I have a similar problem because I am a Luxury Travel Advisor. But, I don't put anything in on quotes but put it in my profile and I let them know I will need more information so I can give them a quote I get my "Plan to go fee" then I give them a quote. Because people will have me waste a whole week looking for them knowing they don't have the money! So, when the client contacts me I immediately ask them if they read my profile. But then I run across those that think because I'm a Travel Advisor that we should give them free quotes! Only newbies do that to build up a client base and experience but you can't do that here on TT., but I don't do it at all as I am a 14 year experienced Luxury Advisor with a 5-star rating! And then, of course, many have Kool-aide money and champagne tastes! They think that two people can go to Tahiti for $2000, lol I agree that TT needs to add in more selections and the budget amount so we can see if they fit our perimeter of prices that our clients would be paying for our services. ... View more

I have noticed it too! I am a Travel Advisor so I'm not making any money at this time and so I have to be very careful where my money goes. I have seen those Leads that are 45-50 dollars too! I am glad I checked because I was used to them being like 1$5-25 at most. I have been looking very carefully at the price of the Lead and whom I reach out to because as you said there are a lot of Lookie-Lou"s and they pretend they want to take a trip and just want a free quote which I clearly state on my profile that I charge a plan to go fee, and I don't start work until that is paid. But, if I have to pay $50 for a lead then I can easily run out of money. Also, I have referred other Agents and I was so ashamed because I told them that the Leads were not over $25 and then they find out that they are out 200-300 dollars. That's very bad for my reputation also. They know that Travel is down at this time and so people are just traveling locally and we may get a $50 commission check from a local trip. I have been with Thumbtack for over a year and I need them now more than ever but I can't waste money on bunk or expensive leads either! ... View more

Hi, everyone I just saw this post so I'm still going to reach out and say "Hi!" I have two businesses on Thumbtack one is a Travel Agency and on my other service, I am a Spiritual Counselor. Right now as I'm writing the Coronavirus has hit me and I am sure a lot of others so I just want to say a prayer for everyone's health and business! Take Care!     ... View more