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In reply to the discussion: Radio shacks days are numbered [View all]Renew Deal
(81,851 posts)8. It would be a shame to lose radio shack
They stock lots of electronic parts that are otherwise hard to get. That said, I rarely need those parts.
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They have a good inventory system. They should place the inventory online & let the closest local
Sunlei
Aug 2014
#1
where are you going to go to get 3 npn2222s, 6 2k resistors, and a handful of LEDs on the fly?
0rganism
Aug 2014
#33
Yep, I use the same sources you do. I also use Allied Electronics from time to time. I always
RKP5637
Aug 2014
#53
By the laws of averages and statistics, he is due for some good luck next time around.
Nye Bevan
Aug 2014
#9
Their inventory sucks these days, You can get anything online they have + more
snooper2
Aug 2014
#16
well, until they close you can still waste gas going over there to find out they don't have
snooper2
Aug 2014
#22
A shame - their locations are convenient to me, and I go there for things.
closeupready
Aug 2014
#13
Five or so years ago, when I still bought parts from them, they offered a quantity based discount
CBGLuthier
Aug 2014
#14
Maybe it is age, but I sold my tube stuff, B&W speakers, etc. I swear I am hearing
Hoyt
Aug 2014
#54
They have been in a state of turmoil since the TRS-80s became obsolete.
Baitball Blogger
Aug 2014
#21
i'm surprised they have lasted as long as they have , they should have gone out with circuit city
JI7
Aug 2014
#51
And the same bastard that help destroy Radioshack is now in charge of Market Basket
graywarrior
Aug 2014
#63