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Co-ops? No way!

Discussion in 'Economics & Trade' started by wgabrie, Jun 18, 2022.

  1. wgabrie

    wgabrie Well-Known Member Donor

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    I was watching a video, and the idea of co-ops came up in it.



    I was a partner in a company for a few years, and I must say, I'm better off not being a partner in a business.

    So, I recommend against co-ops because it's merely greed that gets people into such a situation running a business together, and they don't end up with what they want, and they should instead enjoy what they have while working for someone else.
     
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    Co-ops were popular in the 70s, as a way to deal with inflation. Wouldn't surprise me a bit if they came back. There used to be a grocery co-op near where I lived, prices weren't better, but quality was.
     
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    submarinepainter Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I think the best co-op is the community gardens or victory gardens
     
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    peoples building on Brackett Street was one ?
     
    submarinepainter, Jun 21, 2022
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    That's the one. There was also a seafood coop nearby, didn't last long.
     
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    there was one in the Our Place building
     
    submarinepainter, Jun 24, 2022
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