They still had a great components section at the back, and some not too bad products. The staff seemed more knowledgeable than your average tech shop as well.
Yes, I was being a bit harsh there - the components sections were good - the reason why I did occasionally visit!
Yeah, I'd second that. The front of the shops are always filed with the tacky flashy junk, but there was still quite a robust selection of components and smart staff in there.
I would used to buy other stuff there just to support the existence of a shop with a components section and fairly knowledgeable staff. Real shame to see them go the high street will be less useful without them.