I'd actually been past their building a few times but never stopped, because it doesn't look like they have any kind of trade counter. What's more, you always feel a bit silly asking for one or two components in a place that deals in bulk quantities. However a lady on the phone told me that they do serve customers on site, so I popped over there this morning.
The building was once rather posh but now looks run down. I couldn't actually get in because the door was locked, but after a while someone came to open it. Inside there is a semi-derelict waiting room and not a lot else, but the chap confirmed I could buy stuff and went off to find his supervisor. After a while a lady came and took my list, then a lotof time passed while they found the things I wanted. Obviously by this point I had decided that it would be quicker and easier to just use the website in future.
Then the lady reappeared with the buffer chips - and said I could have them for nothing as they are closing down shortly.
Apparently the owner (and founder) died recently and there is nobody who wants to carry on the business. This is obviously really sad news for the people who work there (I guessed about 5) and it's sad to see such a well known and respected company cease trading.So anyway... I asked whether they are still taking website orders, and basically they are - but not for much longer (until June I think). If you need any items which are only available from Quarndon (or if you're in a position to negotiate a deal on a lot of stuff), I suggest you get in touch with them.
