MSA Models

Alas, after 3 years with MSA, I decided not to renew my contract because they were not paying me in full. For all of 2015, every paycheck I received had the usual 20% agency fee deduction, but they also deducted additional, arbitrary amounts for «digital marketing fees.» It is normal to charge website fees, I am understanding of that and I accept it. However, my contract clearly stated that I would be charged a flat $ 250 per year for digital marketing, which was supposed to be deducted from my income. I was charged $ 800 more in 2015 alone (!), and 2) they never updated the website with new photos that I repeatedly sent. I wrote several letters to their accounting department pointing out the discrepancies and errors, but I was told that their marketing fees had gone up since I signed my contract and would not be getting my money back. WHAT? They basically ignored the agreements in my contract.
My requests for further explanation and repayment have been repeatedly ignored. It’s not worth going to small claims court to get this little money back, but it irks me so much to know that they are making money off every model by taking a little bit more from them than they are supposed to. Ridiculous, but to be expected by a large agency. That said, their current director of the women’s fashion board is one of the most hardworking, wonderful agents I have ever had. She is supportive of my career, has been there for me during tough times, and I was so sad to leave her; she alone get a 5-​star review, but the agency, not so much.

This review is based on the open call held every Tuesday at 10:00am. I waited in a line outside of their office door and after a few minutes, three assistants came out asking for photos. Then they went inside of the office and seconds later came back out. If they were interested, the person was asked to come in to take a couple of photos and If they were not interested, your pictures were handed back to you. I was told «not at this time good luck» what an interesting comment. I was somewhat disappointed. I just think it would be more professional if I actually spoke with an agent and not stand outside of the office to get rejected.
To MSA: if you are looking for a specific type, You should advertise that so people wont waste their time.
I would suggest submitting your info and photos online.