BAZ Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 The shop that sells those bits we often need to sort out a project looks like it might be in a spot of bother. Although they ain't the cheapest, they do often have that urgent bit that you need on a Sunday afternoon. It would be a shame to see them go. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43121649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Yes just reading that , shame always good for a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 I suppose they are getting pasted by online sellers price wise, but I do use them fairly often as it is more convenient to just go and get something so the job is done rather than waitng for it to turn up. That reminds me I need some red LED's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I agree - it'll be a real bummer if they disappear from the high street (or retail park). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 My brother in law's son works for maplins. He found out that he might be redundant from the Web. His bosses had not even told the staff of the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Doesn't seem 5 minutes since Maplins first opened in Mansfield (probably 7 or 8 years). Found them really useful numerous times when needing something in a hurry even if they are not the cheapest. Hope my local one doesnt close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Its always a store i want to pop into if i'm at our local retail outlet. Lets hope they can find a buyer to help them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I'm surprised it's took this long. Whenever I go into our local one it's pretty empty, the internet must be killing them big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 6 hours ago, Doc said: I'm surprised it's took this long. Whenever I go into our local one it's pretty empty, the internet must be killing them big time. In the Mansfield branch they always seem to have far too many staff. One time I saw 7 staff and there was only me in the shop! Usually there's several young lads (staff) stood around chatting and having a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I often pop in to my “local” Maplin for a browse and buy the odd thing. I hope they get rescued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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