20 Nov
2001
20 Nov
'01
1:46 a.m.
It's not a bad idea to check RadioShack.com, which is a parts-oriented outlet
that, unfortunately, didn't interact with the RadioShack stores. They have lots
of parts, connectors that fit together, and lots of other stuff that the corner
Radio Shack store never thought to carry. Moreover, they have people who answer
the phone and a web-accessible parts inventory that uses industry standard part
numbers rather than Radio Shack secret code. It happens that their store is
here in Denver, which is advantageous for shipping, I guess, but, having visited
the place myself, I have to say it's a shame they also retail computers and
other electronics, which means that market trends could push them out of the
parts biz after a while too. Their company is, after all, run by marketing and
the bean counters.
Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Lawson" <jpl15(a)panix.com>
To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 4:58 AM
Subject: Radio Shack abandons components
I have seen several posts on other fora bemoaning the fact that our
beloved Radio Shack is rapidly phasing out it's sales of carded
components, resistors, caps, diodes, etc.
I imagine this to be the case... and another blow to Enginerds and
parts-level hobbyists not lucky enough to be near a Fry's or other
still-functioning small-quantity parts outlet.
Experimenters: Time to stock up!
Cheers
John