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**Dan** · 07-03-2008

Probably because they're one of the firms we hear about so much.

NW tiler · 07-03-2008

Dan,

I've read through this thread and only one person mentioned rated.com Are you saying they have a bad reputation? I've not paid out any money yet so I'd like to know if they are worth it or not.

Thanks

**Dan** · 07-03-2008

I may be getting my wires crossed then mate. Though I'm pretty sure that most of those websites don't seem to work. And they do tend to promise more than what they can provide. Though if the system is setup so you only pay for the work you get then you should be laughing. If do try it out and get work and it is all good then please let us know about it because we're yet to hear about a good one that you pay for.

NW tiler · 07-03-2008

There appears to be genuine work on the website, they post jobs that customers want doing then you say if you want to quote or not. You then have to pay between £5 and £25 to get the customers information. Like I said before, I've got one free referral, when the customer returns my calls then I will ask her how many tilers have actually rung her. She's asked for 3 quotes.

I'll let you know how I get on.

grayV · 13-03-2008

don't know if it will help, as have not registered with them yet myself. But I have heard of a service from tps, check out http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/
I hate answering the phone these days due to all these dodgy calls, some even saying I've said in the past I'd contribute to them in some form.
I might start getting nasty!!
GrayV

doit4u · 17-05-2008

I tend to be immune from this type of stuff as my wife usually answers the phone and any unsolicited callers get short shrift. I know you can register your home number so that legit companies don't cold call, don't know if it works for business numbers though.

Also I never respond to calls to my mobile if my phonebook doesn't recognise them or they don't leave a message.

Chris

**grumpygrouter** · 17-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by doit4u

I tend to be immune from this type of stuff as my wife usually answers the phone and any unsolicited callers get short shrift. I know you can register your home number so that legit companies don't cold call, don't know if it works for business numbers though.

Also I never respond to calls to my mobile if my phonebook doesn't recognise them or they don't leave a message.

Chris

Yes it does.