Let’s face it, Agencies exist. Some Good, some Bad and some Ugly. Here is a run down...
THE GOOD
Some providers want to focus only on the business at hand. They might have busy schedules or not want to deal with the tire kickers, screening, etc. In this case an agency can be very helpful. Some of these agencies help new providers get started before they decide to go Indy while other providers choose to stay. Normally the rates are slightly higher as would be expected because there is a middle man.
THE BAD
These are the agencies that recruit girls and claim ownership. They expect / demand the girls stay with them or get out of the business. They demand the girls see 6-10 guys per day if the business is there! They don't screen. If the girl tries to leave they harass her and demand hundreds of dollars for an hour’s work of setting up an email address and ECCIE account. I have had providers tell me agencies demanded $800-$1200 for this effort. These agencies take as much as 50% of the collected fees.
THE UGLY
These are the data collectors. They collect info on both providers and hobbyists. They will list a hobbyist on NBL at the drop of a hat. They run blackmail and extortion schemes. They get personal information on the providers and threaten to out them if they don't walk the line. They get them hooked on bad habits. They get fake handles and post fake reviews. The girls get threatened with violence and some get beaten. Girls are forced to do what they normally might not be willing to do. Many of these girls are advertised as Indy when in fact they are not.
The concept of an agency in itself is a good thing. Those that choose to participate make it what it is. But like everything in this world, there are a few bad ones out there that make us all have to be very careful. The moment a provider is represented as INDY and is NOT that’s a BIG red flag. Rest assured that’s NOT a good agency. Now the question is are they part of the BAD or the UGLY!