skinner75 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) This screams scam to me! He's only on ebay since 2nd Feb this year too Edited April 4, 2022 by skinner75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gph2000 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 He looks to have traded a number of Irish items in that time, but who knows what trades were real among them and what was 'bought' by other profiles under his control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 3 Mk 2A's at £160 to the same buyer? I dont think so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 (edited) sheeeeesh same seller, not a bad deal until you realise youve preordered far superior versions of the same thing due in a few months.... maybe he wants these sold quickly so he can fund the new ones haha Edited April 5, 2022 by Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 A couple of Ian Hayes trucks on eBay at the moment. This one is from a seller that I've bought from several times. Good guy, combines shipping etc: https://www.ebay.es/itm/374014582051 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 https://www.ebay.ie/itm/255478769809 IE/ RPSI Grey 121 anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymurph Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Hello All, I hope this is the correct place to ask a question about buying from the US on ebay? This Santa Fe loco caught my eye : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HO-Scale-Proto2000-23224-Santa-FE-E6A-B-Powered-Unpowered-Diesel-Set-HO6081-/115346822162?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 I'm wondering if anyone has used An Post's AddressPal service to save money on postage (Addresspal charges 15.99 to post from US to Ireland). And if so what were the customs charges like? Any cheaper than the $40 eBay would charge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 If you are interested in US outline stock there is a lad who sells US outline at Bray Wheelers Phil McHugh, PM me for his details 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 i used them from uk when parcel motel stopped northern ireland operations. got a disproportionately large customs bill with absolutely zero means to appeal and havent used it at all since. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymurph Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Sean said: i used them from uk when parcel motel stopped northern ireland operations. got a disproportionately large customs bill with absolutely zero means to appeal and havent used it at all since. Yeah that happened to me with the UK too. I'm probably foolish to think customs charges on goods from the US would be any less crippling. 6 hours ago, WRENNEIRE said: If you are interested in US outline stock there is a lad who sells US outline at Bray Wheelers Phil McHugh, PM me for his details Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphoey Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 14 hours ago, raymurph said: Hello All, I hope this is the correct place to ask a question about buying from the US on ebay? This Santa Fe loco caught my eye : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HO-Scale-Proto2000-23224-Santa-FE-E6A-B-Powered-Unpowered-Diesel-Set-HO6081-/115346822162?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 I'm wondering if anyone has used An Post's AddressPal service to save money on postage (Addresspal charges 15.99 to post from US to Ireland). And if so what were the customs charges like? Any cheaper than the $40 eBay would charge? take into account you will still pay normal customs due on all addresspal parcels add in the addresspal charge plus the post charge to the addresspal office sometimes its cheaper sometimes not 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 there will soon be a fee payable in order to allow you the previllage to pay the fees 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Sean said: there will soon be a fee payable in order to allow you the previllage to pay the fees On the Big Island, I once had to pay £8 to pay a £3 VAT charge on a £15 item - that turned the £15 into £26. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 @raymurph - I bought a couple of new locomotives from the U.S.A., had to pay 112€ customs but still worked out 100€ cheaper than buying in Europe (Britain included). I've never bought off eBay so don't know what additional charges would be incurred when purchasing from them in the U.S.A. but you can be sure that they, like PayPay, will want their pound of flesh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 30 minutes ago, connollystn said: @raymurph - I bought a couple of new locomotives from the U.S.A., had to pay 112€ customs but still worked out 100€ cheaper than buying in Europe (Britain included). I've never bought off eBay so don't know what additional charges would be incurred when purchasing from them in the U.S.A. but you can be sure that they, like PayPay, will want their pound of flesh. Prices for US stuff in the States tend to work out cheaper including customs charges because retail prices tend to be lower mainly due to the much larger size of the market and greater competition between retailers compared to EU, UK or other countries. Trainworld https://www.trainworld.com/ is one of the larger US retailers that exports World Wide United States Postal Service (USPS) is usually the cheapest option for shipping from the States. Irish vat at 23% is charged on the declared value of the item plus shipping An Post charge a flat processing/clearance fee. Couriers like DHL charge more but offer a faster service. Customs Clearance fees have come down since the Revenue went over to electronic customs clearance DHls charges appear to be based on a minimum charge €10.00 or 2% of the vat if higher 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWallDocker Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Informally, I'm happy to offer a bit of "looking help" and potentially postal shipping for someone seeking certain U.S. design models or books. I'm based near Chicago and we're fortunate to have two large hobby shops that specialize in railway models and kits, Des Plaines Hobbies and Chicagoland Hobby and Toy, as well as a monthly sellers' show for small unincorporated modellers who rent tables and sell in several large exhibition halls at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Both hobby shops have web sites, but Des Plaines Hobbies is more comprehensive. Chicagoland Hobby offers a lot on eBay that can also be purchased cheaper, faster in person. Slower, definitely, but possibly better savings. Books and U.S. models here tend to be glutting the market from estates, so prices can sometimes be pennies on the dollar compared to online distributors. In my own Irish railway interests, I've been fortunate to have much material help from gentlemen involved in this conversation. I'm happy to keep a lookout to pay something forward. Martin 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymurph Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 23 hours ago, connollystn said: @raymurph - I bought a couple of new locomotives from the U.S.A., had to pay 112€ customs but still worked out 100€ cheaper than buying in Europe (Britain included). I've never bought off eBay so don't know what additional charges would be incurred when purchasing from them in the U.S.A. but you can be sure that they, like PayPay, will want their pound of flesh. 22 hours ago, Mayner said: Prices for US stuff in the States tend to work out cheaper including customs charges because retail prices tend to be lower mainly due to the much larger size of the market and greater competition between retailers compared to EU, UK or other countries. Trainworld https://www.trainworld.com/ is one of the larger US retailers that exports World Wide United States Postal Service (USPS) is usually the cheapest option for shipping from the States. Irish vat at 23% is charged on the declared value of the item plus shipping An Post charge a flat processing/clearance fee. Couriers like DHL charge more but offer a faster service. Customs Clearance fees have come down since the Revenue went over to electronic customs clearance DHls charges appear to be based on a minimum charge €10.00 or 2% of the vat if higher Thanks , buying from US retailers and associated customs charges was going to be my next question! I'm tempted by prices on Trainworld. 19 hours ago, NorthWallDocker said: Informally, I'm happy to offer a bit of "looking help" and potentially postal shipping for someone seeking certain U.S. design models or books. I'm based near Chicago and we're fortunate to have two large hobby shops that specialize in railway models and kits, Des Plaines Hobbies and Chicagoland Hobby and Toy, as well as a monthly sellers' show for small unincorporated modellers who rent tables and sell in several large exhibition halls at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Both hobby shops have web sites, but Des Plaines Hobbies is more comprehensive. Chicagoland Hobby offers a lot on eBay that can also be purchased cheaper, faster in person. Slower, definitely, but possibly better savings. Books and U.S. models here tend to be glutting the market from estates, so prices can sometimes be pennies on the dollar compared to online distributors. In my own Irish railway interests, I've been fortunate to have much material help from gentlemen involved in this conversation. I'm happy to keep a lookout to pay something forward. Martin Thanks Martin, I'll DM you and stop hijacking this thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) The perfect base for anybody wishing to create a static model out of their retired SF A class loco: https://www.ebay.es/itm/115378262965 Edited May 10, 2022 by DJ Dangerous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Great idea 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, WRENNEIRE said: Great idea Slightly OT, but you know that you can unscrew both wheelsets, awap them around, even "fake" having a second trailer? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 https://www.ebay.ie/itm/265693852925?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=5282-175127-2357-0&ssspo=sqtpO07IQNe&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=jBYmkOuhTpK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=FB good man john paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 And dont forget the €100 import tax & €37 postage! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR 800 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 5 hours ago, Sean said: https://www.ebay.ie/itm/265693852925?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=5282-175127-2357-0&ssspo=sqtpO07IQNe&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=jBYmkOuhTpK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=FB good man john paul the best part being he offers the other three together for only 40 euro more... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Just had a look at the MM Jenny coach & thought HOW much? insane, if people pay that sot of price we are headed into far more money than sense territory. In the same league as women's fashion in the Sunday supplements. Just my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 We can open a thread on womens fashion if you would like Mike, we are a non judgemental group here Looking for a pair of size 11 patent leather high heels if you ever come across any! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 15 hours ago, Sean said: https://www.ebay.ie/itm/265693852925 good man john paul While we're on the subject of mental insanity, I'm doing a clearout and I have the following to go at €500 each: Pudding bender, hardly used Spotted paint, single coat Glass hammer, smashing price Chocolate doorknob, barely nibbled Contact Annette if interested, Annette Curtain... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Reasonable price for one of these, these days: https://www.adverts.ie/toy-cars-trains-boats-planes/murphy-models-mm0071-071-class/26890316 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 2 hours ago, murphaph said: Reasonable price for one of these, these days: https://www.adverts.ie/toy-cars-trains-boats-planes/murphy-models-mm0071-071-class/26890316 Don't know why but they weren't particularly popular models in that livery. The prototype was no beauty in that livery and usually allowed to decay, compared to the current freight grey 071s. I have one but never run it so it might get resprayed to freight grey or NIR 8112 livery as both of those seem rather unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Noel said: Don't know why but they weren't particularly popular models in that livery. The prototype was no beauty in that livery and usually allowed to decay, compared to the current freight grey 071s. I have one but never run it so it might get resprayed to freight grey or NIR 8112 livery as both of those seem rather unique. Not so sure about them not being popular models in this livery. They were just as hard to track down as any of the other 500-unit runs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 that livery didnt really last all that long in real life either though did it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 hour ago, DJ Dangerous said: Not so sure about them not being popular models in this livery. They were just as hard to track down as any of the other 500-unit runs. the era the old 071 freight livery is modelling isint as perused anymore. It’s somewhere near in-between just old enough to be too old for present Era modeling but not old enough to be nostalgic. mind you I think it’s the worst livery on the 071. But to each there own 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I like it but it's too late for my chosen era. Wouldn't pay 280 for one either but the last one I saw on eBay went for closer to €350 and that was a UK seller so add on the charges. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 52 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said: the era the old 071 freight livery is modelling isint as perused anymore. It’s somewhere near in-between just old enough to be too old for present Era modeling but not old enough to be nostalgic. mind you I think it’s the worst livery on the 071. But to each there own Don't confuse the model with the real-life era. In the real world, painting an 071 in silver was as stupid as painting an A Class silver. The 071's were gorgeous in that livery, albeit very impractical and very short-lived. When it comes to the 071 models, the black and silver (was it nicknamed the Engineer's livery or something?) sold out long before the IE livery, which in turn sold out long before the ST livery. Nothing for anybody to get butthurt over, that's fact, not opinion. Marks Models couldn't shift the IE livery 071's, while at the same time I had to scrape the dregs to get a silver and black one from DC Kits. Sold me a dud, but at least I got one, and I'll probably rope some poor sap like murphaph into fixing it for me one day. And, the ST livery hung around well after the IE's had gone. So, popularity of 071 liveries... Freight grey and NIR were half-runs, I think, so it's hard to get a fair comparison. People bought them even though they were out of era, just to have. Nearly sure that Noel, who favours the BT era, has a freight grey 071. That aside, IR won hands down, then silver and black, then IE, with ST trailing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 the 071 situation is absolutely depressing for anybody getting into the hobby again or for the first time. Im sure the forthcoming IRM one is going to sell like hotcakes, eh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 A few items that may be of interest... The IRM Spoils have been for sale for months and months, so the seller may be willing to accept offers: https://www.ebay.es/itm/354069986848 Wiggy at the Weekend (Is that Neil of WheelTappers?) offloading IRM Tara Mines Pack A, and has been selling off loads of Irish stuff lately: https://www.ebay.es/itm/134120875989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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