So, my idea is to make it public via reddit and to gain more attention.
But I dont know how to do this propperly..
Btw: In the case that the reddit thread happens and is successful, We could maybe gain through this even more popularity for Longecity.
If someone is unable to enter the Participants thread, here is the narration:
( Posted by cyberger )
As many of you know, VLK lifesavings were stolen by Mr. Kaminski while purchasing NSI-189 for this group [1]. The money people paid for the NSI-189 went to cover costs of a separate batch of 700 grams of NSI-189 VLK was able to borrow from a reputable UK lab [2]. Although VLK pursued legal means to recover his money from Mr. Kaminski, it now appears he will be unable to recover the £19638[3], putting VLK in a very difficult financial position [4].
I am grateful for VLK's heroic effort to get us quality NSI-189 despite the setbacks he encountered. I hope we can all support VLK so this devastating financial loss doesn't all fall on the one person who did the most to benefit us.
To help VLK recover his money I've created a google spreadsheet which lists pledges here:
https://docs.google....dit?usp=sharing. Pledges don't have to be paid right away, and could be sent over in multiple donations, but by listing your pledge publically, you'll help indicate when VLK has received enough donations to cover his cost.
As an example, I'm pledging to
donate £100 pounds.
If anyone else has ideas on how to improve this, or questions/concerns about this, please post your thoughts.
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[1]
I will collect the NSI-189 next week then begin measuring, packing and shipping. As I may have lost all my savings, I will not be taking any time off work for this
group buy and it may take me longer in total to complete.
[2]
"I am now more determined than ever to complete this
group buy. I have discussed this with my colleagues, who have very kindly agreed to "loan" me the remaining NSI-189 from their synthesis, a total of 700g.
[3]
The lab has confirmed receipt of my payment and have started ordering
For anyone who is interested, here is the breakdown of costs:
The total cost to me including currency conversion and all bank fees was £19638.89. The final price is £20.02 per gram.
[4]
"Apologies to all the people who have not been able to get hold of me. Szymon Kaminski has been found, living in an apartment in below freezing temperatures and no lights presumably because he has not paid any of his bills. It seems unlikely that I will be able to get any money back from him now, and although I can still proceed with criminal prosecution for fraud, it won't help me at all. Therefore I am in quite a difficult position financially at the moment and I have been trying to put in as much extra time at work as possible."
Edited by Flex, 13 July 2014 - 05:03 PM.