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VCArules
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Shit town, IL, USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2000 : 1:09PM
[url=466137]www.divadee.com is offically closing as soon as its stock is out. Many studios are slimming down as we speak. Alot of titles on sale also.
Farewell DiVaDee
Coltrane666
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Amsterdam, Holland
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Posted - Sep 12 2000 : 2:17PM
Is this for real? I checked the website and there was nothing on them closing up, except for the 70% off sales but that maybe an offer. Where did you hear about this?
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Posted - Sep 12 2000 : 2:20PM
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VCArules - any more info?
Pablo
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CA USA
72 Posts
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Posted - Sep 12 2000 : 2:25PM
I just went and cashed out my DivaDollars, I hadn't realized I had enough for a free disc. I've not shopped there in so long, not since their Customer Service goddess left and AdultDVDtalk came into being.
astroknight All-Star Supporter
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Posted - Sep 12 2000 : 8:01PM
Welcome to ADVD priness & Clay. Wish it was with better news, but we're still glad to have you with us!
 
tricia_devereaux
Evil Angel DVD

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4283 Posts
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Posted - Sep 13 2000 : 6:14PM
When I called DiVaDee late last week to sell a DVD, I was told that they were "temporarily" stopping ordering more DVDs from any studios.
However, I was given the impression that they were doing everything possible to not make this a permanent situation.
It kind of sounded to me like they were undergoing a management or staff change or something.
I hope that's all it is, although I'm afraid you guys might have jumped to the right conclusion. I loved doing business with them!
JKRULL
Jill Kelly Productions

beverly hills California
99 Posts
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Posted - Sep 13 2000 : 6:55PM
I speak with the "REAL" owner (as do one or two other studios) he is not at DivaDee-very evasive folks. Snow Leopard and Caribbean are their #1 and #5 sellers, and they owe everyone big bucks. But, they HAVE big bucks behind them, very big. If Divadee does go under, it is to blow everyone off and restart under another name.
Maybe the owners need the deduction.
If I were a retail buyer, I would check there first.
They have recently paid us, and took in new product COD-not sure if they were filling folks whose cards were charged, without product being available (a real no-no) or taking new orders. I saw they had Dreamquest up a couple of days ago, but it is down now.
THe former buyer Marcela is now at AdultDVDnow, give her your support.
She has had a rough few weeks!
JKRULL
Jill Kelly Productions

beverly hills California
99 Posts
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Posted - Sep 22 2000 : 5:56AM
If they are going out of business, they have
a strange way of doing it! I have been in constant contact with one of the owners, he sacked that Tim guy (fyi) He has made payments to everyone, and those he was unaware of, (reason why Tim is gone?) he has confirmed and made payment. As my titles are 3 out of their top ten, maybe I am biased but
they have been going out of business for quite some time,(according to posts) there may be a chance reports of their demise are being reported
to serve another agenda.
We shall see, but I don't recall ever getting paid in full from companies going under. If they do fold, kudos to the owners for paying their obligations first. That shows class, and is very rare indeed.
torris
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Posted - Sep 22 2000 : 9:17PM
I don't know Krull, if you go to their site they're not adding any new titles and seem to be selling stock on hand till it's gone. Even entire companies like Elegant Angel aren't even listed there anymore. Sure looks like a company that is giving up the ghost unfortunately.
Clay
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Posted - Sep 22 2000 : 11:13PM
I purchased from them on the 22nd of August. One title was not in stock and still has not arrived. I mistakenly thought I had been billed for this title and put a comment in this thread a week ago. I received a terse email from them indicating all orders were being filled. Its a week later and still no title. I find it hard to believe that it takes 30 days to ship a Private title.
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Posted - Sep 23 2000 : 9:30AM
The top 10 is based on titles that they have left - I have a hard time believing that they've sold more Grannies Slumber Party than say My Plaything Tera Patrick.
While someone may buy divadee and continue the business, I think the website makes clear that the current operation of divadee is to be no more.
BTW - Thanks Pablo
[This message has been edited by StephDunn (edited September 23, 2000).]
Jason Little
Member

Dublin, CA
25 Posts
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Posted - Sep 23 2000 : 11:06AM
It doesn't look positive to me. On Monday (9/18) Divadee had 880 titles for sale. Today they have 355 titles for sale.
bik
New Member

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Posted - Sep 28 2000 : 5:07AM
Is their web site down or are they out of business? I've had no luck gettting to their web site yesterday or today. Of course, it could just be my ISP but when I saw this post ...
Drew Black
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Posted - Sep 28 2000 : 10:12AM
I don't think it's your ISP. All of their sites are down. Maybe it's their ISP?
bik
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Posted - Sep 28 2000 : 4:45PM
So now what? I don't even know how to get in touch with them with their web site being down. Does anyone have their phone number? Should I call my credit card company and make sure I stop payment or does anyone think they'll actually honor unfilled orders?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Posted - Sep 28 2000 : 5:09PM
I don't know what's up with them, but I would call your credit card company.
torris
Senior Member

Deep within Mila's anus
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Posted - Sep 28 2000 : 7:37PM
Have you tried emailing them at customerservice@divadee.com?
Drew Black
broken crankshaft

8009 Posts
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Posted - Sep 29 2000 : 11:22AM
Their email server is down too.
Jay
Member

San Diego, California, USA
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Posted - Sep 29 2000 : 5:21PM
Adult DVD Now recently hired two key members of Divadee, Marcelle and Frank. Thus it seems Divadee is going through a transition phase at the present time, there are many rumors as to their fate. Who really knows what's going on! However, I'm glad to hear that Divadee is making an effort to honor their creditors and customers.
When one of our fellow competitors goes through a transitional phase, we sympathize and try to learn from it at the same time. This is a very competitive business, and it is difficult finding devoted employees. Furthermore, the act of balancing expenses versus income is a never ending challenge.
No doubt, we will see many more companies go through transitions within the coming years. The survivors are the companies who watch closely and learn from other's misfortunes.
Good luck Divadee....

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JKRULL
Jill Kelly Productions

beverly hills California
99 Posts
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Posted - Sep 29 2000 : 7:15PM
TALK ABOUT A SLOW HORRIBLE DEATH! This company has had terminal cancer for months!
It hurts just reading about it- signs of hope, payments made-COD orders taken- Tim gets fired
Then
the newest news.
Consumers being ripped off, terse communication, servers down.
Jeez DIE ALREADY!! Will YA!!!
For consumers who posted here, send me an e-mail. I can help you either get your product from them, or a refund to your credit card.
I do agree with what Jay from San Diego said.
There will be more sites going under soon. Count on it.
And quite possibly a few aquisitions and mergers, I have my eye on a couple of sites right now....
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Posted - Sep 29 2000 : 7:55PM
Well, we were in the divadee neighborhood and did a driveby No one appeared to be in the offices (no lights on) at around 4:00pm. The reception area still has all the furniture and the computer and phone setup.
I do hope that someone bought it. It was a fantastic website with features that many multi-million dollar mainstream sites don't have. And Dee was a heck of a gal
Jason Little
Member

Dublin, CA
25 Posts
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Posted - Sep 30 2000 : 12:23AM
I guess its official, I saw Dee on a street corner tonight arranging a few mergers for herself.
Pablo
Member

CA USA
72 Posts
11/99
Posted - Oct 2 2000 : 5:13PM
Hey Steph,

Saw your response on dvdtalk re: dvdjam, I knew they were the same company so I figured that it was the same for Dee as well.

I'm sorry to hear it, although I had not dealt with them in a long time, they always were a class operation. I cashed out my DivaDollars two weeks ago - received the disc last thursday.

mslee
Member

18 Posts
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Posted - Oct 3 2000 : 10:13AM
Help! Help! Help!

I didn't noticed that Divadee.com is closing and ordered 4 DVDs including a pre-order a couple of days ago. I got 3 DVDs from them before they closed. But they charged me more than what they advertised on their web site for one of the 3 DVDs. What can I do now? Call my credit card bank?

Please tell me if you know how to deal with this. Thanks a lot!

Drew Black
broken crankshaft

8009 Posts
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Posted - Oct 3 2000 : 10:23AM
If you ever feel like you have been overcharged from any retailer it's very easy to dispute the charge with your credit card company. That's most likely the best route to take at this point since Divadee no longer has a web site.
 
torris
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Deep within Mila's anus
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Posted - Oct 4 2000 : 2:40PM
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