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TThomas · 15th May 2018, 9:56 pm

I bought a TP-LINK AV2000 TL-WPA9610-kit AC poweline Wifi box for £60 (normally £149.99) from the Cheshire Oaks branch of Maplin on Thursday last week when there was a big sign in the window saying minimum 60% off everything and 4 days left to go before closing.

On Saturday morning I went in to get another when there was 2 days left to go and the sign in the window said upto 80% off and the price had increased to £75 which is 50% off.

Clearly prices are being actively managed so don’t wait until the last days hoping you will get a better price.

I went back on Sunday morning, the last day, and all the boxes of stuff like this had gone from the shelves and the only stuff left was the grossly overpriced small stuff, fans, pc connectors, HDMI & USB leads etc and maplin branded stuff like desk fans. Presumably all the half decent stuff was shipped off to one of the stores that is still open.

15th May 2018, 9:56 pm	#522
TThomas Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Chester, Cheshire, UK. Posts: 5	Re: Maplin stores I bought a TP-LINK AV2000 TL-WPA9610-kit AC poweline Wifi box for £60 (normally £149.99) from the Cheshire Oaks branch of Maplin on Thursday last week when there was a big sign in the window saying minimum 60% off everything and 4 days left to go before closing. On Saturday morning I went in to get another when there was 2 days left to go and the sign in the window said upto 80% off and the price had increased to £75 which is 50% off. Clearly prices are being actively managed so don’t wait until the last days hoping you will get a better price. I went back on Sunday morning, the last day, and all the boxes of stuff like this had gone from the shelves and the only stuff left was the grossly overpriced small stuff, fans, pc connectors, HDMI & USB leads etc and maplin branded stuff like desk fans. Presumably all the half decent stuff was shipped off to one of the stores that is still open.