My understanding is that in event of bankruptcy a fiat claim is better
Yes, that's correct, also works for a lawsuit, But because his amount I doubt he'll want to sue Gox, but never the less having FIAT will make it easier for a Jury or Judge or even Government to better understand.
But this is looking like a Ponzi Scheme, they just move from their HQ to a new place, a HOTEL. A company worth Millions running it from a Hotel, ummm... LoL.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/mt-gox-change-location-from-its-old-hq-to-a-hotel-476380
Anyways, Ill you paid you its current value of $100, per BTC. I could buy afew, I don't want to take a big risk, this is looking bad. Ill paid you via PayPal.
Gox Wallet: 1A7pQb3U9aMunKs5Wrwf8Qwqu1Lbh2MeBn
You could send small amounts if you want to try it out.
But its rate, BTC at Gox will be $50 by this weekend, usually a major crash happens in weekends when Normal users see whats going on.
Afew PayPal related transaction as reference:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/not-selling-459248
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/i-need-10-paypal-will-pay-bitcoin-bitstamp-rate-468706
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/im-needing-120-ud-in-paypal-470465