Thoughts on Online Business Buying Marketplaces?? (BizBuySell, BizQuest, MicroAquire)

I'm in the process of sourcing a SMB to acquire and am curious what everyone's thoughts are re: the existing online business buying places? 
What Pros & Cons do you see with these sites?
Should I be prospecting brokers directly?

 

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