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Old 26th Oct 2017, 10:54 am   #2
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Default Re: Maplin stores

I'm quite mixed about Maplin. The component counter isn't great and is rarely staffed in my local branch, generally quite expensive for off the shelf items.

That said, at least there IS a parts counter in some form, which is handy if I need something there and then, assuming they have it...

It will be a shame to see it go, but these days 99% of the time I simply buy online and wait for items to arrive and save heaps of cash.

I'm really not sure what they are trying to do these days, like many stores they have diversified in an attempt to stay relevant and in doing so have cut their range back and don't seem to really satisfy any particular group.
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