"Geoffrey S. Mendelson" wrote in message
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In article io.net,
clfe wrote:
Sadly, I think them doing that - is wishful thinking. Actually, were it
not
for the Cell Phones and some other miscellaneous items, it seems to me
that
they would be out of business in the not too distant future. Electromics
"toys" - can be had at Wal-Mart or any other place, same with TVs,
Stereos,
Computers and phone accessories. The "few" scanners they sell isn't
enough
to hold them. I really do think they're on their last legs. IF they go on
longer, then all the better. But I think it is going to take a major
miracle
to pick them up. I used to go in a RS store at least 3 times a week. I'm
lucky if I walk in one - once every couple months. They simply have
nothing
to offer me anymore. I can get all they have - elsewhere, and usually
cheaper - WITHOUT - the "Do you need a cell phone?" pitch.
Last night I was watching on cable a movie made in 1997 about Star Trek
fans. One of the fans builds things. It showed him going into a Radio
Shack store and asking for parts and electronics help (should I use
a 270 oHm resistor instead of the 3k?).
The back of the store was a maze of parts racks, and they guy knew the
answers.
As Joani Mitchell once said "you don't realize what you've lost until it's
gone".
Geoff.
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Problem with that scenario is most and I'd dare say a majority of the RS
clerks didn't have a clue about electronics - to be able to give "that" type
of answer. They were lucky to know what a resistor was, let alone how to
substitute one value for another. They were good when they sold parts, the
other stuff was for the "other" people - not into Electronics. I'm talking
the toys and gadgets. For anyone wanting to go in for parts only - it has
seriously lost its touch.
clf