Decidio - anyone heard of them - use them?

[OTRphoto]

I saw a link to them from a planners site and thought I'd check it out. You put your info out there and they email you when someone wants a "bid" for a photography job.

http://www.decidio.com/

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i signed up to see what ot was about and since they said it was "free" to have an accout. but they won't link to my site until I link to theirs.. and when I get an email (see below) it cost $2.00 just to get the contact information.

Does anyone out here use this service (or any other like it)? Is it worth it? I mean it's only $2... but how real are the leads?

(I did a search here and didn't see any other topic about them - so thought I'd ask....)



Here is a sample "lead" I got in the email today

***Customer Lead Alert*** (mel@otherthanroses.com)
** ATTENTION: SALES MANAGER AT Other Than Roses Photography **

Decidio has received a sales lead for your business. If you wish to purchase the contact information for this customer (including name, telephone number, and email address), log into your account at www.decidio.com/account.

Customer Lead Details:

Location (in or around): San Antonio, TX 78244
Target Date (Needed On): 07/19/2008
Number of Guests Expected: 25 - 50
Event Type: Wedding
Request Submitted on: 05/27/08
Time Needed to Make Decision: Within 2 weeks

Service Needed: PHOTOGRAPHERS
Budget for PHOTOGRAPHERS: $2,500 - $3,500
Time Needed: Starting Time: 2:00 pm
How Long: 3 Hours
Type of Venue: Outside
Type of Service: Wedding
Type of Style:
Black & White
Candid

[Howard Barlow]

I cannot imagine bidding on anything. My prices are set. I do not do construction, I do not sell used cars. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Why would I want to get a wedding based on the fact I was willing to take less than everyone else?

[carrbowl]

Mel, I have used this. Almost all of the leads..probably 95% are for weddings. I don't do weddings, so I think I have only bid on a couple things. Didn't get them, but I don't think a couple bids is a good representative of if it works or not. I figure even if you spend $50, it would be worth a try. It's basically someone that gets you leads. So it depends on you and how much that time is worth to you.

[kenw]

Originally Posted by Howard Barlow

.....Why would I want to get a wedding based on the fact I was willing to take less than everyone else?

eating comes to mind....

[CaptainTom]

I did just what you did. I don't pay for any leads. I have found that being listed with them increases my internet visibility. That's worth the price (free).

[alamoshutterbug]

That's a great idea, Tom, did you do the link exchange too?

[Howard Barlow]

Originally Posted by kenw

eating comes to mind....

Not if you can't make enough to stay in business.