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.

I did the live chat on their website, and I got someone name Colin,…read morethe single most rudest sales person I have ever met online. I was literally ready to spend 20000 pounds on a few items needed for a new office building and he gave me tons of disgusting attitude and closed the chat when I asked a single question. Stay away from this unprofessional place and spend your money elsewhere, unless of course this employee is fired.

The other day when i went to collect my two new phones it turned into quite an upsetting…read morealtercation. As the shop staff called up firstly two security guards & then the police. I spent 30 minutes handcuffed in the back of a police car while my son who is autistic was left to stand on his own. I found it traumatic as my son is very vulnerable & never goes out alone. I couldn't see him properly as the car windows were steamed up. I left a review about my experience at the shop. I have started a formal complaint to O2. Same to the police, grabbing & dragging me was assault no matter their uniforms. Was told at the shop i needed passport or a driving licence. Told them passport out of date they said bring it anyway. I received a notification again from O2 telling me to collect my phone. Being unwell i couldn't go so i asked a friend to yesterday. They took my passport & their driving licence. But yet again the shop staff refused to give them my phones. Avoid this shop. The other day when i went to collect my two new phones it turned into quite an upsetting altercation. As the shop staff called up firstly two security guards & then the police. I spent 30 minutes handcuffed in the back of a police car while my son who is autistic was left to stand on his own. I found it traumatic as my son is very vulnerable & never goes out alone. I couldn't see him properly as the car windows were steamed up. I left a review about my experience at the shop. I have started a formal complaint to O2. Same to the police, grabbing & dragging me was assault no matter their uniforms. Was told at the shop i needed passport or a driving licence. Told them passport out of date they said bring it anyway. I received a notification again from O2 telling me to collect my phone. Being unwell i couldn't go so i asked a friend to yesterday. They took my passport & their driving licence. But yet again the shop staff refused to give them my phones. Avoid this shop.

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