They have been there since the dawn of time. I would go there for my bits when I was at school and…read moreI am now 57. They have the usual resistors and ICs but bins you can rummage in and find a something you didn't know existed but you know you are going to need sometime. Staff are well friendly as well as knowledgeable. Maplin has come and gone but these guys know their stuff.

Simply my first point of call if i need an electric cable, screw or obscure electric fuse of some…read moredescription. Fair enough, most larger items (mixers, teevee, CCTV, kettle etc) can be found cheaper online, but attentive customer service and an answer, if not product, for most queries.

The staff here are generally friendly and helpful, though they have varying degrees of…read moreelectrical/computing/audio expertise. It is best to enter armed with your own knowledge and know what specifically you're asking for, even if you don't know exactly what you're looking for is called. Their audio equipment seems a reasonable quality for the price, but you can do better if you're looking for raw power output/performance per £1 whilst sacrificing a bit of aesthetic appeal here and there. Their computing related items are best avoided, you can find better prices online. But overall a good retail store to find what you need for various electrical/IT/DJ related projects. Just be prepared to pay retail prices.

Not nearly as you might hope it's going to be, Allkinds seems to have set itself up as a sort of…read moreodds-n-sods, charity shop type store for electrical and audio goods. Of course the only - and I will go as far as to say major - drawback to this type of store is that it is rare that electrical goods will be the type of thing you will want to pick up from a charity/second hand store. It's not snobbery or a need to keep with the constantly rapid changes to electrical goods that causes this but simply that these goods don't really last that long. It may be that they're not built to last - as everyone now knows from the need to upgrade your mobile every year or 2! - but often it is usually the software or hardware that you need to use with these items. Of course you can see Allkinds as some sort of Be Kind Rewind thrift store for the analogue junkies who wish to preserve the beauty of tapedecks and 8 tracks in valiant attempt to stave off the digital onslaught. There is a growing number of people seeking out analogue gems in order to play their old mixtapes and being a vinyl fan I totally agree but be warned I am yet to find anything in such a store that will work well or not need a little work. However that is often the beauty of hunting down these items.

All Kinds is a real blast from the past and I absolutely loved everything about the place from the…read moremusky smell to the retro produce. There aren't many places left in Liverpool or indeed even in the country which still stock and sell cassettes and vinyl's but it is nice to see that there are some places with real passion which are not letting this fantastic trade die. The selection inside was astounding with music from various different eras and even such classics as BBC sound effects albums last seen on an episode of Father Ted I believe. The owner of the shop could not have been more friendly as he indulged me naive requests and questions regarding old music as I was desperate to find out as much information as I could. Even though this place could do with a bit of a refurbishment there is no cause for complaint from me. It is like stepping into a simpler world and for a few minutes you can browse the store and forget the mayhem outside and if you have a cassette of vinyl player you might bag yourself a bargain.

Richer Sounds is one of the cheapest places in the country to buy quality audio visual equipment…read more They have recently moved away from the town centre so the location isn't quite as convenient but the new shop is much larger so they can stock a lot more items. A lot of the things they sell are available through the Richer Sounds website but they usually recommend that you visit the store so that there is no risk of the items getting damaged in the post. This also means you get to actually listen to/watch the the equipment you are interested in before you part with your money. The staff are usually genuinely interested in the products they sell so are very knowledgable and willing to help.

This place is brillent this has recently moved to a bigger , better building but is a little…read morefurther out then the main shops but still it has its own carpark for thoughs that drive . The staff there are really helpful and are always at hand . I love the products from here they are really cheap and sometimes can often beat other retailers . I brought a 5.1 from there a few years back and has major problems with it but richer sounds couldnt be more helpful they tried there up most to find me a diffrent one and at the same price too . The shop itself has easy disabled access and is very clean and well layed out infact its a big improvement from the last shop its the best thing they did moving

I had a Samsung Galaxy S6 edge that wouldn't turn on, so i sent it to that repair shop, i thought…read morethe problem would be the battery, when the phone returned to me, the charging port was damaged and they stole my SIM card tray, i then went to the shop and asked for it back, and when i inserted my SIM card, it only says Emergency Calls Only, i tried 2 different SIM cards and tried them on different phones, they worked on the different phone but not on my S6 Edge, the owner also told me that it was me that broke the charging port when the charger used to plug in before i sent it to repair! When i rang in, they said it could not be fixed! I DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE TO GO THERE!

My partner took her HTC 1 phone for repair, the asian male ( the owner ) said yes no problem we can…read morefix it, he took the phone and passed out a receipt. After a week my partner rang for an update on the phone, she was told that it couldn't be fixed, yet previously he said it could. When my partner picked the phone up the owner conveniently took the receipt off her and passed the phone back saying no it can't be fixed, on top of this the phone had been damaged further (the screws were damaged, the battery cover didn't fit back on and an electronic contact had been snapped off rendering the phone useless also the volume key was missing. Me and my partner visited the shop on the 10th April (A.M) to resolve this issue and we were told that ' this phone was never taken to the shop ' and he didn't have a clue what we were on about. This trader has been reported to trading standards and they have given us instructions and advice on resolving this issue. I would just like to add we are a couple in our 40's and don't have a habit of trying to get people in trouble but this is a really disgusting and incompetent way to treat the paying public.

The store for electronics and gadget geeks :-) A good range of stock including phones, Sat Nav…read moresystems, walkie talkies, gadgets, toys, CCTV, metal detectors, computer memory, components etc. etc. Plenty of staff available on the day I visited, so all in all a perfectly fine electronics store.

The product range has dramatically improved, some prices are a little expensive but overall good…read morefor the gadget lovers. The staff knowledge is good however they're pushy and pounce on you when you walk in, some training would help. A simple hello is good enough, I'm sure they do it to put off thieves but it puts off genuine customers too. The store is well laid out and easy to navigate but if you can't find what your looking for the staff will point you in the right direction. Keep an eye out for the clearance lines, you'll see them dotted around the store and there are some good deals to be had, especially if you're happy to have the last model rather than the latest model.

Great place to find household appliances. They sell some…read morebargain graded items and have some great value high end Items. American Fridges, Smeg Fridges, Range cookers. Friendly, experienced staff who can help.