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Steve Knight · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:45 am Post subject: Representation

OK, so I've submitted my stuff to several agents recently, with one that has signed me, and another that wants to sign me, but "there's a one-time, $175.00 fee"...and the red-flag went up...has anyone ever encountered this? I've always felt that you should'nt have to pay for representation..

Whit · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:56 am Post subject:

I have encountered it, and it's why I don't have local representation. Every agency in Cincinnati wants to charge you a fee. Crazy. My agents are all out of state, and none of them charge anything. You totally shouldn't have to pay for representation.

Eddie Eagle · M&M Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2393

Nevvvvvvvaaarrrrrrr pay for representation. Legit agents only get paid when they get you work.

Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:15 am Post subject:

+1

Don't pay for representation. There's only a slight chance that the agent will get you any work, anyway. When they do, they get paid.
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Bruce · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:17 am Post subject:

Whether they ask for a fee or not is a sign of their success as an agent. Agents that are making money for themselves and their clients don't need to charge a fee.

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Whit · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:27 am Post subject:

Bruce, that would explain the Cincinnati phenomenon.

Steve Knight · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:44 am Post subject:

..And this person wanted exclusivity (s Hobo Happy

in the entire state..

todd ellis · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:23 pm Post subject:

loooooooooser.
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imaginator · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:32 pm Post subject:

ask how much said agent is willing to pay you for said exclusivity.
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Deirdre · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:44 pm Post subject:

Bwah!

The quest of an agent is always a bit upside-down.
Agents technically are working for YOU.

But to echo the sentiments already stated— an "agent" who charges in advance is an "agent" to steer clear of.
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asnively · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:57 am Post subject:

Do not pay!
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voicy1stef · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:07 am Post subject:

Do not pay! Even over here in England, several years ago, I got ripped off once on a scheme like that. Cry

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Philip Banks · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:35 am Post subject:

"Well Philip we'd love to sign y'all. Now there'll be a $175 sign up fee"

"Ooo! That's very kind of you. Will you be paying by cash or cheque?"

Chuck Davis · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:43 am Post subject:

Thanks for the mornings laugh Phillip!
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Steve Knight · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:47 am Post subject:

Well,..I didn't call her back after she left the aforementioned info on my voicemail,..but if she does call again, I'll be sure to use that line!