Just installled the yelp app specifically so I could leave a good review. The man in Maplin…read moreyesterday nr Newcastle town centre was so helpful and knowledgeable. I had a fairly complicated problem with projector/speaker connections and he didnt try to sell me the most expensive solution and worked out what i had been figuring out for days in a couple of minutes. Very impressed with the approach to customer service! Highly recommended chain of shops! Have had good experiences in London shops too. Will be returning frequently!

Maplins is the exception to the rule of high street chain electronic goods shops. The people that…read morework there actually have a clue what's going on. They have massive stock and an even bigger stock of components that I would have usually ordered from the internet, in this case, a laser diode, and they could give me the advice that I needed without anyone having to water things down too much. The staff are also very friendly, and its a pleasant shop to just stroll around and do some window shopping!

I will definitely go back to this shop again. Really helpful and bought a perfect Panasonic TV from…read morethem. Class value for money compared to some of the other shops in the local area. I actually bought it at the end of last month and had it quickly delivered within a few days. I waited till the living room had been decorated before setting up the TV and we managed to do it quite quickly. The quality is really outstanding.

Yes, I like Richer Sounds too - no fancy decor, just stacked high with electrical goodies at great…read moreprices. Only downside is they try and get your name and address whenever you buy anything (yes I know they have to by law if you buy a tv but not for anything else). I just refuse to give itor, if I'm feeling mischievious, I make up a fake Polish name and watch them try to write it down. Great fun! I'd come to this shop first for my tv and hi-fi needs, you can save a lot of money. Oh, jusr remembered another small downsidethey never have any carrier bags!!!!