Nicky T.

The main issue with thumbtack, is that for vendors - it's a price game. Whoever gives the lowest price, wins the bet. Thumbtack does not ask people to even prove that they are professionals, therefore puts both, the consumer and provider, at risk. I am a professional photographer and I had a potential client ask if I will match a quote from thumbtack (6 hours coverage, 2 photographers for $250), which is absolutely crazy. Then she was upset because 2 "professionals" from thumbtack shot her wedding with their PHONES. Thumbtack is not a service that helps you find professionals, it's the same thing as looking for someone to do the job on Craigslist. No licenses, no contracts, no background checks - just a price bidding war with a bunch hobbyists.