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Peter Lynch wrote:
Yes I normally use Rapid for run-o-the-mill stuff and Farnell for
specialised stuff. As another poster says sometimes there's just stuff
you want right now. In this case I've just finished a project and wanted
to run it standalone off mains power - rather then bench PSU.

You must have a better branch than the ones near here - Wimbledon and
Forest Hill have little in the way of components.

It's sad really. I've been using Maplin man and boy (still have one of
their old orange catalogs with a concorde on the front) and sometimes
I'm willing to pay high st. prices for the convenience. I suppose I'll
have to start thinking ahead and planning to order in advance :-(

Same here. In the mid '90s, Maplin expanded their component range and
looked like they were going for the 'RS' market. Quantity discounts, etc.
And what's more, some excellent own brand kits.

Then shortly afterwards changed into a glorified Tandy.

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