Maplin's Changing Fortunes

[AlanBeckett]

I think you're dead right David. In my teenage years I used to go to a little 'Radio Shop' near to my School. They stocked nearly everything you wanted. They would also issue advice and guidance to young ignorant tadgers like me. However, even in those days, the Adverts in the likes of PW and PT were much more economical, especially for Valves, than the Shop.
There's nothing new about 'Mail Order' although the net has changed the speed and efficiency of the transactions.
The Shop is, of course, long gone

Alan