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Re: Maplins

Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 6:14 pm
by andytaylor
I've used Maplin for years, don't usually have a problem, but then I normally know what I'm after and don't buy the plastic crap.

For batteries, chargers and cables they are pretty good - and cheap.


Re: Maplins

Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 9:16 pm
by crofter
Ok obviously Maplin don't do ear bandages for Trumpton, but if you are in the flow of looking for electrical gear you could do a lot worse than visiting your local maplin and the online equivalent they usually have some nice bargains in Sat. Gear, Air Conditioners etc. so worth a look if you have one near you - look at the product physically instore and then you can usually get some discount vouchers online as well ...


Re: Maplins

Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 4:38 am
by steve56
Argos any good for Wall Clocks for the kitchen?

Re: Maplins

Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 4:47 am
by Ace
A wall clock for a kitchen? Get to ASDA for that kind of tat Stevie, or an outdoor market. Argos will have choice, but at a few quid.


Re: Maplins

Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 12:49 pm
by Trumpton
crofter wrote:

> Ok obviously Maplin don't do ear bandages for Trumpton,

I bought my ear bandages from a shop called Eureka - I kid you not.

Re: Maplins

Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 12:51 pm
by Trumpton
steve56 wrote:

> Argos any good for Wall Clocks for the kitchen?

Yup. I bought a battery powered wall clock from them, and it's good. !thumbsup!

Re: Maplins

Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 1:19 pm
by JonnyHungwell
Must admit I regard Argos as even worse than Maplins - their 16 day refund policy is great, except for the fact too many chavs buy stuff, use it for a couple of weeks and then take it back. I can't count the number of things I've had from them over the years that somebody had obviously used and repackaged badly --- of course they all went back. Now I only buy cheap rubbish there, wouldn't trust them on a major item.

Re: Maplins

Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 1:23 pm
by steve56
Pound shops any good?

Re: Maplins

Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 1:24 pm
by steve56
Cheers .Ace wrote:

> A wall clock for a kitchen? Get to ASDA for that kind of tat
> Stevie, or an outdoor market. Argos will have choice, but at a
> few quid.
>
>

Re: Maplins

Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 1:33 pm
by Trumpton
steve56 wrote:

> Pound shops any good?

Yup. I go to Poundland quite a lot.