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York

York-based specialist repair service for vintage audio and electronics. The Repair Bench offers component-level diagnostics and restoration for hi‑fi equipment — including amplifiers and turntables — and also provides repairs for classic gaming consoles and compact audio systems such as Sonos.

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Cradley Heath, West Midlands

Independent retro shop in Cradley Heath specialising in vintage consoles, home computers (notably refurbished Sinclair ZX81 and ZX Spectrum models), video games, Pokémon trading cards, board games, toys, comics and vintage media (VHS, cassettes, vinyl). In‑person browsing at the Central Market Hall with regular fresh‑stock updates.

HiFi Corner | Rare and Vintage Equipment | Audio Equipment | Vintage Audio Equipment | Audio Servicing

Watson Records' HiFi Corner sources and sells collectible vintage hi‑fi equipment and classical vinyl, and offers specialist servicing (turntables, cartridges, speakers, amplifiers). Items are serviced and guaranteed for 12 months; the firm also buys significant collections and offers international mail order.

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Independent two‑floor retro games shop selling tested and cleaned consoles, cartridges and discs from classic systems (including Atari 2600) through later generations. Stocks accessories, vintage merch and collectables, and buys used consoles and games for cash.

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Mountain View, Santa Clara

The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA, preserves and interprets the story of computing through large-scale exhibits, artifact collections and public programmes. Highlights include the multi‑gallery Revolution exhibit and rotating displays of historic systems (Apple I, Apple IIc, Lisa, Macintosh), plus tours, education programmes, research archives, events and an online shop.

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Lyon Pinball (JJ Lyon) is a South Wales–based pinball specialist offering on-site callouts across South Wales and the South West plus a workshop for full restorations. Services cover vintage electro-mechanical machines through 1990s Williams/Bally WPC systems to modern Stern and Sega titles — including diagnostics, PCB/component-level repairs, playfield shop-outs and general servicing.

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UK-based online seller of classic and vintage video games and consoles, operating via an eBay store. Stock is curated for collectors and nostalgic gamers, with items spanning systems such as the NES and Sega Genesis. Trading style of Codedgeek Limited.

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Derry

MK Electronic Repair is a Northern Ireland‑area specialist in servicing and restoring audio and electronic equipment, with expertise in classic Hi‑Fi (Quad, Marantz, Cambridge Audio), reel‑to‑reel machines (Tascam, Ampex, Revox), radios (vintage to modern), tube and guitar amplifiers, PA systems and general electronic instruments.

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Brislington, Bristol

Retro Bristol is a Bristol-based shop and online seller specialising in vintage and retro toys, board games and console games from the 1970s–1990s. Stock ranges from action figures and branded collectibles (Star Wars, Transformers, He-Man, Ghostbusters, etc.) to retro console units and Nintendo games. They also run events and autograph/meet-and-greet activities.

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Birmingham

Hard To Find Hi‑Fi is a Birmingham-based specialist retailer and showroom supplying high‑end hi‑fi with a strong focus on vinyl-era equipment — turntables, cartridges, record-cleaning systems and related accessories. They sell new and ex‑demonstration components, buy previously owned hi‑fi, offer online ordering with UK/international shipping and provide delivery/installation for selected systems.

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Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Sheffield Gaming Market (part of Replay Gaming Markets) is a ticketed retro gaming event held at Ponds Forge, Sheffield. The market brings together traders selling retro games, consoles, computers, handhelds, arcade machines, import titles, memorabilia and related merchandise, with advance tickets and exhibitor tables available.

Hoyle's of Oxford | Traditional and vintage games, puzzles and cards

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Hoyle's of Oxford is a family-run shop and online retailer specialising in traditional and vintage tabletop games, playing cards, puzzles and jigsaws. Their site features a dedicated vintage/rare collection (with graded items and examples from the 1970s–1980s), trading-card stock, Rubik's and mechanical puzzles, plus in-store browsing on Oxford High Street.