The following are my layman good faith opinions. I received a cold call from Bill Carey, an Associate Vice President of Gulf Coast Western aka GCW. He made a high energy sales pitch. I said send me the information. He called me again when the package was at my front door. I had not had time to fetch and read the material before he called. He provided a much longer high energy sales pitch on the second call. It appears to me that Bill Carey is a sales person with a fancy title. I decided not to invest because of multiple reasons: The posted reviews on multiple websites. Lack of reviews on the Internet by well recognized and well-respected independent entities. The way that they are selling the units. The terms of the application that I would have to sign: The units being sold are NOT considered to be securities. I would be a Venturer, whatever that is. I would have to agree that the money sent GCW was not a passive investment or activity. But that is what I am looking for, just being a passive investor. I would have to certify that I am capable of exercising management powers. I would have to agree in writing that I am NOT relying on the ability of GCW for the success of the venture. Who would I be relying on? The application seems to require me to state that I am capable of replacing GCW as Managing Venturer and/or exercise meaningful management powers. This investment is DEFINITELY NOT for me. Steve McEvoy

Nothing bad to say about Gulf Coast Western at all. Investments are difficult all the time, but GCW made it easy and, dare I say it, not unanjoyable.

Amazing experience with Gulf Coast Western. These guys are true professionals and I'd recommend to anyone.

Gulf Coast Western is a phenomenal oil company and has been a pleasure to work with over the last few years. I look forward to many more years to come.

Even in these difficult times Gulf Coast Western has made things super easy. Thanks for everything.

I can't rave enough about how much I value working with Gulf Coast Western. They are strategic in their development efforts and they have a very knowledgeable and highly skilled team. You are in good hands with GCW.

Super solid all the way around.

It's very rare that I leave positive reviews but Gulf Coast Western deserves every positive review they're getting. They were patient and helpful and an absolute joy to work with.

Terrific company, dealing with them has been easy and communication has been honest and upfront the entire time.

Outstanding leaders in the oil and energy industry. Their staff is very forward-thinking and everyone who works here has a great attitude