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Originally posted by harvey
well, not everybody who is new at the content thingy and offering incredible prices has to be a crook. At least, we're not. furthermore, not only we offer all kind of documentation, but also the model handling IDs and whatever proof the buyer needs. And still we sell exclusive content as low as twice the price of that content as non exclusive 
Plus, I agree this thing you're mentioning happens, but I highly doubt it all comes from FA Productions. Instead of that, this actions goes in prejudice of several content producers.
Anyway, I'd remake your statement for: "Don't trust anyone who is new and cannot proof shit". All the times I was offered these magic deals and asked for proofs to newbies (and not so new), I never NEVER got one. That's why I only trust for sure in 3-4 persons in this board, Maybe I'd add 3-4 more, but with all the rest I'd be veeeery careful. Just read the threads this last month and there are a lot of scams going on  Maybe it's time to build a trustable service providers database? 
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I never said everyone, and did I not say someone who couldn't provide proof? Tom Davis is trying to sell FA Productions content illegally, doesn't mean FA isnt' straight up.. We do business with FA and they are awesome guys.
Some deals are legitimate, but hopefully you aren't going to be insulted if people do a little research first.. My intention in making this post was not to say "Don't BUY CONTENT DEALS!" I don't see ONCE where I stated that.. However, I DO want people to THINK and check into things before just dishing out the cash.. There ARE a lot of crooks out there, and it makes it harder for those of us who work legitimately. There are a TON of really reputable and high quality content providers around here that have good reputations to preceed them. New guys in the business have it harder, but hey, if you're honest and your product is good, word gets around. However, it's far too easy for newer webmasters to fall into the trap of "cheap content" and get so excited they don't realize they're getting ripped off. Wouldn't you prefer the webmasters who deal with you to be informed and KNOW they're getting great service and a great deal from you, and go tell 10 friends? That's how it's supposed to work. You have nothing to worry about if you're honest. You just have a lot of hard work to do, just like the rest of us do
However I should mention, if you can't prove you at LEAST have model releases and ID's, why would anyone trust you in the first place? Recordkeeping is NUMERO UNO important. I wouldn't worry if you have all this in place. Like I say a reputation is built over time.. you can't just expect one. People will be distrustful, roll with the punches. You will gain your rep and some good loyal customers and you will be set.