The most amazing RAOPK ever. Unbelievable!!! :O

[SunnyDazeAhead]

As some of you might know, I've fallen on some hard times financially and posted a few sales mentioning having to sell off some of my collection to pay for bills, getting my car fixed, basic living expenses etc. One of my most treasured ponies, Tux, has been up for sale on eBay for months and months at a very high price because I didn't really want to let him go. I had a couple low offers of $50 and $60 but declined as I figured he was worth much more than that especially with the sentimental value I had for him. Finally, today I received an offer of $125 which was more than my $100 BIN price.    Immediately, I messaged the buyer to make sure this offer was not in error and she assured me that it wasn't a mistake that "he was worth it."  After I accepted the offer, I said I hoped he'd be happy in his new pony home and hoped he would bring her all the joy and happiness he has given me through out the years.

And I received this in reply.....


You're not going to believe this . . but Mr. Tux just called me on the phone. I don't know how he dialed with those stiff plastic legs! Anyway, he told me you are a little down on your luck right now, but you'll be back on your feet soon. He said he is so happy I bought him so you could have a bit of money, but then he began to cry. I could tell he was very, very sad and heartbroken to be leaving you. I asked him if he wanted to stay with you, and he perked right up. So he is yours to keep.

God bless and take care. Best of luck to you!


Now, I've heard of things like this happening to other members of the pony community but it's never once happened to me and it couldn't have happened at a more fitting time. I feel very blessed and honored to have been given such a gift and now Tux will be staying with me forever.    Money really is fleeting but a pony's love is forever. 

[Leave a Whisper]

Oh! That's the sweetest thing! What a wonderful thing to do!

[lostpony]

I love the whole fone call story!  what a treat.  Not just the money but the whole little story to make you feel good, it's wonderful and your poor little Tux gets to stay home and feel better too.

[SunnyDazeAhead]

I cannot lie, I choked up as I was reading the story as it was the most heart warming act of generosity I've ever received. When I replied to tell her thank you and how much that meant to me she merely said "HAPPY RAOPK DAY!!!" This really did make not only my day but my entire year. I really did not want to part with my precious boy because he is in such mint condition with original curl in his mane and everything and not a single flaw on his entire body. I told myself as I sold him that 'one day' I'd be able to replace him but it wouldn't be the same. I know they are just toys but to a collector they really do mean a lot to us. Especially if holding them in our hands and looking at them make us feel better. This was genuinely the nicest thing anyone's ever done for me. And if the buyer is an Arena member and reads this, please let me know. I want to do something kind for you in return!    

[aintnobuffalo]

Oh, gosh, how sweet!! 

[SkyCakes]

that is very touching it brings me a small light of hope to this world.

[SunnyDazeAhead]

I couldn't put it any better than that, Sky Cakes. There is hope for the world yet!

[slyons]

This post is absolutely amazing, its very sweet that Tux loves you so much 

[SunnyDazeAhead]

[Duenia]

Seeing this made me cry, it's seriously so sweet.

I'm glad you get to keep your boy

[jrr74]

What a beautiful story.  I am so happy for you and to whoever did this for you, you are an amazing and generous individual 

[Brightglowpony]

Wow that truly is unbelievable!   What an amazing person to brighten your year with such generosity, and here's hoping things look up for you soon 

[Goanna]

That is so sweet and lovely! What a kind person ^^

[Honeycomb]

My eyes filled with tears just reading this ... What a wonderful person!

[shadowlark]

This is the sweetest thing I've read in a long time! What a wonderful person the buyer is. I am so happy you get to keep your beloved boy!