The Retro Directory

Back to the Past Swindon | Retro & VIntage Buy & Sell Specialists

Swindon

Back to the Past Swindon is a Gorse Hill-based retro & vintage buy‑and‑sell specialist. They stock and purchase 1970s–1990s items including vintage computers, consoles and games, handheld electronic games, toys, Walkmans and cassette players, hi‑fi and vinyl. The business runs a physical shop (open most Thurs–Sat), offers written valuations, collection purchases and film scanning/conversion services, and sells to worldwide collectors.

Casio Watch Repairs | London | Ross Watch Repairs

London

London-based watch repair specialist offering walk-in repairs at The Shard and Canary Wharf plus a fully insured UK-wide postal service. Ross Watch Repairs handles Casio classics and G-Shock models alongside general quartz and mechanical servicing — including battery reseals, pressure testing, solar capacitor replacement, glass/bracelet/strap work and full overhauls using genuine parts.

Music 'N' Light

Glasgow, Glasgow

Glasgow-based audio, video and computer shop established in 1965 offering sales (new & second‑hand), accessories and repairs for hi‑fi equipment, televisions (CRT/LCD/Plasma), VCRs, camcorders, DVD players and computers. On-site retail premises with a long history servicing vintage audio/video and electronics.

Old Toys and Antiques - from Now and Then, Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Now and Then (trading as Old Toys and Antiques) is an independent Edinburgh shop (est. 1976) specialising in obsolete toys, diecast and tin models, pre- and post‑war trains, collectible advertising and 20th‑century 'techy' items such as radios, phones, tape recorders and typewriters. Longstanding physical shop with regular opening hours and a buying interest in vintage items.

Personal Cassette Player Repair - Fix Tech Fast

Fix Tech Fast is a UK electronics service centre offering specialist repairs for personal cassette players and other portable audio equipment. They handle common vintage faults (drive belts/idlers, bearings, worn rollers), battery and jack repairs, water-damage recovery and offer diagnostics, express turnaround, micro-soldering and a mailed-in repair service with warranty options.

Playstation Repair & Modification Service in Swansea

Swansea, West Glamorgan

Swansea-based repair and modification workshop specialising in PlayStation console repairs and custom case modifications. They accept walk-ins at their Mansel Terrace premises for repairs (disc read errors, hardware faults) and offer a range of other services including Xbox/Wii repairs, PC and laptop component-level repair, TV servicing and mobile phone modifications.

Pro-Ject Turntables | Service, Repairs & Upgrades | BOLLOstore Glasgow

Glasgow, Scotland

Bollo Store is a Glasgow-based premium audio retailer and service centre offering Pro-Ject turntable servicing, Linn LP12 upgrades, record cleaning and bespoke hi‑fi consultations. They run a Hillington showroom, sell new and pre-owned audio kit online, and provide collection/delivery and pick-up/drop-off options across the Central Belt of Scotland.

Repairs – Pure Amiga

Pure Amiga is a UK specialist for Amiga computers offering diagnostic, repair and restoration services. Services include port and socket replacement, component and SMD IC replacement, PCB rework, battery-leak remediation and two-level recap services (standard electrolytic and premium polymer), plus ultrasonic cleaning and a 90-day warranty. Model-specific recapping prices are listed for A500, A600, A1200, A1500/2000, A4000 and CD32.

Roxy's Arcade | 292 MASS AVE, CENTRAL SQ CAMBRIDGE

Cambridge

Speakeasy-style arcade bar in Central Square, Cambridge offering token-operated arcade machines, food and drinks, and private events. Open evenings for 21+ and family-friendly sessions on Saturdays; hosts events, sells gift cards and operates a game list and token machines on site.

Sell My Games & Consoles To Big Orbit Games, Evesham – Big Orbit Games

Evesham, Worcestershire

Independent games shop in Evesham buying and trading video games, consoles and vintage home computers. Offers in-person assessments at their Blackminster Business Park premises, cash payments for lots, collection service for larger lots and advice on valuation. Also stocks collectible card games and miniatures.

Tass Romsey | TV | Norris Close, Romsey, UK

Romsey, Hampshire

Independent TV and audio specialist in Romsey offering repairs, servicing and sales with a recognised vintage hi‑fi and video capability (mid‑1970s to 1990s). Services include TV and hi‑fi repairs, installations and setup, aerial/satellite work (subcontracted), and videotape/audio transfers to DVD/CD. Workshop visits by appointment only.

The Arcade Vaults | The community for players and creators

Cardiff, Cardiff

The Arcade Vaults is a community-run gaming venue in central Cardiff with multiple floors of classic and modern games, retro cabinets and a vintage pinball league. It hosts weekly and monthly events (eg. Wayback Wednesday, tournaments, LAN nights), offers party and venue hire, running community rooms and a PC suite for co-working and game development workshops.