Horsetan Posted July 22 Posted July 22 6 minutes ago, west_clare_wanderer said: That is sad What shocks me is that they don't even wait for the dust to settles. A few weeks after selling out from directly they are touting them out on eBay. It must be frustrating for the IRM lads. I think it seems more pronounced and brazen because we are a small community.... What can IRM do? They've already been paid. However, those who didn't order direct in time to beat the touts will always lose out unless there are subsequent batches. 1 1
west_clare_wanderer Posted July 23 Posted July 23 16 hours ago, Horsetan said: What can IRM do? They've already been paid. However, those who didn't order direct in time to beat the touts will always lose out unless there are subsequent batches. IRM cannot do anything of course. I just don't like these chancers with such a big mark up. It's life though. Â
Mol_PMB Posted July 24 Posted July 24 A couple of Genesis 6-wheelers in CIE dark green - third and compo. Prices reasonable at present, in GB: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/198509396745 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/198509429319
DJ Dangerous Posted July 28 Posted July 28 On 22/7/2026 at 10:58 PM, Horsetan said:  It would be interesting to find out what percentage of the original Park Royal buyers - who ordered direct from IRM - only purchased in order to flip on for a profit. I reckon it would be significant.  That reminded me that I have "071" no.085 in the shed waiting for 21mm conversion. It's been that long since I bought it that I actually forgot I had it - meanwhile, values seem to have increased due in no small way to the flipper community. £450 is very nearly 3 times what I paid for mine. A 21mm 071, the next best thing while we wait for @BosKonay‘s O Gauge 071! 2
Blaine Posted July 29 Posted July 29 On 23/7/2026 at 4:12 PM, west_clare_wanderer said: IRM cannot do anything of course. I just don't like these chancers with such a big mark up. It's life though.  Its Ireland, Us Irish are world champions at Procrastination, guilty of it myself with some IRM items 'I'll get it again, Ill pre order it next week' 1
west_clare_wanderer Posted July 29 Posted July 29 18 minutes ago, Blaine said: Its Ireland, Us Irish are world champions at Procrastination, guilty of it myself with some IRM items 'I'll get it again, Ill pre order it next week' Â Been there, done that. It's why I've spent the last couple of years playing catch up and trying to source long old out items. I'm trying to be more proactive nowadays. Trying... procrastination is in my genes!!Â
Fiacra Posted Thursday at 11:08 Posted Thursday at 11:08 NIR 112 added to adverts.ie yesterday. Looks to be in decent condition, but the price is not for the faint of heart! https://www.adverts.ie/toy-cars-trains-boats-planes/murphy-models-112-northern-counties-model-railway/40675492 Â
west_clare_wanderer Posted Thursday at 15:11 Posted Thursday at 15:11 On 29/7/2026 at 12:45 PM, skinner75 said: Take some FOMO pills - they'll sort you right out!  I find FOMO is replaces by SAAMO (sadness at actually missing out). However, that can be remedied by the strong antidote offered by a certain Mr DB of Dublin 5! He will take all of your money, but the sweet elixir of green boxes will ensure you're in a happy haze for some time 1
Blaine Posted Thursday at 15:58 Posted Thursday at 15:58 4 hours ago, Fiacra said: NIR 112 added to adverts.ie yesterday. Looks to be in decent condition, but the price is not for the faint of heart! https://www.adverts.ie/toy-cars-trains-boats-planes/murphy-models-112-northern-counties-model-railway/40675492  Sold one for that price a few years ago, people will pay. Reference my previous comment here about procrastination, bought it originally for the original price of €159, remember those days... 1
west_clare_wanderer Posted Saturday at 22:36 Posted Saturday at 22:36 Limited edition, but evidently the sound chip doesn't work..... All yours for a cool £399 sterling! https://ebay.io/m/Tz8I8i 1
Horsetan Posted Saturday at 23:33 Posted Saturday at 23:33 56 minutes ago, west_clare_wanderer said: Limited edition, but evidently the sound chip doesn't work..... All yours for a cool £399 sterling! https://ebay.io/m/Tz8I8i I'll pass. I've probably devalued mine by converting to 21mm gauge.... On 30/7/2026 at 4:11 PM, west_clare_wanderer said: ...the sweet elixir of green ... Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder. 2
Mol_PMB Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago There are some serious high prices for Irish models on eBay at the moment. I saw a Park Royal sold for over £150: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/147478779106 And this 071 went for £560:  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/168567298767 Which makes this one for £517 look like a good deal! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/147478744350 Even the old Murphy Cravens are fetching nearly £90: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/168567958883 So a set of 3 beet wagons for under 70 notes looks a bargain: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/137581489568 1 1
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