I think you already pointed out the pros and cons very well. You should calculate the salary/rate you want to achieve. If a recruiter can offer this, then why n

I think you already pointed out the pros and cons very well. You should calculate the salary/rate you want to achieve. If a recruiter can offer this, then why not going for it. I do not have the best negotiation skills, but often was still better paid then the colleagues without people selling them. So probably you will be paid better often even if this blood suckers take their cut.