2001 Raven w/ 583 hours on EBay with a Reserve starting bid of $260,000 found here...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW
Raven I prices aren't fetching as much these days, especially the early models without hydraulics. Raven II commands high price and waiting list until RHC brings the second factory online. With ISO certification, it could be a while before it is in full production to meet demand. You may find a good deal on a Raven with hydraulics and that might suit you very well. Raven II only gets you 40 more pounds of payload and a little better performance (100 pounds more lift, but the blades way 60 pounds more - so it is really only 40 more pounds). Oh... just to clarify, I have no idea who the seller on EBay is... just giving my 2 cents. Also, I probably wouldn't purchase an aircraft from EBay, but the link has the seller's phone number... so, you should be able to arrange an inspection by your A&P. Of course, since you live in Ireland, that may change your purchase methods!