Glad things are looking up for your fortuta, keep up the good work! I have found that forum members are keen and willing to give a good price for items without arguing! I travelled over 150 mniles for a job, which although I struggled for 3 months, was not as advertised! I was torn between keeping it and probably making myself ill in the process(over 72 hours at much less than min wage), or believe in myself and look for better.
It took a couple of weeks, but I went all around the local area(quite like it here) and talked to EVERYONE, some thought I was bonkers, but it got me a chance to offer to do a couple of hours as a chance to 'prove' myself. I now have a great job doing what I love and am paid a suitable wage, so don't give up