No, I haven't received a Notice of Interest from the province. I'm in the process of completing my application under the International student - job offer category.Assuming you are talking about OINP - Have you received an NOI from OINP OR Are you planning to apply under the Employer Job Offer category of OINP?
Many folks with CRS in the 430s who received OINP NOIs last year would be hating the fact that they did not pay $1.5K last year when they waited for the cut off scores to drop.
Also, looking at the current trends and the number of applicants stuck in the 430s, it is almost impossible for the cut off to fall down till 429. It has been almost 20 months since anyone with CRS 429 received an ITA.
I've read what people have said and I think it definitely makes more sense to apply for OINP and pay the $1.5k rather than waiting with false hope.