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Why do I even bother shopping at radioshack?
Quarters:
I agree with all of the above beefs.
The thing that really set my mind against radioshack was that radioshack was the first store to ask my name, phone # etc. at the cash. I told the kid I had cash in my hand and wished to by a product. That was all he ever needed to know about me. Many other stores have followed RS in this annoying trend. Most still get the same answer.
Ken Layton:
Ah yes the name Dick Smith Electronics. Twenty years ago they had an office here in the USA and had an impressive catalog. Bought several things from them, but sadly they closed up shop here years ago.
Radio Shack used to be a good all-round electronics parts store staffed by knowledgeable people. They key word is USED TO BE. Now they are into 'suggestive selling' and 'up-selling' all kinds of crap I don't need or want. Remember how the vast majority of Radio Shack stores were free standing buildings and not part of either a big shopping mall or a strip mall? Back in the old days they even had a tube tester (or valves as they are also known) and a stock of tubes in the store. Most of the staff in those days were also ham radio operators so they knew what I was talking about and had what I needed.
DrewKaree:
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The thing that really set my mind against radioshack was that radioshack was the first store to ask my name, phone # etc. at the cash. I told the kid I had cash in my hand and wished to by a product. That was all he ever needed to know about me. Many other stores have followed RS in this annoying trend. Most still get the same answer.
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Why do you bother to argue with them? If they wish to intrude, bother, and generally make your transaction less easy/simple, it's my earnest belief that they wish to have the occasional person who will buck their system.
Here's what you do. If you actually happen to live in these zip codes, don't use them, find another....since the odds are that you won't, use these ;D
clerk: "And what is your zip code?"
you: "90210"
clerk: "your telephone number?"
you: "(your area code) 555-1212"
If they wish to push the issue any more, THEN you get more...errmmm...expressive.
I know it's to target their advertising more, but if they wish to do this, they should offer you a discount for doing their work for them. Otherwise, figure it out your darn self :angel:
Daniel270:
The reason they ask for that info is to send you the equivalent of spam.... and don't let them fool you into thinking they don't sell your info.....
They used to send out flyers and catalogs (you have to "buy" the catalog" nowadays) through the mail... haven't seen any flyers in a long time....
RoboG2:
I'm 15 and they don't understand me either!?