The Retro Directory

The Retro Hunter

Leigh-on-Sea

Independent retro games and collectibles shop in Leigh-on-Sea (est. 2017) buying and selling vintage consoles, games, toys and memorabilia. Operates a public high-street shop with regular opening hours plus an online store offering delivery (free over £50). Not all stock is listed online — customers are invited to visit in person or contact the shop for special requests.

The Way Second Hand Shops Used To Be - The Collectors Centre In Reading

Reading

Two adjacent specialist second‑hand shops in Reading (Nos.14–15 Harris Arcade). Just Imagination Memorabilia (J.I.M.) focuses on vintage Film & TV toys and memorabilia, British and US comics/annuals and specialist vinyl (60s–90s), with an in‑shop display of vintage toys. AT Collectables trades in militaria, antiques, coins and model trains. Both buy and sell collectables; visitors are advised to phone ahead for opening times and purchasing enquiries.

TV Repair Newcastle | www.homeprorepairs.co.uk

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

Home Pro Repairs (Newcastle) — independent repair centre offering professional camcorder and video-camera repairs across Newcastle and Tyne & Wear. Services cover legacy formats (8mm, Hi8, MiniDV/DV) and modern HD units, with tape/mechanism, zoom/focus, audio, viewfinder and memory-card work. JVC-authorised repairs, parts warranties, and insured courier collection/delivery are available. Nationwide coverage with online quote form and local postcode service.

UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration - Recent Repairs

UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration (site by Paul Stenning) documents specialist repair and restoration work on pre‑war, wartime and post‑war valve radios plus vintage transistor sets and related audio equipment. The site lists numerous recent restorations across many British and European makes, demonstrating expertise in period radio servicing and restoration.

VIDEO GAME MARKET

Organiser of the UK’s largest and longest-running retro gaming market events. The Video Game Market brings together sellers of vintage games, consoles, hardware and memorabilia across multiple UK venues, selling public tickets and offering trader/stall bookings for collectors and retailers.

Vintage British Calculators

Leicester, Leicestershire

Vintage British Calculators is a virtual museum and reference site maintained by collector Nigel Tout (Leicester) documenting British mechanical and electronic calculators from the 1970s–1990s. The site hosts detailed histories, photographs and technical notes for many UK and imported models (Sinclair, Bell Punch/Anita, Commodore, Texas Instruments, Radofin, etc.). This is an information and collector resource rather than a shop; items shown are not for sale, and the site requests contributions, photos and donations to expand the archive.

Vintage synthesisers

UK-based vintage synthesiser specialists offering in-house repair and restoration of classic 1970s–1990s synths, plus buying and selling of instruments. The team (operating from London and Herefordshire) cite 20+ years’ experience, a long list of repaired models and worldwide shipping of sold instruments.

VintageHifi.co.uk ~ We Buy Vintage Hifi Equipment & Vinyl ...

Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton-based buyer and dealer specialising in vintage and used hi‑fi equipment (1950s–2000s). Offers appraisals, cash or bank transfer payments, free UK collection/house‑clearance and purchases vinyl, musical instruments, memorabilia and spares including valves, transformers and tonearms.