For anyone thinking they might be taking an MD out of base and are considering a move over a commute - I was MD'd out of ATL on the last bid, and used the paid move. I have to say, relocation services did a good job - the gal in charge know's what's what, and will get back to you quickly if you have any questions. The company they use for the moving does a pretty good job too (for a moving company.) Overall the whole process was about as painless as a forced move can be.

I also learned that ATL is not the center of the universe, and life does exist elsewhere in the Delta system.