@Kameron My main concern is that TT will post a cost calculator for the customers with added commentary that is potentially misleading. For example: Catering leads have budget options bracketed as $35-$50 per person, etc. Next to some of these figures is "average Wedding Price". This suggestive language is contrary to a Pro's interest as it creates unrealistic expectations. The implication is that Caterers who charge a so-called "average wedding price" for an event that is percieved as having lesser market value, such as a 50th Birthday Party, is overcharging. Thumbtack may or may not be compiling an average wedding price for my area, but definitely does not account for any details therein. A common example: A paper plate wedding reception in a rented space at the local firehouse (been there/done that) will be charged a significantly lower price per person than an elegant buffet featuring gourmet ingredients. Currently, such commentary as "premium ingredients" and "basic food" or worse, "basic food for casual events" exists in the leads and they are misleading. To wit, "basic food" is what you find in the vending machines. On a good day, it could also mean hot dogs, PB & J and canned soup. I do not serve that. That's 30+ years of restaurant fine dining, mid range dining, Catering, Personal Chef work and a degree from one of the top 10 Culinary schools in the world telling it like it is. If a cost calculator is developed (similar to what I just described) to be displayed to our customers, then implemented, the results would be unfavorable and discourage lead purchases. No one wants to send a quote with an auto tab that says "based on our calculator, this guy overcharges". I post this in the hopes that the Product team will gain further insight into how we, the Pros, aka, Thumbtack's valued and loyal customers operate.
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