Help New Restaurant/Cafe Open

[SAMIAM]

Ok,.....let's see......

1 Double garland convection oven $9,745.00
1 2 Door True reach in fridge........$5,800.00
1 Manitowoc ice machine $4,217.00
1 Beverage-air salad/prep unit $6,751

Oooops......went over budget a little.....another $150,000 or so and you should be good to go

[sa meredith]

OK, so I like to stir things up as much as anyone...however, I don't see the point here.
It seems as though this "Kickstart" web site is legit (not a scam), and the OP is interested in using it to start a business. Never mind the fact that maybe his expectations, buget, or businesss plan may need some fine tuning. Fair enough.
Why is OK for so many poeple to ridicule and belittle this guy? While others accuse him of a scam.
His post was very brief and sincere, I believe.
And ESPO...what the heck is that about? What a strange thing to write.

[Steveo]

As of 8am this morning the project (funding) was cancelled. Don't know what happened

[GTO]

Originally Posted by Steveo

As of 8am this morning the project (funding) was cancelled. Don't know what happened

If we all gave up on our dreams that quickly. Maybe he realized that nobody here was falling for it. Funny how after the initial post....he never posted again

[Pineedles]

0
Backers
$0.00
pledged of $20,000 goal
Funding Canceled
Funding for this project was canceled by the project creator about 7 hours ago.

From the web site.

[SkipEarth]

It was not a scam and if my budget was shy it was because I do have some start-up money. I am serious about moving to NH and I love it there! mainly because I found the people so friendly. I do not know why everyone felt the need to ridicule me over this when I was being sincere and honest.

As for the first person who mentioned my first kickstarter campaign "Manscapes™" Kickstarter said that project was not in their guidelines and others here in NY use my account , I allow neighborhood People with no internet to use my account/computer. Manscapes™ which was recently trademarked by me is a a salon for men and a line of male products now which I own so I did keep my first dream and follow through with it.

Furthermore I was being polite and nice and asking for help and in turn offering rewards. I actually donated on kickstarter to a movie project and it was shown at sundance and my name appeared in the credits as a "Special Thanks" did I do it for that , No . I did it because I thought the project was a good idea and wanted to see/help this person make their goals a reality.

If I offended anyone , I am sorry. The truth is though , I am the one that deserves an apology.

I posted here because like I said I love NH! I am moving there soon and I will be up there toward the end of june finishing up a business deal I have going in Meredith and also house shopping.

I look forward to being neighbors with you all and hope that you will accept My family and I and not criticize us for anything we may be doing or planning to do. We are good , kind hearted people who would help you all if you needed it.

If you read this far Thank You and God Bless you.

Peter

Manscapes™

[GTO]

Originally Posted by SkipEarth

, I allow neighborhood People with no internet to use my account/computer.


Manscapes™

When You move to NH can I use your internet connection. I have this business I want to try out. I call elderly people and tell them I am from Nigeria. I tell them that they have been left millions of dollars by someone they have never heard of before and all they have to do is tell me their social security number and bank account number so that I can transfer the money into their account

[ChocolateGypsy]

Originally Posted by GTO

When You move to NH can I use your internet connection. I have this business I want to try out. I call elderly people and tell them I am from Nigeria. I tell them that they have been left millions of dollars by someone they have never heard of before and all they have to do is tell me their social security number and bank account number so that I can transfer the money into their account

lmao! Sorry... couldn't help myself but...

Yes, Kickstarter is legit but there are specific guidelines... one being that it must be a *creative* or *humanitarian* endeavor. It was established to help struggling artists bring their ideas to life (notice the number of film and art projects.) I visit regularly because I'm entertained by the variety of ideas and projects. But I have noticed that Kickstarter may not be too strict about projects adhering to the creative/humanitarian requirement when there is a lot of interest in it. For the most part, I don't see many thousand dollar donations but many $5 and $10 pledges of support. In this way, (although I hate to say it) it resembles panhandling.

Simply put, Kickstarter projects are like: "hey buddy... can you spare a couple of dollars? So we can buy supplies to paint a mural on the wall near this empty neighborhood lot and help make the place look nicer. In return, we'll paint your name on one of the bricks."

[Jonas Pilot]

We already have enough schemers in New Hampshire.

[jack1706]

It takes all kinds, I guess.....
Can't believe what I'm reading!!

Turn and run the other way people..

[Mr. V]

This thread epitomizes the length and breadth of the generation gap.

Young'uns would consider giving; not their folks and grandfolks, though.

Is what it is.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by Mr. V

This thread epitomizes the length and breadth of the generation gap.

Young'uns would consider giving; not their folks and grandfolks, though.

Is what it is.

But according to Pineneedles in a previous post, there were zero backers and zero Pledges. Does'nt look like young'uns or old'uns considered giving

[ChocolateGypsy]

Originally Posted by Mr. V

This thread epitomizes the length and breadth of the generation gap.

Young'uns would consider giving; not their folks and grandfolks, though.

Is what it is.

I'm a young'un???

Okeee!!

[Pineedles]

If people are really serious about getting funding outside of traditional means, i.e. banks, then there are places like www.lendingclub.com that they can go to for the funds they need.

[WakeboardMom]

Originally Posted by Pineedles

If people are really serious about getting funding outside of traditional means, i.e. banks, then there are places like www.lendingclub.com that they can go to for the funds they need.

Shark Tank! Now casting...entrepreneurs wanted!



http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank

[jeffk]

I guess I'm surprised that soliciting funds is OK on the Forum.

We have no way to check the legitimacy of the project and it sounds like the kickstarter website doesn't either. On general principles this sounds like a bad idea unless you decide to fund someone that you know. This is like a guy knocking on your door and saying "Have I got a deal for you!".

No thanks. I don't give my hard earned money way.

[jack1706]

well said.....

not only are the people of New Hampshire " so friendly ", they are intelligent,

educated and make the best neighbors, but not gullible for sure!

[ripley]

Curious: Did this guy ever really move to the Meredith area ?

[Newbiesaukee]

to your screen name, I would venture...not.