Varmint Hunter Claimants

[expiper]

I think they are trying to get us to say we will "settle" for 2$ ,,,then later we cant sue for more because we said it was only worth 2$ to us,,,,,Roger

 

[LitLBoy]

I think the question is --- are VHA inc. and the VH magazine the same thing? Is it just the magazine that went bankrupt, is it VHA inc. that went bankrupt and are the club grounds part of VHA inc.?
LitLBoy

 

[NorCalMikie]

Wonder what would happen if a BUNCH of folks that got the short end of the stick filed a "Class Action Lawsuit"? Seems like there's enough reading here??

 

[40X Guy]

Got my letter yesterday and just got done reading it closely then saw this thread. Main thing that gets my goat is the way they folded up overnight basically rolling up the carpet and turning the lights out. I sent them a check for 2 year renewal last April then found out they went under. I wonder how Jeff and Jacquie Rheborg can even look in the mirror!? No notice or anything from them! Really Pi$$es me off! Anyway I had forgotten about it until I got letter and now I am gonna deep six the letter and not worry about it.

Frank

 

[xring]

I was not a Life Member , but visited their Headquarters at both sites in Pierre , S.D. ...... many times over the years . Those visits were very pleasant and informative as were the VHA Staff . Some of you will remember the very large series of Custom Varmint Rifles built over the years ( to show-case the various Gunsmiths ) and featured and tested in the Magazine . I don't know for certain , but I think they all ended up at VHA . I looked many of them over on my visits , and they were really, really nice . I often wonder who ended up with them .

 

[hoz53]

I was not a Life Member , but visited their Headquarters at both sites in Pierre , S.D. ...... many times over the years . Those visits were very pleasant and informative as were the VHA Staff . Some of you will remember the very large series of Custom Varmint Rifles built over the years ( to show-case the various Gunsmiths ) and featured and tested in the Magazine . I don't know for certain , but I think they all ended up at VHA . I looked many of them over on my visits , and they were really, really nice . I often wonder who ended up with them .

So this means the corp is being forced to disolve, and liquidate by the state but it doesnt say how they will pay their creditors or if they will be filing bankruptcy or not. I would expect the letter was just a formality and their won't be enough left to pay any subscribers anyway. I think subscribers are a ways down the totem pole from other secured creditors but dont know for sure. I wonder how the most recent owners came out in the deal. Anyway got my letter but I was only an annual member so didnt lose much. I dont have life memberships in anything except the NRA in large part because I am leery of this very kind of thing happening.

 

[WyleWD]

Main thing that gets my goat is the way they folded up overnight basically rolling up the carpet and turning the lights out. I sent them a check for 2 year renewal last April then found out they went under. I wonder how Jeff and Jacquie Rheborg can even look in the mirror!? No notice or anything from them! Really Pi$$es me off! Frank

+1. No notice, no explanation, and they left the online subscription and merchandise website up for a week or so after they closed. That's what's messed up too. Due to them and a few others doing this, I'm done with subscriptions, period. WD

 

[Woodchk]

I was a life member for along time , and to answer the one question the gentleman asked . Yes Varmint Hunter Magazine was the publication of the VHA .

 

[ArticWolf]

I was a life member for along time , and to answer the one question the gentleman asked . Yes Varmint Hunter Magazine was the publication of the VHA .

Got my letter the other day was not a life member but for 2bucks its not worth it.But I do miss magazine

 

[alf]

I'll send mine in just on principal........

 

[TimP]

I receive my letter as well. I was not a life member but put in a claim basically on principle as well. I paid for a two year subscription about a month before I heard of their financial issues. It really pisses me off knowing that they new the ship was sinking yet still continued to accept everybody's payments.

 

[25AI260]

yep got one too been in since 08...

 

[CaptainMal]

Shucks. I could use a beer with two straws. Did Not get that letter or any other information. Maybe because I'm still good to go for another year or so?

 

[Phil]

Got mine today.....

Filed it...

 

[tmbryant]

I received the letter in the mail today. Don't remember what my status is as to a subscription. It's been awhile since I saw the last magazine. When Shooter's News as well as Precision Shooting went out of business, I had sent in a 3 year renewal on both of them shortly before they went under. Life memberships can be pretty tough on organizations as the cash that is paid for them is probably gone fairly quickly and then they are stuck with having to provide for whatever benefits you get, mainly magazine subscriptions. Back when interest rates were decent, they could put the money in the bank and pay for your dues off the interest. No way they could do that with 1/2% or less interest. I don't know whether any of you ever bought any of the Permanent cook ware that was hawked at fairs and at home demonstrations. My wife and I found out what the Lifetime guarantee meant on it. Probably the same as a Life membership to Varmint Hunters. The cook ware guarantee was good for the life of the company. When it goes belly up, thats the end of your Lifetime guarantee, the same as it probably is to your Lifetime membership in Varmint Hunters. I imagine I'll do the same with the letter as most are doing. Doesn't sound like it's worth the trouble. I'd bet that the subscribers are the bottom end of who gets anything on any claim.

Mike

 

[CaptainMal]

Now mine also came in the mail just yesterday. Darn right I will send it back.

 

[Bluesman]

I was a life member, and received the same letter. I wasn't surprised that they folded. For the cost of publishing a perfect bound magazine these days I'm actually surprised they lasted this long. Advertisers can reach more potential customers with digital publications. I was worried a few years back when I didn't notice them making a major push to go completely digital. My guess is that the overhead of that office/clubhouse and purchasing the land/range was just too much to sustain along with 4 or 5 folks on staff. It's a shame. I liked the magazine, there were some good informative articles published for several years.
JB in NC

 

[DHuffman]

I drove by the facility west of Ft Pierre Saturday, once in the morning with the gates locked up and no activity. Then late afternoon when I went back by on the way home the gates were open but didn't notice any activity then either. All the steel targets that were on the gate were gone along with all the signage on the gate and building. The range and shooting stations appeared to be intact.

Ironically I had planned going there this summer with my sons and checking it out.

 

[wmdron]

Got mine the other day, I sent it back! I was only an annual member so I didn't get stung too much. I was disappointed that the VHA was taking new subscriptions and renewals right up to the day they closed, to me this was unethical.

 

[powderbrake]

I got my letter, and threw it away. Some times small businesses can get into problems and fold up, not necessarily of their own choice. I am sorry they went under, as I was ready to start advertising our new Precision Varmint Shooting Bench in the magazine. https://www.custommetalprod.com/shooting-targets/precision-varmint-shooting-bench There don't seem to be many magazines that cater to varmint hunters.
I liked the magazine, and was proud of my 500 yard Club Award, and was looking forward to some day getting into the 1000 yard club.