26-10-2017, 09:48 AM
The Maplin store in Ilford was tucked away from the town centre. The last time I went there I was cross examined by the staff member who was serving me about whether I wanted AC capacitors or DC capacitors! (Typically, the ones I wanted were out of stock but as they were all low value polyester/polycarbonate types, electrolytics didn't enter into it - I assume that was what he was quizzing me about.)
Anyway, about three weeks ago a brand new store opened up on an industrial estate about a mile away which also includes Tesco, Wickes and Curries/PC World. I didn't have a chance to investigate it before leaving the area but it looked a fair size and is conveniently adjacent to the bus stops on the main road that runs behind it. It's a new building on the northern edge of this car park so they are still investing in the business.
Anyway, about three weeks ago a brand new store opened up on an industrial estate about a mile away which also includes Tesco, Wickes and Curries/PC World. I didn't have a chance to investigate it before leaving the area but it looked a fair size and is conveniently adjacent to the bus stops on the main road that runs behind it. It's a new building on the northern edge of this car park so they are still investing in the business.
