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UK price watch thread
polaris:
not to try and exclude, but i thought it might be handy if we can share any bargains we find in the uk. bookmark the thread if you use the right skin and come back with anything you find.
ideally for cab use but hey im sure saint wont mind the odd non arcade bargain being shown( but peale might move it to everything else if it happens too often ;D)
to start then
Level42
used these for a marquee.
in my local morrisons e-on brand low energy bulbs were 10p each yesterday, good for marquees or your house in general, check your local morrisons
ark_ader:
I would like to agree with you on that, a thread that would get stickied would be helpful. Unfortunately I find arcade parts are getting scarcer. Yes there are vendors like gremlin solutions, but I tend to buy my gear from Germany. I also make out on the exchange rate.
Also most vendors do not cater to enthusiasts, and they tend to work with contacts in the arcade business. Yes I know there will be flamed for that comment, but it is true, especially in the North.
Like today for example. I have to travel 20 miles to get to a Maplin store only to pay 40% more for solder or switches. I have no local electronic stores, so I have to resort to the Internet and wait to get any deals. I am sure you can just walk across the street in London and get pretty much everything you want.
A thread would be most helpful, and would help those in the business who make a living from UK BYOAC enthusiasts.
Especially us up North. ;D
Grasshopper:
If you want electronic components then forget Maplin. They're overpriced and the staff in their shops generally don't have a clue. They expect you to do all the running so you may as well order online.
The best place I've found is http://uk.farnell.com/
Their service is excellent and they offer a wide range or products, free shipping, and (mostly) competitive prices. The only downside is that they've introduced a minimum order amount which was £20 last time I checked.
venkman:
nice idea for a thread.
deals for people looking for electronics, other parts and games..
thatitalian:
NICE ONE POLARIS! :applaud:
It is about time UK fought back! ;D
Bookmarked!
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