English electronics store advice Please

Hi Wotan. I do some times go for the quick option and get some bits from maplins, but it very expensive, i know you said not on line, but mail order can be done with ESR electronic components and a fraction of maplins prices, i place my order on paper usually a print out on the pc, but ive written orders out lots of times. They stock every thing and the prices are the UK's best. Two or three days is all it takes from tynes and wear newcastle to me in Ramsgate Kent. Maplins is expensive.
Dave.

 

This is true, if your unsure of a size of socket or jack, then yes maybe maplins. All i know is my use of maplins has spiraled out of control in cost, when ive left the store looked at what ive got i thought Aaaa not much, but empty wallet. If you know what your looking for ESR electronics would be my first look, and there are links to stores on the forum, two others ive had orders from is Crickelwood electronis, and NR Barrdwells electronics, both them have deals on some component lines, again mail order.