They have been there since the dawn of time. I would go there for my bits when I was at school and…read moreI am now 57. They have the usual resistors and ICs but bins you can rummage in and find a something you didn't know existed but you know you are going to need sometime. Staff are well friendly as well as knowledgeable. Maplin has come and gone but these guys know their stuff.

Simply my first point of call if i need an electric cable, screw or obscure electric fuse of some…read moredescription. Fair enough, most larger items (mixers, teevee, CCTV, kettle etc) can be found cheaper online, but attentive customer service and an answer, if not product, for most queries.

The Peter Ross shop is very competitive considering that it isn't part of a large chain. You…read moreappreciate this as soon as you walk in. The owners offer a personal service, and it really feels like they are there to help you find what you are looking for, not buy the most expensive item in the shop. You are treated equally well, whether you've come to buy an HD ready TV, or a 3.5 m telephone extension. I like this shop because they havn't forgotten about customer service.

This is a great little independent electronics store specialising in televisions and audio-visual…read moreequipment. Here you get friendly and professional personal service, they really are customer focused. They have a really wide selection of TV's, DVD players etc, probably the widest selection in the area. Prices displayed are usually slightly higher than the big chains but once you start chatting with staff they are usually happy to give a discount.

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.

The store for electronics and gadget geeks :-) A good range of stock including phones, Sat Nav…read moresystems, walkie talkies, gadgets, toys, CCTV, metal detectors, computer memory, components etc. etc. Plenty of staff available on the day I visited, so all in all a perfectly fine electronics store.

The product range has dramatically improved, some prices are a little expensive but overall good…read morefor the gadget lovers. The staff knowledge is good however they're pushy and pounce on you when you walk in, some training would help. A simple hello is good enough, I'm sure they do it to put off thieves but it puts off genuine customers too. The store is well laid out and easy to navigate but if you can't find what your looking for the staff will point you in the right direction. Keep an eye out for the clearance lines, you'll see them dotted around the store and there are some good deals to be had, especially if you're happy to have the last model rather than the latest model.

Brilliant local firm with expert knowledge! The staff offer…read moreimpartial advice and the aftersales service goes way beyond good. Why go to a chain store when you have such an excellent offering, family-owned and operating in St Annes. Ten out of 10!

The staff here are generally friendly and helpful, though they have varying degrees of…read moreelectrical/computing/audio expertise. It is best to enter armed with your own knowledge and know what specifically you're asking for, even if you don't know exactly what you're looking for is called. Their audio equipment seems a reasonable quality for the price, but you can do better if you're looking for raw power output/performance per £1 whilst sacrificing a bit of aesthetic appeal here and there. Their computing related items are best avoided, you can find better prices online. But overall a good retail store to find what you need for various electrical/IT/DJ related projects. Just be prepared to pay retail prices.

can't speak highly enough the staff are exceptionally knowledgeable and customer focused they have…read moreexcellent after sales service and go out of their way to assist and advise on their products good rage of equipment and will trace other items to suit your requirements Steve Sugden

Southport Hi-Fi Centre is a local business (as you might have guessed from the name) that attempts…read moreto challenge the big businesses in the area such as Curry's and Comet that usually dominate the electrical equipment market. Their selection of products there is not as extensive as their bigger competitors, but that's to be understood really and they make up for this by offering customers a friendly, personal service without a hint of upselling at any point. Despite their size, they do sell a range of different electrical goods even if the selection of each isn't particularly large, meaning if you're not looking for a specific model then it might be worth heading here instead of the bigger companies. Their prices are pretty reasonable too, meaning they can more than compete with their competitors, price-wise at least. All in all, Southport Hi-Fi is a decent place to go for electrical goods and equipment, but just don't expect a wealth of choice like you would in Curry's or Comet.