Anyone ever seek out plumber on Craigslist

[Robert Shelton]

Just got a $11,000 estimate from plumbing company we have used previously (full renovation).  I am pretty sure I would rather quit my full time job (not really) and learn to be a plumber before I agree to this estimate.  So I just posted on Craigslist for a qualified plumber myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/trd/d/need-licensed-plumber/6499505083.html

Really no point to this post other than to ask...have any of my brethren attempted this approach to finding new contractors?  How would you have written my post differently?  I am not local to these particular projects so I have been relying on recommended contractors but I am not happy with this specific trade as it has been a larger % of my operation then I ever estimate for.  

Thoughts???

[Uriah D.]

Robert Shelton we actually found our current plumber on CL! He’s great and has been working with us for the last 2 years. We put in our CL ads that we complete x number of rehabs a year and use a Plumber for each one. We pull permits and pay upon completion of each job. We had 2 guys respond. 1 guy showed up to that walk through. Now we send gifts to his wife when they are expecting. Treat subs the best you can. It’s worked well for us and we have built incredibly solid relationships with them.