206 Model Management 206 Model Management scam for kids wanting to model Kirkland Washington

I had heard the 206 Model Management was a ripoff but I gave the benefit of the doubt.  What I heard was that they required $795+ at signing to cover headshots and modelling classes/acting classes.  So, I sent in my daughter's headshots and resume but put in the text that I heard about the sign on and would not pay it because of my daughter's background.  She has won numerous nationwide photogenic and modelling contents.  She has earned thousands of dollars for college with this work.  She already has a full portfolio and headshots and cards and years of coaching.  This was the response I received:

"No thank you! There are no more kids agencies in Seattle. 3 of them have closed down the past 2 years, good luck!

Nick"

Really Nick?  I know several girls that you represent.  They are on your website.  They are still working for you.  I guess you only represent girls that are willing to pay the $795+.  If that wasn't a requirement, you'd be all over representing my daughter. Clearly your response is untrue given several other local agencies have responded to me already.

Warning to all parents:  NO MODELING AGENCY SHOULD EVER CHARGE YOU A FEE AT SIGNING.  They make their money when you work and they get their %.  I had heard the rumors, tested the agency with a proven model, and been turned away when I refuesed to pay their fee.  They know the Seattle market is tough for kids so the only way they make money on child models is to have them pay at signing.