DesignCrowd is a Sydney-based out-sourcing shop for business to get custom design done. They are running an Australian Day promotion — 40% off Custom Design Projects with code DC-LS2-40. That includes logo, web design, T-shirt, business card, etc.
I used to do independent contract work after working with Web Design businesses was too taxing on my university Schedule. I've done a fair few designs on DC, and although I have won a few, a vast majority of projects go either "deciding" or "refunded" or the winner will be a non-complete design with attached text saying as discussed will look into this for you thanks [name]. I've decided to stop completely doing this. I enjoyed doing the designs between other client work because of the vast array of projects available, but it just gets frustrating when you work with the DC Client to achieve exactly what they want, and then have them "disappear" completely.
The site sounds like it gives a very raw deal to content creators.