List brokers?

[Tracey Anne]

I am considering renting a mailing list from a broker which would include direct contacts in various levels of Government along with corporations to use in a mail merge for a one-off letter campaign.

Has anyone paid for this service, and if so was it worth the money (specifically, did you gain at least one worthwhile repeat client or job)?

Thanks

[Hugh Thyer]

Try http://remingtondirect.com.au/

Most lists are seeded, so if you try to use them more than once you'll be caught out. I know you said for a one time mailing, but in case you're tempted to 2 or 3 step it, you'll have to pay to use it again (and if you made money first time, you might want to).