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by mgkimsal 3952 days ago
The 'value' could be more modest - small subscription charges or one time fees. Being listed as a dev for, say, $10/year, with extra charges for being at the top of the list, extra pictures/listings, etc.

Some modest pay to list fee for a project, then extra tools unlocked for more $.

Even large placement agencies usually only try to get a cut of your salary for 6 months usually, then you 'go direct'. ("contract to hire" standards I've generally seen in my experience).