KidPhunk Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I dont know any astronauts either, what of it ? Isn't that proving the original point? Astronauts are rare, as are successful models who make money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll49 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Isn't that proving the original point? Astronauts are rare, as are successful models who make money! So are professional footballers compared to the amount of lads who want to be one, but if nobody tried then nobody would succeed would they!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidPhunk Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Yes of course, just pointing out the quoted comment was pointless! And Ha3el has hit the nail on the head - if they want her they will accept a portfolio she has created on her own terms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlredifine Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 I hope the op has time to come on here & tell us of her experience with the agent, be it good or bad. It would seem that a few on here expect her to have all her money stolen & her house burnt to the ground I will come back and share what happened, I have no intentions of giving out my bank details to anyone. I feel my daughter deserves the opportunity for me to at least try on her behalf, I have my head screwed on and won't be signing any sort of contract on the day or handing over any cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayVee Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I hope the op has time to come on here & tell us of her experience with the agent, be it good or bad. It would seem that a few on here expect her to have all her money stolen & her house burnt to the ground I will come back and share what happened, I have no intentions of giving out my bank details to anyone. I feel my daughter deserves the opportunity for me to at least try on her behalf, I have my head screwed on and won't be signing any sort of contract on the day or handing over any cash. My 3 grandchildren are with them and each has had work!The photos are needed for their casting sheet(as you will see on their website)They are a reputable company and very easy to deal with but they cannot guarantee work - thats down to the 'advertisers'choosing from the casting photos - even then they may only be called for an audition - sometimes at short notice (retired grandparents come in handy!!!!)Go and see them and they will explain everything fully - they make their money from successful plaqcements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexo Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 You are brave! I hope it works out for you. The trade is full of scammers but the reply above offers some hope! In general: A good agency will make its money on commission on work that they get for models on their books. They won't charge a portfolio fee. "Agencies" that just want to charge a fee to naive teenagers are on programmes like Watchdog every so often, for as long back as I can recall. It's a popular scam to recycle because you get new generations of naive teenagers ripe for parting from their cash. See the reports by The Mirror newspaper: http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/investigations/acting-model-agencies/ Here's a particularly nasty outfit from this year's BBC Rogue Traders: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/10xHL2cR9rx3m0v7BF9fP26/makeover-london-ltd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restauranter Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Bet you jayVee is part of the modelling company. i have never heard a good word from a small company. As all the big company get their models from well known company and not some micky mouse outfit in a small town. you might be lucky and get to pose for a cataloge company for just above minimum wage if you are lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexo Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 DK have been doing this since at least 2007: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=502879 If they were not genuine then you'd think that Google would turn up lots of complaints or that they would have gone away by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restauranter Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 DK have been doing this since at least 2007: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=502879 If they were not genuine then you'd think that Google would turn up lots of complaints or that they would have gone away by now. If they get 1 mug a day on average conning them out of £300 each thats £1500 a week for doing next to nothing. why wouldnt it still be in business. there is always one born every minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey finn Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Bet you jayVee is part of the modelling company. i have never heard a good word from a small company. As all the big company get their models from well known company and not some micky mouse outfit in a small town. you might be lucky and get to pose for a cataloge company for just above minimum wage if you are lucky. You look familiar, who were you previously ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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