I used to buy a lot from Maplin. Enjoyed the trip to my local shop and
having a browse. Not any more. They decided they could make more money
by changing their direction. But then so many others sell what they went
into - and often at better prices.

There are no Maplin or equivalent shops near me. So all my orders are via
post/phone/etc.

The main reason I switched from Maplin to CPC some years ago was simple.

Maplin never told me when a new catalogue was available, and when I found
out I had to pay for one.

CPC used to send me a free catalogue without prompting.

This has now deteriorated a bit as I have to notice that the new catalogue
is out and ask for it. Still free though.

Shame as Maplin did have a better range for some items.

Jim

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