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MSS · 28th February 2018, 19:08

It's a real shame about Maplins - the last of our major electronic component stores. I remember when it had just two stores, one of which was in Hammersmith. I used to go in there regularly whilst at uni in London.

The problem is that these days most people buy cheap & nasty electronic components, switches etc. directly from China on the bay and the traditional suppliers just cannot compete.

Anyone remember Henrys and Laskys on Edgware Road?

Sprinter · 28th February 2018, 20:32

Haven't been in a Maplins for years because here in Derby we have R.F. Potts.

A proper old style store with just about everything. The type of place where you ask them for a widget with a wibble fitting and rated at 8.5W. They have to think for a minute, say they'll have a look upstairs and upon returning say...

'How many do you want?'

Proud owner · 28th February 2018, 20:32

Anyone remember Henrys and Laskys on Edgware Road?

Yes, remember Laskys well, bought my first hi-fi from there, all separates, in probably c.1975 a veritable Aladdin's cave, took it all home in massive boxes on the train, well, I was young and the trains weren't as crowded as they are now.

Stickman · 28th February 2018, 20:45

Real shame
I really liked maplins
Regards
Chris

DerekS · 28th February 2018, 22:34

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Originally Posted by Proud owner

Anyone remember Henrys and Laskys on Edgware Road?

Yes, remember Laskys well, bought my first hi-fi from there, all separates, in probably c.1975 a veritable Aladdin's cave, took it all home in massive boxes on the train, well, I was young and the trains weren't as crowded as they are now.

Bought the bits for my mullard 5/10 amplifier from them, about 1953.

Oh and what about Proops ? remember them too ?

rustymotor · 1st March 2018, 05:00

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Originally Posted by Rev Jules

Their holidays were okay as well. Hi! De! Hi! Ho! De! Ho! LOL!

Rev

Yeah, you have to go to Bill Lee Butlin's now where the red guards I mean red coats will look after you..

steve-45 · 1st March 2018, 05:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Proud owner

Anyone remember Henrys and Laskys on Edgware Road?

Yes, remember Laskys well, bought my first hi-fi from there, all separates, in probably c.1975 a veritable Aladdin's cave, took it all home in massive boxes on the train, well, I was young and the trains weren't as crowded as they are now.

Edgeware Road used to have several small electronic stores too, selling loads of used electrical bits such as early computer boards full of OC 71 transistors.

You could spend nearly the whole day just rummaging about.

Darcydog · 1st March 2018, 06:20

The High St is having a really bad week! Toy R Us and Maplins - and now Carpetright has announced it's in difficulty.

Snetty · 1st March 2018, 07:15

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Originally Posted by Darcydog

The High St is having a really bad week! Toy R Us and Maplins - and now Carpetright has announced it's in difficulty.

And Amazon and the rest haven't started selling carpets.............yet

Gate Keeper · 1st March 2018, 07:27

The website is still up https://www.maplin.co.uk
Last year I splashed out on a CCTV system through Maplins. The installation was carried out by a sub-contractor. It works a treat and I can monitor everything from Nairobi,through an app on the phone....... but what a sad and a difficult time for the staff and the suppliers.

Why are these companies going under?

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Proud owner Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Braintree Posts: 443 Thanks: 159 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	Anyone remember Henrys and Laskys on Edgware Road? Yes, remember Laskys well, bought my first hi-fi from there, all separates, in probably c.1975 a veritable Aladdin's cave, took it all home in massive boxes on the train, well, I was young and the trains weren't as crowded as they are now.

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Stickman Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bordon Posts: 1,856 Thanks: 250 Thanked 403 Times in 352 Posts	Real shame I really liked maplins Regards Chris

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Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	The High St is having a really bad week! Toy R Us and Maplins - and now Carpetright has announced it's in difficulty.

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Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,050 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	The website is still up https://www.maplin.co.uk Last year I splashed out on a CCTV system through Maplins. The installation was carried out by a sub-contractor. It works a treat and I can monitor everything from Nairobi,through an app on the phone....... but what a sad and a difficult time for the staff and the suppliers. Why are these companies going under?