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Maplin

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  • 31-05-2018 4:58pm
    #1
    darconio
    Registered Users Posts: 932 ✭✭✭


    A bit too late at this stage, but Maplin are closing down their store in parnell street. I wasn't aware of it and, as an avid bargain hunter, I was surprised that this was not mentioned on here, but anyway...

    I've popped in today and they slashed their prices on several items, spotted some water cooling equipment,coax/satellite/electrical/audio cables and some more stuff that could be of use for somebody in here


    P.S. don't mind what it says in the price tag, I've purchased a couple of items and they were actually sold at 50% less than the display price, worth to ask at the till if in doubt
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    #2
    fritzelly
    Registered Users Posts: 17,305 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    Never been mentioned here before...

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057844531


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    #3
    darconio
    Registered Users Posts: 932 ✭✭✭darconio


    fritzelly wrote: »
    Never been mentioned here before...

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057844531


    Not in BA anyway! :)


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    #4
    fritzelly
    Registered Users Posts: 17,305 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    Depends if 50% off is still considered a bargain in Maplins...


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    #5
    xpletiv
    Registered Users Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭xpletiv


    they had a fan on sale there; 54 euro, marked down from 100 or 120 or something. Same one online is 50 euro...

    Still not necessary a bargain!


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    tedpan
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭tedpan


    darconio wrote:
    Not in BA anyway!

    There's been a few discussions within electronics threads in BA. They've been closing for months


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    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    I was in the one in Galway today and pretty much as above. Even with 50-80% off they're pretty much the same as normal online prices and nothing worth picking up unless you needed something fairly niche last minute or just a spur of the moment purchase.

    I was looking at what's left of PC stuff and there was stuff marked as "Was 120, now 50". Quick check online it can be had for the same price with full proper warranty.


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    #8
    lordlame
    Registered Users Posts: 209 ✭✭lordlame


    Lots of bargains for a brick and mortar store ... 20m flat cat6 cables for €5

    10m dual dvi leads for €5

    Usb to hdmi display adapters €10

    Universal laptop chargers €16

    Etc


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    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,740 ✭✭✭degsie


    lordlame wrote: »
    Lots of bargains for a brick and mortar store ... 20m flat cat6 cables for €5

    10m dual dvi leads for €5

    Usb to hdmi display adapters €10

    Universal laptop chargers €16

    Etc

    Usb to hdmi adapter €1.50 in dealz.


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    bk
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    Very little left in either the Dublin or Cork stores. Also even with the reductions, not much better then online.

    One thing to keep in mind, they are going out of business, so no returns if you change your mind and if broke, etc. you need to deal with the manufacturer rather then the store.


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    darconio
    Registered Users Posts: 932 ✭✭✭darconio


    Here what I got today:

    2.50€ for this http://amzn.eu/fb6jhcY
    5€ for this http://amzn.eu/gPeIZSB

    I consider it a bargain


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    lordlame
    Registered Users Posts: 209 ✭✭lordlame


    degsie wrote: »
    Usb to hdmi adapter €1.50 in dealz.

    Display adapters? Can you post a pic?


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    #13
    bloodless_coup
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭bloodless_coup


    In the Galway one and no bargins to be had bar some bins up near the front with various cables for 10 cent and such.

    Very toxic atmosphere too. Staff very narky with customers asking any questions.

    You might be out of a job in a few weeks but show a bit of decorum.


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    fritzelly
    Registered Users Posts: 17,305 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    doylefe wrote: »
    You might be out of a job in a few weeks but show a bit of decorum.

    Always found the staff in Maplins a bit high and mighty, don't think it's anything to do with losing their jobs


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    Matt Simis
    Registered Users Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    I got this in Maplin 2weeks ago for EUR25:
    https://store.dji.com/product/mavic-battery-charging-hub

    RRP is EUR50 ish.


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    Simon201
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    They had Prosound 20m 6.35mm jack cables there last week for a fiver. Thought that was a bit of a bargain...


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    #17
    AS1890
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    I went into Maplin in Liverpool One a few weeks ago. Couldn't believe the difference between UK & ROI. Boxes and boxes of Chromecast's for £18. I was on the lookout for a few Amazon Firesticks but they had sold out. Much better compared to Maplin in Cork.


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    #18
    [Deleted User]
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    nobody will miss this place really. bad prices, bad service.


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    #19
    Zimmerframe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,661 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    glasso wrote: »
    nobody will miss this place really. bad prices, bad service.

    I will miss the Galway branch slightly.

    It used to pass half an hour, walking around, buying nothing, while the wife was buying shtuff in Woodies.


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    wally1990
    Registered Users Posts: 1,222 ✭✭✭wally1990


    Maplin is a rip off IMO
    Even with their so called sales

    Always cheaper elsewhere


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    #21
    fergiesfolly
    Registered Users Posts: 3,327 ✭✭✭fergiesfolly


    Zimmerframe wrote: »
    I will miss the Galway branch slightly.

    It used to pass half an hour, walking around, buying nothing, while the wife was buying shtuff in Woodies.

    Best part about the Galway shop was one of the lads telling you to buy something online and showing you a cheaper site.
    Hope he finds a job soon...


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    Matt Simis
    Registered Users Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    They were good for small electronic and computer components when you needed them. If I want solder or thermal paste on a Saturday now what?


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    #23
    Corholio
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    I've always found it funny people saying the staff in a place is quite specifically this or that, as if staff across multiple outlets are carbon copies of each other. The Maplin here in Cork was a bit expensive but the range of stuff was huge, never good to see an option for gettings things shut down, especially if needed quick.


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    fritzelly
    Registered Users Posts: 17,305 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    Corholio wrote: »
    I've always found it funny people saying the staff in a place is quite specifically this or that, as if staff across multiple outlets are carbon copies of each other. The Maplin here in Cork was a bit expensive but the range of stuff was huge, never good to see an option for gettings things shut down, especially if needed quick.

    Didn't move with the times - anything you can buy in Maplin you can get on Amazon delivered for the same price if not less
    Yeah there is always the "I need it now" aspect but if you really need it now then you shoulda planned for it a week ago.
    Maplin was inevitable after the other US chain (cant remember the name) went belly up especially with their inflated prices especially in the Irish market.
    Been to many a shop asking do you have this and that and the shop attendant saying try Maplins and I would just groan and say I can wait a week and order it online. Actually bought a Coolermaster from them a good few months ago - was desperate at the time but was on special (thank god). Coulda saved myself a good few euro online but needed it now but woulda waited if need be to save 50 euro

    edit
    To add - anyone looking for computer bits and bobs there is (or was) a shop top of St Stephens Green shopping centre that is pretty reasonable for stuff (mainly laptopish but have a good range and can order in)


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    #25
    ozmo
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    I found the staff very pleasant and helpful to get you the bits you were looking for...

    Prices were really bad though... But the deals magazine they had were sometimes ok...


    some recent photos attached of the types of things in the sales... they show the high prices they looked for.

    The case of components looked cool - but I wasnt interested in the contents and all were missing a drawer.

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    Some others...
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    “Roll it back”



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    #26
    cletus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,884 ✭✭✭cletus


    fritzelly wrote: »
    Yeah there is always the "I need it now" aspect but if you really need it now then you shoulda planned for it a week ago.

    Actually bought a Coolermaster from them a good few months ago - was desperate at the time but was on special (thank god). Coulda saved myself a good few euro online but needed it now


    Hmm...


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    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    fritzelly wrote: »
    Didn't move with the times - anything you can buy in Maplin you can get on Amazon delivered for the same price if not less

    Same price or less?! They regularly had things that would be €200 on Amazon and €500 in Maplin.

    No-one could ever expect retail to compete with online, it's not possible. There will always be a markup and that's fine.

    But Currys/PC World were way better for, for example, PC parts. Be common for a graphics card to be €250 online, €350 in Currys, then something absurd like €5-600 in Maplin.

    Not to mention their range of Chinese cables that cost about €10 online being sold for €100 in there.

    Their business model seemed to be focused on ripping people off because they had no alternative in a pinch and thankfully it has failed.

    There are people who bought 'PC Gaming Kits' from them at 50-70% off thinking they were getting an astounding bargain they could sell on for a profit....only to discover they had still paid the same as new online prices. :D


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    #28
    Sebastian Dangerfield
    Registered Users Posts: 1,794 ✭✭✭Sebastian Dangerfield


    Some good deals to be had instore if my experience is anything to go by. I picked up an HDMI-VGA adaptor and brought it to the counter. Your man scanned it at €13-14, after the 50% discount. Then said "**** it", scanned a keyring instead and have me the adaptor for 99c.


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    VeVeX
    Registered Users Posts: 1,389 ✭✭✭VeVeX


    Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: »
    Some good deals to be had instore if my experience is anything to go by. I picked up an HDMI-VGA adaptor and brought it to the counter. Your man scanned it at €13-14, after the 50% discount. Then said "**** it", scanned a keyring instead and have me the adaptor for 99c.

    You walked in for a bargain and said Maplins employee has as a swan song turned you into a criminal. You're now handling stolen goods and an accessory to a robbery, bargain. :)


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    bk
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    Zimmerframe wrote: »
    I will miss the Galway branch slightly.

    It used to pass half an hour, walking around, buying nothing, while the wife was buying shtuff in Woodies.

    LOL, literally exactly the same as me and the missus but at the Cork store! :eek:


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    [Deleted User]
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    Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: »
    Some good deals to be had instore if my experience is anything to go by. I picked up an HDMI-VGA adaptor and brought it to the counter. Your man scanned it at €13-14, after the 50% discount. Then said "**** it", scanned a keyring instead and have me the adaptor for 99c.

    Thats not Maplin giving you a bargain thats staff knowing they are gone from tomorrow not giving a sh1t anymore.

    "Yer man scanned it at €13 euro after the 50% discount". So it would have been €26?!? I got one from Amazon recently for 6 quid delivered. Probably the same one.


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