In days gone by, Maplins was predominantly an electronics part supplier selling all sorts of diodes…read moreand transistors and capacitors. Although still selling parts and equipment such as soldering irons and all manner of switches and sockets, they have branched out into toys, games, and audio/video equipment as well as computer upgrades. If you are looking for a cable to connect your new TV to your gaming system, then maplin's probably have it in stock cheaper than your local electronic superstore. Although the wide range of products offered has 'watered down' the maplin store slightly, it is still a treasure-trove for out-of-the-ordinary electronic items and weird and wonderful bits you won't find anywhere else.

I don't often write bad reviews but here goes…read more Working as an assistant to a CEO turning over millions, I was given the task of finding a UK to India adapter as my boss is leaving for India tomorrow. Phoned a number of stores in Leeds as it was easier for me to commute to, with no success. Decided to try Maplins in Bradford after Maplins in Leeds suggested the idea. After waiting on the phone for 13 minutes to speak to someone in store found they had one, yay! So I reserved it. Arrived in Bradford, couldn't find the store so phoned them - another 7 minute wait. When I entered the store the item I had reserved earlier was produced only to find it was an India to UK adapter! I explained that wasn't what I asked for and that I'd emphasised on the phone it needed to be the other way round ie UK to India adapter. What a waste of a journey, waste of time queuing on the phone and left without even an apology. Sorry but you really need to brush up on all sorts here Maplins.

Exceptional service from the onset the delivery. Product ordered via the phone with Andrew Dewar, &…read morekindly authorised by the boss, Posh. Even though Sonic did not list the item for sale, they went above & beyond the call of duty to source it & an incredible price.....wiping the floor with all other stockists. The product was delivered in 7-days Minde & Machine who could not have any more to be of service with smile. Keep up the great work, you've gained a repeat customer; I shall most definitely be coming back...:-)

We paid an extra £15 for the delivery of this chest freezer and definitely did not receive 15…read morepounds worth of service. In total I believe the staff were here for 4 minutes and were itching to leave as soon as they looked at my doorframe and refused to attempt to try and find a way to get the freezer into my living room and informed me multiple times "we arent paid to do this". This is unacceptable considering I paid money to deliver it so yes, they are paid to do this. They lazily informed me that I should take the hinges off but when I asked if they would I was shot down with a "no. I'm not paid for that". Clearly the staff have an attitude problem and zero customer service skills. Taking advantage of the fact that people require delivery of items and charging them only to have the staff almost leave it in the hallway is disgraceful. I asked if taking the hinges off would guarantee it would go in, as if it didn't it would mean we would have to return it and I'm guessing the company wouldn't have accepted it if the hinges had been removed. They did not give me any sort of guarantee that it would fit in. One person suggested tape measuring but the staff did not take this into account and just verbally said "I'm sure it would fit" I understand they have other jobs to get to but this attitude is disgusting and they shouldn't have a time frame that's less than 5 minutes to deliver this item. The staff forced my elderly father to lift the sofas and push the door and pretty much get it in ourselves. I would hope the staff members would go through some sort of disciplinary service as I myself have worked in retail and if I had spoken to customers like your staff did today I am 100% sure I would have been dismissed.

I went in to this niche little electronics shop in Headingley with a friend who had just moved into…read morea new flat - he was looking for some kind of funky speaker system to pimp out his living room, and although we left without actually buying anything, I felt I had to give this place a review. The guys working here are very friendly, and you get the impression that they treat every customer differently, and with great care - they try to pander to your every custom-made need, whether you want a simple speaker set, or a full multi-room entertainment system installed. You can tell they have a real passion for making people enjoy home entertainment, but as they stock specialist products and offer such a fine taylor-made service, the prices may put you off. I plan to return here when I have more money than sense. One day...

I've been buying my audio goodies from this shop for 35 years…read more The first sytem they built for me lasted 25 years! I then made the erorr of buying stuff from somewhere else which lasted only a rubbish 5 years! So I returned to Audio Projects 5 years ago, and guess what, tho technology's changed, you still get the best advice, the most helpful, personal customer service, and the most amazing, durable, quality products (and Bill is still there too!). They are probably a bit more expensive in the short term, but will work out cheaper in the longer term because they LAST. And they are the best your ears will ever hear. It's very rare these days to still have around shops like this - small independents which care - about their customers, their service and their products. Use em and treasure em people, or you could lose em...

This is a huge Currys store located in Leeds city centre, it is a short walk away from Trinity…read moreLeeds, and The Town Hall at The Basilica. The store is surprisingly large for a city centre location, it's over two floors, but with escalators going up only if you're heading down you'll need to use the stairs or find the elevator. The store stocks a wide range of electronics from computers to printers, TV's to smart speakers, as well as accessories including ink, and laptop carrying cases. There is a small Apple section, although I much prefer John Lewis at the Victoria Quarter or the Apple Store inside Trinity for Apple products, as the selection is limited. Although they had the advertising in-store for the iPhone 15, the only model out to demo was the iPhone 14, they also seemed to only have the older MacBook Pro's compared to the latest generation - what's the deal with that? The location is great for those who are in the city centre but the problem with this is that the store doesn't have parking, and for a store that specialises in large electronic items from printers to laptops and TVs, that isn't practical, there is Q-Park St Johns Centre which is located a five-minute walk away, but again depending on what you're buying, this could be hard to carry around a busy city centre on foot. 4* - It's a huge store, which is rare for a city centre, being located closer to parking and ensuring they stock a range of the latest tech would be big improvements, otherwise they risk becoming more of an outlet.

Leeds Currys at Headrow, I went in to ask for tech advice, the member of staff I spoke to was very…read morerude and unfriendly, its like I asked him for a pint of blood, was not bothered at all, and spoke with attitiude, no respect for customers at all, in future I will take my custom elsewhere

Typical Comupter Exchange (when did they change their name to Cex? That threw me completely) in…read morethat it is constantly rammed with teenage skater/emo kids and smells like it too, but differs from the Leeds one because it's on one floor, which means there are slightly less DVDs. But equally, you don't have to go up any stairs to get to them, which is great for lazy people like me. Lots of mobile phones up for grabs, and games consoles and tellies and the like, but I like the DVD bargains myself - especially the Disney DVDs cos they're normally well expensive, but I got Monsters Inc for £5. Mike Wazowski! Woop!

56 Kirkgate, Bradford…read more BD1 1QT 08453451664 Dont really like second hand dvds or games, etc as i like to know what im buying. I have been in here a couple of times as i was told they might do some cheap dvds but i was never told they were preowned so i wasnt impressed. If you dont mind preowned though you can find a good bargain here as they had lots of cheap finds - just they werent new. The store is opposited mcdonalds at middle of town outside of kirkgate market so it is in a prominent postition. The staff are quite friendly but always seem really busy as the store is always full. The queues are horrendous so be prepared.

Man this shop is pokey!…read more Big Deal sell a good deal of stuff for such a small space, that is for sure. Their goods range mostly in music items and electrical goods, most especially amplifiers and guitars although there are a number of other items on sale here too. As a lot of the items have been part exchanged/are second hand it means they offer reasonably competetive prices on their goods. The main issue with this, though, is that when searching for musical items money isn't (and shouldn't be) the main factor. I'm not saying one should go crazy, but it doesn't matter how cheap their Takemine might be, that doesn't mean it is a better deal than a full price elsewhere. I'll elaborate. Unfortunately therein lies the problems with musical instruments - line up seven of exactly the same guitar from the same factory from the same day, and one will be miles above the others for sound quality. One will sing and you'll notice it compared to the others. There just aren't two guitars the same - you can test this yourself by annoying the salesmen in any guitar shop in Leeds and ask to play as many of the same brand and issue as they have! (In buying a guitar recently I did just this to weedle out the best one!) What I'm getting at is that Big Deal have a lot of great offers and some very nice prices, but be sure to test the item first and make sure it sings as well as it should. Unless you've naught the patience for all that, in which case, go enjoy a bargain!

Smiling, helpful, knowledgeable staff in a shop that is tiny and jam packed with so much electrical…read morestuff that is all looked like a black haze to me. If you need anything electrical from cables to speakers, turntables to laptops, guitars and lights they are likely to have it for a good price although this value seems to have decreased (i.e. prices have risen) since el crunchio. You get a three month guarantee with most items and part-exchanges are welcome. Many of my friends have happily purchased second-hand laptops from here (after a mass laptop theft) and all are happy with their purchases. Enjoy a tight-squeezed browse or just ask what you are after and the men will be glad to help.

This is based up near the main post office in bradford town centre - its a small store and not easy…read moreto find unless you know where to go. Obviously as the name suggests everything they sell is made by panasonic, which isnt a bad thing as it is a good make. The only problem here is the fact it is quite overpriced - most items you buy here can be bought at a better offer in either currys or comets or the like. The choice is quite vast from tvs and remotes to dvds and blu ray players and to tv stands, there is quite a good choice of goodies. They charge a small delivery fee which really puts me off a firm when they do this cos you cant really take a tv home on the bus with you can you so you cant do without paying the delivery fee. The staff are nice and polite and happy to offer any advice to you but, i did feel pressured into a buying something, but, luckily didnt fall under his spell.

I went in panasonic store bradford to purchase a 50 inch plasma 3d set and i was very pleased with…read morethe service i recieved from the young lads Riz and the store manager Zee. They offered me the best deal in bradford 6 year warranty + free 3d bluray player and glasses delivered and installed by their excellent after sales team. I would highly recommend this store to my family and friends.