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.

Cassette Player/Walkman Repair Service

Mail-in specialist repairing and mechanically restoring vintage portable cassette players, with a focus on Sony Walkman models (eg. TPS-L2, WM-10, WM-F10). Services include belt/idler replacement, head cleaning and demagnetising, lubrication and speed calibration, plus deeper restorations and electrical diagnostics quoted after inspection. Diagnostic deposit required; typical repairs £125–£195 and turnaround is around 2–3 weeks after receipt.

E17 Electronics Repair, VHS DVD And HiFi Repair- East London

London (E17), Greater London

E17 Electronics (listed via Sickamps) is an East London specialist for vintage audio repairs and second‑hand sales — servicing VHS and DVD players, vintage hi‑fi, Walkmans/portable radios and record players (including Technics 1200/1210 turntables). Contactable by phone and located in the E17 area.

EDR & MSPC Repairs

Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire-based electronics workshop offering component- and PCB-level repairs for a wide range of kit — from retro audio (Walkmans, cassette decks, vinyl turntables, 1990s stereo systems) and VHS/VCRs to games consoles, computers and vehicle electronics (ECUs, dashboards, infotainment). Postal repairs accepted; also sells refurbished devices and builds custom gaming PCs. Warranty offered on most repairs.

Home - Wilkinson's Hi-Fi, Nelson, Lancashire, UK

Nelson, Lancashire

Wilkinson's Hi‑Fi in Nelson (Lancashire) is a specialist vintage hi‑fi shop and workshop offering repairs and restoration for cassette tape decks (including Nakamichi and classic Sony/Technics/Akai/JVC/Aiwa models), reel‑to‑reel machines, Walkman PRO units and valve amplifiers. They also provide vinyl record cleaning (in‑store and occasional while‑you‑wait), stock used/second‑hand hi‑fi equipment and hold a large spare‑parts collection. Mail‑order repairs are accepted after prior contact.

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.

Repair Service for Sony Walkman and Portable Cassette Players

Prell Electronics provides flat-rate mail-in repair for Sony Walkman and other portable cassette players. Services include lubrication, alignment, calibration and parts sourcing, with typical turnaround of 6–8 weeks. They accept international Walkman repair orders (US, Canada, Australia and the UK) and offer a 60-day repair warranty.

Sony Walkman and Personal Cassette Player Repair Service – Classic-Vintage-HiFi

Classic‑Vintage‑HiFi specialises in refurbishment and mail‑in repair of vintage portable audio. Core services cover Sony Walkman models (including WM-DD, WM-2, WM‑D6C), personal cassette players from Aiwa/Panasonic/Sanyo and Sony DAT Walkman recorders (TCD‑D3/D7/D8). Services include inspection, switch/volume cleaning, belt, centre‑gear and capstan/idler replacement, DAT gearbox re‑lubrication, capacitor replacement and full testing. Refurbished items are offered (listed via eBay). No walk‑ins; repairs performed by post.

VHS recorders, Hi-Fi systems, cassette decks repair London | E17 Electronics

London

E17 Electronics — a London-based specialist repairing and refurbishing retro audio/video kit. Services include VCR/VCR‑DVD/HDD recorder repairs (Panasonic, Toshiba, Sony, LG etc.), cassette deck and Walkman restoration, radio and Hi‑Fi/home‑cinema servicing, plus VHS/Hi8 tape-to-digital conversion. They sell professionally refurbished VCR/DVD/HDD recorders and tapes online with UK delivery and offer collection/mail-in repairs from their shop at 186A Blackhorse Lane, E17.

Vintage Electronic Toys - Retro Toys Games & Collectables | Captain Jacks Models

Online retailer specialising in vintage electronic toys and retro gaming collectables from the 1970s–1990s. Stock includes 1980s Sony Walkmans, table-top and LCD games, Tomy and Grandstand toys, plus vintage toy spares and replacement parts.

WALKMAN REPAIRS - Galaxy Repairs And Spares

London

Established London electronics repair centre specialising in Walkman and portable cassette player repairs, cassette decks, turntables and other vintage audio/electronics. Offers repair, servicing and parts for legacy brands (Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Aiwa), plus buying and selling of audio equipment and postal repair options.