Have you ever tried Elance? - GoFuckYourself.com

Wade · 06-30-2003, 02:11 AM

Just wondering if anyone here has ever tried to buy or sell services on Elance.com? If so what has been your experience?

Brown Bear · 06-30-2003, 02:13 AM

I've heard good and bad stories. Watch out for the foreign programmers, they'll quote one price and then start working and then keep trying to make excuses why it will now cost more.

BrettJ · 06-30-2003, 02:17 AM

what exactly are you looking for?

Mutt · 06-30-2003, 02:22 AM

i've had good experiences with Elance. No.......Scriptlance, i always get the two mixed up.

Only problem i ever had was agreeing to pay a $2,000 job via Western Union - i had no idea Western Union was so expensive, cost me almost $500 to send the money.

Don't take the lowest bid, find a guy who has good English skills.

flashfreak · 06-30-2003, 02:30 AM

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Originally posted by Mutt
i've had good experiences with Elance. No.......Scriptlance, i always get the two mixed up.

Only problem i ever had was agreeing to pay a $2,000 job via Western Union - i had no idea Western Union was so expensive, cost me almost $500 to send the money.

Don't take the lowest bid, find a guy who has good English skills.

that's just rediculous... I payed WU $90 fees for a $1500 transfer

Wade · 06-30-2003, 02:34 AM

BrettJ, just looking for some feedback in general. I have some projects I'm thinking about posting on there and possibly bidding on some as well.

It looks good from the outside, but there is a lot you cant do until you signup and start paying, so I just wanted to get some honest feedback from some adult webmasters.

Thanks for your input so far guys.

As for WU, yeh their fee's suck!

BrettJ · 06-30-2003, 02:39 AM

well - never used them - but from the sound of it you might want to check out ... http://www.electronicstaff.com/

an adult buffet property. the reputation proceeds them - so i'm sure you'd be satisfied with their work.

brutus · 06-30-2003, 02:44 AM

Good experiences!
I have found few Eastern European programmers with very reasonable prices. Every project has been completed before dead line. Simply not a bad word to say about eLance

Wade · 06-30-2003, 03:48 AM

Thanks guys.

Anyone ever tried to sell their services on Elance?

inthestars · 06-30-2003, 04:36 AM

I bought a custom script from elance. I was very pleased with the end result.. I paid $150 for the script.

grumpy · 06-30-2003, 05:16 AM

we had some good results with it.

pimplink · 06-30-2003, 05:20 AM

you can also try scriptlance

the problem with these services is finding a person who can do quick turnaround.

fsfaz · 06-30-2003, 05:24 AM

It's not bad. Just stay away from the idiots in India.

pimplink · 06-30-2003, 05:25 AM

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Originally posted by fsfaz
It's not bad. Just stay away from the idiots in India.

I hate to read generalizations just like most other people, but unfortunately, my experience agrees with your conclusion. Im sure there are quick and diligent producers in India, I just haven't run across them.

beeback500 · 06-30-2003, 05:26 AM

it seems that the feedback is very important to the providers....thus....they will really give a good effort....check the portfolio....send some emails to completed projects....and open dialog via message boards with the final 3 or 4 you choose...

Porndealer · 06-30-2003, 05:28 AM

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Originally posted by Wade
Thanks guys.

Anyone ever tried to sell their services on Elance?

A while ago I was bidding on some projects there but there's always someone who will do it for less money

I guess that's good for the buyer though.

06-30-2003, 02:11 AM	#1
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06-30-2003, 02:13 AM	#2
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06-30-2003, 02:22 AM	#4
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	i've had good experiences with Elance. No.......Scriptlance, i always get the two mixed up. Only problem i ever had was agreeing to pay a $2,000 job via Western Union - i had no idea Western Union was so expensive, cost me almost $500 to send the money. Don't take the lowest bid, find a guy who has good English skills. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

06-30-2003, 02:34 AM	#6
Wade Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 253	BrettJ, just looking for some feedback in general. I have some projects I'm thinking about posting on there and possibly bidding on some as well. It looks good from the outside, but there is a lot you cant do until you signup and start paying, so I just wanted to get some honest feedback from some adult webmasters. Thanks for your input so far guys. As for WU, yeh their fee's suck! __________________ www.BlueDesignStudios.com ICQ : 1380208 Email : [email protected]

06-30-2003, 02:44 AM	#8
brutus Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Living in the bottle. Posts: 590	Good experiences! I have found few Eastern European programmers with very reasonable prices. Every project has been completed before dead line. Simply not a bad word to say about eLance __________________

06-30-2003, 02:17 AM	#3
BrettJ ol' timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 4,715	what exactly are you looking for?

06-30-2003, 02:39 AM	#7
BrettJ ol' timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 4,715	well - never used them - but from the sound of it you might want to check out ... http://www.electronicstaff.com/ an adult buffet property. the reputation proceeds them - so i'm sure you'd be satisfied with their work.

06-30-2003, 03:48 AM	#9
Wade Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 253	Thanks guys. Anyone ever tried to sell their services on Elance? __________________ www.BlueDesignStudios.com ICQ : 1380208 Email : [email protected]

06-30-2003, 04:36 AM	#10
inthestars Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California Posts: 2,021	I bought a custom script from elance. I was very pleased with the end result.. I paid $150 for the script.

06-30-2003, 05:16 AM	#11
grumpy Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 9,870	we had some good results with it. __________________ Don't let greediness blur your vision \| You gotta let some shit slide icq - 441-456-888

06-30-2003, 05:20 AM	#12
pimplink Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Closer than you think Posts: 9,535	you can also try scriptlance the problem with these services is finding a person who can do quick turnaround. __________________ Need Mainstream Content and SEO? SEO * Website Copy * Blogs Blogging - PR Work - Forum Marketing - Social Marketing - Link building - Articles 100% Guaranteed Content!

06-30-2003, 05:24 AM	#13
fsfaz Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hollyweird, CA Posts: 747	It's not bad. Just stay away from the idiots in India.

06-30-2003, 05:26 AM	#15
beeback500 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 61	it seems that the feedback is very important to the providers....thus....they will really give a good effort....check the portfolio....send some emails to completed projects....and open dialog via message boards with the final 3 or 4 you choose...