Forum Moderators: buckworks
Purpose of website: establish online presence, sell merchandise, operate newsletter (some even said "just like Amazon")
Number of pages or products: 1000+
Materials that will be provided: not sure
Need by: ASAP
Expected budget: under $1000
Responding to a quote cost $5 (at that time anyway).
I responded to about 7 or 8 with serious questions and never received a response from the requestor. They have a premium service wherein you receive RFQs sooner, so that might work a little better.
I think your utility will depend greatly on which categories you are subscribing.