Money for nothing, and if not illegal, it should be.
Bidvine pricing structure is very one-sided. For me, it is £50 to make a bid, If I make 10 Bids, that £500. If I get 10 no or negative responses, Bidvine sits on £500 and only gives you CREDIT. No Interest. If the customer engages with 5 Pro's, as they do, Bidvine pockets £250, and no guarantee of a job.
One, Bidvine should give you the option to have a credit or a refund, who can be out of pocket £500.
Two, Bidvine should only take the fee if the Pro and customer agree to make a deal. I am currently in contact with a solicitor to check the legality of this business structure.
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I have seen the response below. When you say, 'you don't pay' You still pocket all bids and return it to Pro's as 'Store Credit' if there is a negative or no response. I would like the option of a credit or refund. If I make 10 bids at £50 each and have no or negative responses, you sit on £500 earning interest in a bank while I get credit... it does little to encourage bidding and if someone is starting out, this service is not for them.
Im still looking into the legality of the business structure.
May 5, 2021
Unprompted review
