John Ferrell wrote:
:
: Their demise has been predicted for more than 30 years...
: Some of the store help are very knowledgeable, some are not.
:
One of my friends once went to a Radio Shack and asked if they could
special-order a vacuum tube for his guitar amplifier.

The kid at the counter didn't know what a vacuum tube was, and
suggested that he should try the appliance department at Sears,
as they might sell parts for vacuum cleaners.

David Winfrey
KB3ICR