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Why do I even bother shopping at radioshack?
TalkingOctopus:
Everyone hates radioshack -- especially technology enthusiasts. And if you don't, you really ought to. I don't think they do anything right - bad service, bad selection, bad layout, bad pricing. However, I still go in there from time to time for convience and I don't know where to get some of the stuff they sell elsewhere locally.
For the most part, I do my electronics part shopping here: http://www.digikey.com/
TOK:
I snag little stuff there all the time. If you're asking for electronics advice from a $6 per hour salesperson, its you who is the dummy. ;D
The ones near me have all the electronics stuff in bins. When (if) they ask, tell them you don't need any help. They'll let you route through the bins to your hearts content finding what you need while they watch TV or help an old codger with batteries. :laugh:
tommy:
I dont even bother to ask for help in that place, if i cant find it myself i just leave.
Ken Layton:
Actually if you are in southern California, look up MarVac Electronics. They have one of their stores in Santa Barbara over on Hollister, but there are others in southern Calif.
In general, if you are looking for local stores to buy electronic parts/products look in your Yellow Pages under "Electronic Equipment & Supplies".
Harry Potter:
We have the equivalent in Australia. It's called 'Dick Smith's Electronics' but unfortunately, Dick Smith had sold the business ages ago yet they retain and continue to tarnish his name by keeping it on the store fronts.
This outfit used to be excellent until they started hiring morons. The only good thing they're for is stocking DB-23 connectors for my Amiga. At least we have Jaycar electronics which is entirely staffed by nerds who KNOW what they're talking about. ;D