Originally Posted by $tandaman

The answer is still the same. Budget.

You pay 100,000 for design of a paysite that will convert, i'll work with you for 6 months, making as many changes as needed, we'll get focus groups together, we'll do testings, we'll go back and make changes...
What do you expect?
Pay a few hundred, maximum a few grand, and receive 100,000 worth of service? c'mon man.. In my opinon, and maybe someone can tell you otherwise, that's the only reason.