Ancestors

Toot

Written by Bill Bennett on 2025-02-02 at 05:56

I realise some people might think this odd, but I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s trip to Jaycar. https://www.jaycar.co.nz

This trip is to update my Repair Cafe tool kit, but I bet I find something else when I’m there.

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Descendants

Written by Paul H :tinoflag: on 2025-02-02 at 06:21

@billbennett I don't go nearly as much as I would like. The Pōneke branch is out Newtown way and parking is problematic. But when I do go, it reminds me of Dick Smith stores. So much to see! I do miss those stores.

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Written by Bill Bennett on 2025-02-02 at 06:47

@paulhellyer There used to be a NZ equivalent of Dick Smith too... David something? I remember there was shop in Wellington.

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Written by leighelse{} on 2025-02-02 at 06:57

@billbennett @paulhellyer David Reid Electronics.

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Written by Bill Bennett on 2025-02-02 at 07:09

@leighelse @paulhellyer I think it was only around for a short time after I arrived in New Zealand.

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Written by leighelse{} on 2025-02-02 at 07:57

@billbennett @paulhellyer The company was bought out by Dick Smith, I'm not sure exctly when.

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Written by Bill Bennett on 2025-02-02 at 09:30

@leighelse @paulhellyer I moved from the UK to Wellington in ‘87 and it was still there, I think it may have gone by ‘90.

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