Is it possible for all member-owners of a co-op to earn a huge profit?
While technically possible, given that all members vote on a higher price point that would generate a large profit, it is unlikely. This is because your organization will have an unlimited amount of shareholders, meaning that you'll be dividing any funds across many members. Plus, members typically want to keep prices low to ensure they (and others) continue to receive the benefit of affordable goods and services, which is a major reason for starting a co-op in the first place. At the end of the day, if you're looking to make big money fast with your business idea, a cooperative isn't for you. High-profit co-ops usually take a long time and business savvy members to create.