I appreciate the feedback regarding MP too from both of you.
Only apply if you are willing to work for per page rates which range from $4-8 (on average); expose yourself to an unethical writer fining system; and deal with really idiotic admin (not to mention Alexei - the owner). It is too much of a hassle. Don't put yourself through it.
Polly - for PhD writers (if they can verify they degrees) - most legits pay $9-20+ per page. And you, as a writer, are never fined, are always paid your dues, and are not subjected to endless revision requests which often deviate from the original instructions provided.
Personally speaking - I would recommend that you `try' the companies out first. Some (the ones whom we should rightfully call the industry's founders - SNR, CP, etc), enjoy an unblemished reputation.
In the UK (and whatever else any may claim) - the leading company is AA. Many have `lifted' its slogan and dishonestly proclaim themselves
the leading providers - not true.
What I'm saying here is that there is no need for you to get discouraged - there are countless `iffy' companies out there but there are also some EXCELLENT ones.