antoine Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 So I haven't been on here for a while (maybe a few years?), but yesterday while searching for an e-mail I came across one to VirgilDickerson after the Coop fiasco asking to choose between 2 records and 30$, or 60$ back. I asked for my money back and never got it. Sent 3 followup emails and never got an answer. I know it's been a while (February 2011 to January 2012) but I was wondering if anybody ever got their money back. Is it worth it bugging him on Facebook? Also, sorry if this subject is taboo here, I probably missed a few threads on that in the last few years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheriver Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Some dude saw him on TV an NBA game or something. They messaged him (on FB I think) asking how he had money for those tickets but couldn't send him his refund. Then he sent them a refund. antoine and anthemforadoomed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoine Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Some dude saw him on TV an NBA game or something. They messaged him (on FB I think) asking how he had money for those tickets but couldn't send him his refund. Then he sent them a refund. Awesome, thanks man! I just saw on his fb that's he's losing weight, which means he is probably drinking less beer, meaning he probably has more money! Will write to him right away! omik11303 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkenney Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 He apparently has a podcast too. Where the subject is poop. After running a shit business I'm sure he'll have plenty of material. Can also be found on eBay selling dear and the headlights records for $80. antoine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoine Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Just wrote to him, will let you guys know! Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoine Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 PS - I still think that the Coop was a fantastic idea, and loved the process of choosing the records. Managed by a honest person, it could definitely work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvv Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 what was the "Coop fiasco"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 PS - I still think that the Coop was a fantastic idea, and loved the process of choosing the records. Managed by a honest person, it could definitely work! It was a great idea and it's a shame that it was abused the way it was. Money that should have gone into the collective went into craft beer and tour buses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burntwolf Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 i got my money back after emailing him a while back in response to a suburban home email update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 what was the "Coop fiasco"? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troymess Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I was/am (?) a member of the Coop and never received a refund. Anyone have his current e-mail handy? I'm not on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclz Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 After that "seeing Virgil at a hockey game" thing I sent him an e-mail just saying I heard people were getting paid back and asked for a refund. Since I got the last 2 records I got $30 back, but in actuality I profited off this since I only cared for the AWS and Falcon record and sold the other two. I also just realized I still have the Coop banner I made in my signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadreckoning Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 what was the "Coop fiasco"? Never Forget anthemforadoomed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoine Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 UPDATE - Virgil has posted something new on FB, but didn't answer my message! This is getting exciting! I want to believe that it's going to be awesome, that I'll find clue of what he does with his money instead of paying people back, that I'll discover new hidden fact about the coop, but deep inside of me I know it's probably the end... He'll never answer me and I'll never get my money back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoine Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 what was the "Coop fiasco"? Virgil asked 200 people to pay 60$ to press records. People would vote on the records to be pressed. Worked well at first we pressed 3 records I think, almost selling out of all of them (which meant that there would be plenty of money to press more records), but then his vinyl collective business started going south and he used the Coop money to help his business and to organize Craft Beer tour. I think that's about right,,, dvv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just a normal guy kevin Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 You can't really trust a big lump of fast, easy-to-acquire cash with one lower-middle-class dude or girl who has no secure accountability in place and has money problems. It's a recipe for...DSSTR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I remember being bummed I didn't have the $60 to buy into the co-op. But the weed I bought instead was clearly a better investment. somethingvinyl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Someone sell me that damn Jon Snodgrass Live At The Hi Dive cassette already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Man, good times. Team Riki-Oh checking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffbloom Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I wish this had never happened because I'd be so down to do something like this again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 RIP proboards VC. sacredheart and somethingvinyl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 RIP proboards VC. Always remember to never forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Perhaps the dumbest thing about it was how many people were pissed off about the Jealous Sound record even after it was sold out and going for $60 on eBay. Plus, it's the best record of the 00's. Dummies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I wish this had never happened because I'd be so down to do something like this again. Me too! I came in to VC right when it was falling apart... there was so much wailing and gnashing of teeth, haha. RIP proboards VC. Oh man, so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdwell Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Stoked I got copies of the COOP released without dropping the $60 into it.....I do miss old VC...less crosleys and shitty 90's alt-bands and sound tracks. Craft Brew > Shitty 90's radio-rock and soundtracks all damn day. antoine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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