This electronics megastore is absolutely hilarious to visit when you're a distinctly arty-looking,…read morenon-technologically savvy female. When I visited as a student - buying something really dull like extension cables and something to do with a modem - I felt like the only bit of colour in an otherwise white, grey and black world. I flounced in and had no idea where to go and what to ask for, and felt immediately ridiculous! I asked the nearest assistant for help, and felt that he, too, probably thought I was ridiculous! They are very, very helpful in here, and luckily very patient when faced with absurd people like me who think it's somehow kooky and endearingly old-fashioned not to have a clue about extension leads! All I know is that I have always managed to get what I need in here, even if I don't entirely understand exactly what I'm buying.

At the bottom of Gloucester road, just before the arches, maplins is an electronics retailer with…read morehighly competitive prices. They've got a good range of item categories, with things like car accessories, networking, lighting, sound etc. It's a perfect shop to pick up those annoying extra parts you need for so many electrical things - connection adapters, for example. They've constantly got some kind of deal on the go, which is widely advertised on their large front window looking out onto the road. The staff, who do seem to be new everytime I go in there, are nonetheless very helpful, and always have good knowledge of technology to help you out. Its only let down is the slight feeling they're a jack of all trades and a master of none - their sound section, for example, houses only the most basic kind of microphones and P.As. If you're after quality then you might be better going to a specialist shop for the product required. All in all, though, Maplins is a pretty useful shop to have in this good position on Gloucester Road.

Always friendly and very helpful. Stock excellence always have what I need. Shame the Ashton branch…read moreis closed not sure how much I will be able to use them in Fishponds

This is one of those businesses that still leans back in time and clings to the good 'ol days. A…read morecounter at the front and not a lot to peruse for yourself, the kindly gent will nip out back and fetch whatever it is you're after. True this is an electronics shop but it's a bit more for the serious DIY guy or the tradesman than your normal B and Q types; they sell light bulbs, light fittings, fuses, plugs and such like. More than that however is the experience and the type of client they attract. If you're doing something electrical pop in here for your parts and I'm sure you'll wind up chatting to either the owner or another sparky about what's best for you.

Bob's Best Electrical is the kind of shop that makes Gloucester Road really special. I'm not sure…read moreif it is still the case, but when I first moved to Bristol five years ago I heard that Gloucester Road was the longest street of independent businesses in Europe. These days, this long and winding road is occasionally punctuated by small supermarket outlets that could very well have robbed the road of it's unique status. This would be a dismal shame, not least because the local population ardently supports the independent businesses that still form the vast majority on this 3 mile stretch. Bob's Best Electrical is living testament to this fact. It's one of those quirky businesses that stocks an eccentric array of goods with an owner that is deeply knowledgeable, and a character to boot. I have only ever bought light bulbs at Bob's, but have been known to make up excuses to go in, just for the experience. I love that 'stepping back in time' feeling I get when I walk through the door. You get the sense that even the foundations are made out of odd looking spare parts for antiquated machines and gadgetry Bob's Best sell a range of reconditioned second hand cookers and other electrical appliances, as well as servicing your faulty ones. I called by today to see if they had a replacement belt for the spinner in my Hotpoint twin tub, but I got snarled in traffic and arrived too late. (This is one of the problems with Gloucester Road. Being one of the few arterial routes into the city centre it is often heavily congested, so it's always best to leave in plenty of time to get where you're going. Parking is another issue, although around this stretch of road it's often not too bad). It's a little infuriating that I didn't get what I needed, (I have a months worth of washing at home, and there's a strong chance that I'm going to have to resort to some pretty unpopular measures if I'm going to avoid revealing too much skin in the immediate future. Go Fabrese!) They also sell an interesting selection of new goods including toasters, irons, kettles and telephones. I've heard tell that some of the supermarket outlets are run at a loss on Gloucester Road. I find it hard to believe, but a big part of me hopes that it's true. It would be a tremendously sad day if Bob's Best Electrical were to close down.

Didn't think it was possible to rival HMV on price for DVDs and CDs? Will let CeX persuade you…read moreotherwise! It's a great exchange shop - you can sell off any of your unwanted electrical items, I find that you don't tend to get very much for things like DVDs but at least you get something back in your pocket if your mum starts threatening to take your collection to the charity shop! I've never bought anything more substantial, like a phone or game console, although they do sell them readily, I can't help agreeing with Craig in that much of it could well be taken-from-somebody's-hand rather than actually second-hand but nevertheless this Bristol branch offers a wide range of most things electrical. I particularly like coming here off a morning and spending a good hour rumbling through the stacks - it's always fun to go for an odd ball, something you've never heard of, sometimes it's brilliant and sometimes it's one to trade back to CeX!

This is a strange second hand electrical goods shop; it doesn't feel much like the dusty, manic…read moreones I remember from my youth. It feels shiny and new and you sometimes forget that all the stock was unwanted by someone. I mean I saw an iPad in there today...an iPad!!! Who got bored of it so fast they felt the need to sell it! And why weren't they allowed a refund from Apple, the thing only came out about a week ago!? They have a huge range of electronics in this shop; it's great just to have a browse. They have technical components and computer equipment for the tech guys who might want an upgrade, but they also have a great selection of cameras and laptops. They have a huge amount of computer games and DVDs and you can sell them yours once you've finished with them. I am not sure how good they are with the prices they will give you for them, but at least they are here to give us the option. Some of the stock prices seem a little high, but I am sure some haggling would be allowed.

I ordered a part on their website with next day dispatch. My credit card was charged and a week…read morewent by with no communication from the company. Finally I sent a follow up email, and they responded that they canceled my order and would issue a refund. But as of writing this review I have not yet received a refund and I fear I may have to contact my credit card company for resolution. Definitely avoid this company at all costs!

RS is primarily a commercial and industrial electronics supplier, primarily supplying components…read more If you were starting a business making electronic things, its definitely worth having an account with them. Your discount is incremental based on your monthly spend so if you are paying say £500 a month you start to see some pretty impressive discounts. For the hobbyist, they are quite expensive in small qualities but they do stock specialist lines geared towards high voltage work. We bought stuff from here to make a fire sculpture and it was fantastic for all the specialist bits that Maplins couldn't provide. Much geek excitement to be had here :-)

I sent my broken DJ controller to this lot at the end of Oct 2017 with £50 to cover delivery and…read moreinitial examination.Despite numerous emails I have had no reply , despite numerous phone calls , there is no reply and no facility to leave a message , it is now February 2018 Now seeking legal advice and reporting to Trading Standards . Avoid at all costs if you have any sense ...

I would like to find something positive to say about this company but I can't…read more They stand by their terms and conditions only to not follow them. They had my TV for over a month only to have it returned late and the problem has not been fixed. They refuse to answer their phones and will not accept people turning up at their office. It takes them days to return emails. I would recommend avoiding this company enough. And this review is the polite version.

I think it's been a good few years since I had a TV now. I've never been a massive fan of the…read morecolourful tube in the corner of the room sucking all the attention away from traditional human contact. With the possible exception of Lost and X Files I've never been drawn into these long seasons and box sets my friends natter about in the pub. There are some people however who love it. You know who you are. If you love it so much that you want it bigger, flatter, wider, shinier and more HD ready (whatever that means) then come here to Good Viewing. TVs in all shapes, sizes and prices all over the place! I developed a head ache in about five minutes but assuming you can avoid that, you're quids in here.

I went to Good Viewing with a tv that wasn't working properly. I was told that it would be £35 to…read morelook at but that would be taken off the price of fixing the tv. A couple of weeks later I finally got an answer on what the problem was - I had to phone the shop as they didn't bother to get in contact. The main board had been damaged. I didn't think that this would be a problem - replace it with a new one and work out how much I owed with the £35 taken off. Unfortunately I was told that they couldn't get a replacement part. I asked if it was okay for me to look for a replacement and was told (and here's the kicker), "You can look but you'll never find the part - it's a Bush TV!" I still don't know why you can't get Bush TV parts but they were right - I never found a replacement. Unlucky, maybe and it's not their fault that they didn't have the part but the fact is that the people at the store were perfectly aware that they wouldn't be able to find parts to repair the TV but took my £35 happily enough anyway - free money for them! Not a company I will trust again with my electronic goods as they aren't honest enough to give you an idea if they will be able to fix goods or even get hold of spare parts.

would be concerned about buying from these guys - they happily take your money, but I have had to…read morelodge a claim through Paypal to get my money back. I originally found them on ebay, but they were removed from there (and I now suspect I know why.) I bought the item over 2 months ago. When I have got in contact with them (and I have sent over 20 e-mails and called them 4 times) I have been told that my purchase has been sent twice by DHL, they have had problems with their internet etc. In short, either these guys are either so incompetent that they cannot communicate, or there is something decidedly fishy. I would not use them again, nor would I suggest anyone else to purchase from them.

Highly recommended. Staff who know their stuff and clearly enjoy what they do. Service from their…read moreshop and their on-line store is excellent, range of products good and prices very competitive. My hifi destination of choice.

The name is not deceiving. It is a small shop of electrical supplies owned by a Mr. Denman. There…read moreis a mountain of light bulbs at the front of the shop, light bulbs of every kind, colour, shape and size. They do not sell a great range of electrical goods but for the basics it is certainly a cheap shop where you are guaranteed to get the essentials of the electrical world. The men are cheerful and always happy to advise you.

Having worked in a trade counter myself, i would like to consider myself a bit of a connoisseur…read more This place is ship shape, organised, well priced, well staffed and well stocked. I had to come in and get myself a light switch, and it was about a quid cheaper than the Cotham hardware store, and if that is not enough to get you in here then nothing is!