A smaller local independent restaurant near us wanted to expand. They have a loyal customer base and needed a minimal amount. They offered discounts and gift cards in exchange for people who chose to "invest" in this venture. It must have worked out as they are still in business, doing well and I have not heard of anyone unhappy or feeling they got ripped off.

Hey, if someone wants to give their last dollar to a business or a person, that is up to them but I do NOT get this GoFundMe for businesses who did not have insurance. Life is full of choices, sometimes you make good ones and sometimes you don't. If I make a bad choice, the last thing I would expect is for someone else to bail me out.

To each there own but I can (sadly) see a lot of disappointed people when this is all sorted out.

Once again, pat is spot on with her assessment as you are also.