to search for people with vBulletin experience and only 12 came up. Compared to putting requests in at vbulletin.org, I see it as a much safer way to do online business. It's mediated and there are measures taken to protect both the buyer and coder.

I just wish there were more coders at that site who are familiar with vBulletin because my to-do list is long but I'm not going to trust anyone enough to pay them half up front through paypal and without mediation.

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[Paul M]

Too much effort for the small amount of private work I do.

[TruthElixirX]

I post my bid requests on there and get some decent bids, but usually the work wanting to be done is over my head.

[Borgs8472]

I've decided to sign up there now, now I think about it.

[Revan]

Maybe because they take 15% for projects under $500 or whatnot.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by Revan

Maybe because they take 15% for projects under $500 or whatnot.

They do ?? I shall never use them then.

[furst]

Seeing as how the coder most responsible for the final price, I don't see how a cut like that is a problem.. and yes, I am aware that it's a pretty big cut.

[Revan]

Either the coder has to take a lower salary or the employer has to increase the pay - either ways, somebody loses.
The only thing gained is security, which can be important enough in its own, but IMO unless its a major project the tradeoff is not good.

[furst]

I recently signed up for getacoder.com as well.. getting a much quicker rate of response there and the service seems more reliable.

[pcoskat]

I'm with the OP - however, I prefer eLance (I think they only take 10%).

I've posted several vBulletin projects with no luck there.

My todo list is long, too. Finding a good, reliable coder familiar with vBulletin is like finding a needle in a haystack.

There are a few good ones out there, but they are few and far between.