On June 6th, the Army notified my husband he's being released from his contract on the 22nd. Fourteen days to find a job and move across the country. They are not providing moving services this time, because it was "too short notice". They will pay for the move, but not up front. 60% now, and 40% after we submit receipts for reimbursement. Moving services alone will cost around $3,100. They are also providing a travel allowance. Now, when they moved us up here, we received $3,500 in travel as a travel allowance. That took care of driving, motels, food, our deposits, and utilities for that month. This time we're set to receive $540. That will just barely cover the two and a half day drive, lodging, and food. We will still owe our current apartment complex rent for next month, because the military clause in our lease doesn't cover release from service. As of right now, we have no way to pay the movers the other $700 to claim our belongings once we arrive in Texas. We have no way to pay next month's rent to this apartment complex. We have no way to pay our bills, or living expenses for next month. We have a friend in Houston who is "pretty sure" he can get my husband a job working with him at a CNC pipeyard. The pay is excellent, but as of right now, we have nothing solid. My parents are already doing us a huge favor, which I'm sure will be held over our heads later, by allowing us to stay (rent free) in the house we will be buying from them, until we can get settled in a new job. I don't want to ask them for more help unless it's a last resort. Now that you all know the situation, I'm going to be selling my Transformers collection to provide for my family. I love those toys. They are beautiful, and I would never part with them lightly, but caring for my son comes first. We're about halfway to our $3,200 goal as of right now. The response to this since I first posted on twitter has been incredible. I am quite honestly in awe of how quickly everybody has chipped in to help. It is a privilege to call you guys my friends, and I can never thank you enough. PRICING: This wasn't really an issue in the beginning, but after having a few recent offers that fell WELL below market value, I feel this has become necessary. If you want to offer a fair amount, I will be more than happy to ship for free. If you want to place a slightly lower offer, and pay shipping, I am okay with this as well. The severity of the situation does not mean I will deeply discount a toy AND offer free shipping just to make a sale. I am well aware of the value of these toys, and I am quite capable of comparing prices online. I really don't want to have to post prices, guys. I want to allow you to offer what you think is fair, but if this continues, I won't be able to do that anymore. That said, happy shopping, and thanks again for your help and generosity. Toy list: We have a LOT of older figures not listed here, so if there's anything in particular you're looking for, ask, and I'll check with my husband. Transformers Animated figures for sale: Prowl, loose, incomplete (missing pole for stoplight) Ratchet, loose, complete, missing instructions Elite Guard Bumblebee, loose, incomplete (no boosters) Sentinel Prime, loose, complete, missing instructions Grimlock, loose, complete, missing instructions Snarl, loose, incomplete (missing club) Shockwave, loose, complete, missing instructions Oil Slick, loose, complete, packaging included Atomic Lugnut, loose, complete, packaging included Blitzwing, loose, complete, missing instructions Arcee, MOSC, pending PRiD figures for sale: Deluxe Wheeljack, MOSC Voyager Starscream, MISB Deluxe Arcee, loose, complete, packaging included Cyberverse Commander Bulkhead, loose, complete, packaging+mini DVD included Cyberverse Commander Megatron, loose, complete Cyberverse Commander Starscream, loose, complete, packaging+mini DVD included Cyberverse Optimus Prime, loose, complete, packaging included Cyberverse Arcee, loose, complete Cyberverse Bumblebee, loose, complete, packaging included Transformers Prime McDonald's toys, full set Generations Sky Shadow, loose, complete, packaging included Generations Scourge, loose, complete, packaging included Generations Sergeant Kup, loose, complete, packaging included Generations Cybertronian Optimus Prime, MOSC Battle In Space Rodimus Prime+Cyclonus 2 pack, loose, complete, packaging included Legends Class Optimus Prime, loose, packaging included Toys R Us Reissue Ultra Magnus, complete, in box Toys R Us Reissue Starscream, complete, in box Toys R Us Reissue Rodimus Prime, complete, in box Toys R Us Reissue Jazz, complete, in box Classics Starscream, loose Classics Bumblebee, loose, incomplete G1 Throttlebot Goldbug, loose, complete G1 Megatron, incomplete (includes scope, silencer, butt stock, but no robot mode weapon) Pretender Grimlock, loose, incomplete (missing tail weapon, shell weapon and helmet) G1 Scorponok, loose, includes most accessories (Lord Zarak missing 1 arm) Brave Maximus, loose, complete Fortress Maximus, loose, incomplete, includes Spike + Cerebros (missing 1 hip gun, 1 hand gun, Cog Grommet and Gasket, front right shoulder panel, and Cerebros' gun) 20th Anniversary Masterpiece Optimus Prime, NISB, Autographed by Peter Cullen Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex armor, NISB, Autographed by Peter Cullen NISB Armada Unicron
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That's really unfortunate. I'm going to look at funds to see if I can help by purchasing something, though till then, here's a free bump so others can see what you have. Bump.
