TT FANS have a chance to bid for a genuine part of the races’ history since the launch of a dedicated auction site to sell off TT course memorabilia.
The idea was spawned after the runaway success of a number of items which attracted fierce bidding on ebay recently.
TT organisers are currently replacing the orange corner signs used around the course and the first of these - showing the left-right sweep through Braddan Bridge - has now been featured on the site which is part of www.iomtt.com
A TT organisers’ spokesman said: ‘We want to thank those who have taken advantage of the opportunity to bid for the TT memorabilia we recently auctioned through ebay. It is fair to say we were blown away by the response, and the generosity. Profits from the sale go directly towards funding safety improvements around the Mountain Course so it is definitely a worthy cause.’
It is free to register on the site and payment can be by Paypal or credit card and, best of all, you can actually speak to a real person on the phone if you need to.
There are currently three items featured on the site. The six-foot tall Braddan Bridge sign was top of the financial stakes on Thursday with six bids totalling £590.
A blue milestone marker was most popular with 18 bids and a price of £330.
Cheapest, though perhaps not bargain basement, is one of the yellow shell branded petrol fillers going for £185 after nine bids. All the items were posted on April 16th with starting bids of between £10 and £25.
The site tells bidders all items come with a signed certificate of authenticity confirming it is a genuine piece of TT history.
In the coming weeks organisers have promised more mile markers, corner signs fuel fillers and other items.
Anyone with a query about the TT auction site should email info@iomtt.com or call 640013