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    Default Re: Maplins going under

    Quote Originally Posted by GTI View Post
    I often visit the one near my mum's in Staple's Corner, NW London. The staff are usually knowledgeable geeky types and so I'm happy to pay for the advice and quality. Its obviously more for smaller stuff, components, cables etc..
    I know what you mean and although on one hand I got pissed off being over charged by them, I know there is going to be a point in the future when i think "Shit, Maplin would have sold that" , when I need something convenient and quick.

    Edit: Lets be honest, they are not cheap, but they are cheaper than PC World (how the fuck are they still going)

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    Default Re: Maplins going under

    Quote Originally Posted by piggzy View Post

    but they are cheaper than PC World (how the fuck are they still going)

    I think merging the stores with the Currys part of the business must be bringing in the profit especially after Comet went into administration in 2012.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rhinoz View Post
    I think merging the stores with the Currys part of the business must be bringing in the profit especially after Comet went into administration in 2012.
    Yup but I dont see it lasting long.

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    Default Re: Maplins going under

    Quote Originally Posted by piggzy View Post
    Edit: Lets be honest, they are not cheap, but they are cheaper than PC World (how the fuck are they still going)
    PC World are the opposite to Maplin when it comes to knowledgable staff. I was browsing the laptops once when a bored looking young girl comes up to me and gives me the script about what do I plan to use it for?.... errrr looking at porn and occasionally connecting to the diagnostic port of my car
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    Default Re: Maplins going under

    Quote Originally Posted by piggzy View Post
    Lets be honest, they are not cheap, but they are cheaper than PC World (how the fuck are they still going)
    I used to look online for the cheapest price then print it off and go down to my local PCworld They did a price match, not sure if they still do. Done it a few times in the past got Diablo III for a fiver less

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    Default Re: Maplins going under

    I hate curry’s pc world.

    been in there 3 times to purchase a laptop a mac and a pc.
    all three times “sorry we don’t have that in stock but we can order it in for you”
    Hardly pc world.

    So every time I reply it’s ok I’ll leave it but I’ll have a korma and rice with a plain Nann and a portion of onion bhajis.

    the fuckers don’t have curry in stock either!
    What a joke.
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    Only Maplin could call its intranet Fuse https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/busin...employees.html

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    Default Re: Maplins going under

    Quote Originally Posted by Teajunkie View Post

    So every time I reply it’s ok I’ll leave it but I’ll have a korma and rice with a plain Nann and a portion of onion bhajis.
    Korma. Thats a curry for women and children only.

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    Default Re: Maplins going under

    Quote Originally Posted by piggzy View Post
    Korma. Thats a curry for women and children only.
    Personally I love a chicken madras or a Pathia.
    Bit of a kick and nice flavours.

    Vindaloo just has heat and no flavour.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Teajunkie View Post
    Personally I love a chicken madras or a Pathia.
    Bit of a kick and nice flavours.

    Vindaloo just has heat and no flavour.
    Good man.. Pathia is my fave atm. Madras second. :-) Lamb for me though

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    Quote Originally Posted by piggzy View Post
    Good man.. Pathia is my fave atm. Madras second. :-) Lamb for me though
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    Default Re: Maplins going under

    Quote Originally Posted by GTI View Post
    One word... Dhansak
    OT as fuck but had to reply, king prawn dhansak is one of my favs.

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    Chicken bhuna for me....

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    Default Re: Maplins going under

    I think its safe to say TJ has dragged this thread right off topic


    Correct me if I'm wrong but isnt a Dhansak same as a Pathia but with added lentils.

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    Default Re: Maplins going under

    I worked for Comet as a Customer Sales Assistant for 3 years and yes, they do drum them fucking scripts into you.
    Not that I ever used them, I used to ask people how many porn sites they needed to open in one go. Broke the ice instantly and I was always top salesman!
    Now I'm flogging 'ouses and this is a whole new ball game.

    Maplins won't be missed, most overpriced shit they sell can be delivered to your door 3 times cheaper within a day or two now. They've always known since the internet revolution that their days were numbered.
    I'm surprised they've lasted this long.

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    Default Re: Maplins going under

    I've just got back to China after a 3 week trip to the UK and I called in to a local Maplins to buy a 3 pin mains plug and they didn't have any. They have a multitude of shite gadgets only a fuckwit would want, but no fucking plugs? Even the guy in the store looked embarrassed.

    I recall the previous time I used em about 8 years ago, I gave em a list of components I wanted to build some useless shite I'd seen online, got home and they have given me a set of resistors of the wrong value. Fuck em. Places like this have no real value in the modern high street. Anyone with a mind to need electrical components should be fully aware of the online options, plus, we've always known they were useless, even back in the day.

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    Default Re: Maplins going under

    I have to say I'm surprised at this thread.

    Is everyone looking forward to trekking to CPC/Farnell/RS instead of going down the local high street when they are desperate for some bits and pieces?

    Back to the real question, I tend to order Karahi or Dopiaza. Always lamb.

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    Default Re: Maplins going under

    Quote Originally Posted by Over Carl View Post
    I have to say I'm surprised at this thread.

    Is everyone looking forward to trekking to CPC/Farnell/RS instead of going down the local high street when they are desperate for some bits and pieces?


    I have to say the trek to Maplin was always a last resort. I'm not much of a builder these days, so it won't effect me too much on that score. as {{909}} said, the place is full of useless and overpriced shite in general.
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