Originally Posted by NYBanker
IIRC, when funds were being collected, there was a statement funds would be used on effectively a FIFO (first in, first out) basis.
Unused funds would be returned to the newest contributors (up to the amounts they contributed); the last money in got refunded to the last contributor first, working backwards up the list.
Of course, if someone wanted to direct that their specific refund be sent to a worthy cause (or even an unworthy cause), that should be OK, too.
I do not remember that statement. But, if said, many of us donated several times. Many donations were anonymous. Some sent checks to Bruce. Some used Visa/MC to OZ..... A refund would be a nightmare, even for an actuary like Bruce.
Like I said before , use it or donate it! If you decide to refund it, give my refund to Russ!
Even though I switched to NW, I agree about waiting until after the 8th.