Went to Ratio Shaq to buy electronic parts to complete a project recently. Had
to spend $6 for a set of resistors, as those formerly available $1 per pair
offerings had mysteriously diminished. Told the clerk about how strange that
seemed, along with no longer seeing boxes of woofers-n-tweeters for speaker mod
projects. "Parts are no longer profitable for Tandy", he explained." We make
our profits on cell phones and satellite dishes". Just remember that scenario
next time a clerk, who is supposed to have answers, goes blank when you inquire
about a shortwave-related subject.

I have had similar experiences. It can get quite frustrating to get what we
would think would be a very common 'widget' or 'gizmo' for sw use and to
only be met that blank stare after the inquiry. A suggestion, I have a
Radio Shack outlet store in my local area that carries most of their
discontinue stuff. I have lucked out in the past going there as opposed to
the mall/store front type of Radio Shack. May want to see if there is an RS
Outlet Store in your local area.
Hope this helps and keep the faith!

They should change the name now...
From Radio Shack to Radio Boutique.

No more bits and pieces, only fashionable electronics..


"elg110254" wrote in message
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Went to Ratio Shaq to buy electronic parts to complete a project recently.
Had
to spend $6 for a set of resistors, as those formerly available $1 per
pair
offerings had mysteriously diminished. Told the clerk about how strange
that
seemed, along with no longer seeing boxes of woofers-n-tweeters for
speaker mod
projects. "Parts are no longer profitable for Tandy", he explained." We
make
our profits on cell phones and satellite dishes". Just remember that
scenario
next time a clerk, who is supposed to have answers, goes blank when you
inquire
about a shortwave-related subject.

"Newsgroup Lurker" wrote ...

They should change the name now...
From Radio Shack to Radio Boutique.

No more bits and pieces, only fashionable electronics..


Seems like they already came close with a mall chain called
"Electronics Boutique".

Anyone remember Tandy's *other* flash in the pan called "Incredible
Universe"?

RadioShack used to be an Electronics store
that sold some cellphones.

Now it's a Cellphone store that sells some electronics.

They've even shut down the parking lot trolley line at their Ft Worth HQ. I
wonder if many people work there anymore?

I'd bet that when a Shack store clerk called for help, he'd get someone in
India or a warehouse foreman somewhere.

Bill.K5BY

In article , elg110254
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Went to Ratio Shaq to buy electronic parts to complete a project recently. Had
to spend $6 for a set of resistors, as those formerly available $1 per pair
offerings had mysteriously diminished. Told the clerk about how strange that
seemed, along with no longer seeing boxes of woofers-n-tweeters for speaker mod
projects. "Parts are no longer profitable for Tandy", he explained." We make
our profits on cell phones and satellite dishes". Just remember that scenario
next time a clerk, who is supposed to have answers, goes blank when you inquire
about a shortwave-related subject.


IMHO, it will be a huge mistake for Radio Shack to discontinue selling
parts. What other reason is there for going to Radio Shack? I MIGHT buy
a cell phone from Radio Shack, but I'll have gone in there looking for
something to convert BNC to 2.5mm miniplug. If I know they don't have
the converter I need, they aren't getting the cell phone sale because
I'll never go in.

Radio Shack. You've got questions, we've got batteries.

-- Jay

I'm trying to remember the last time I went into a *Shack*. Must have been
over 7-8 months now. And years ago, I actually worked part time in one. They
don't carry anything that *makes* me want to go in. Cutting down on
scanners, Shortwave radios, and the like....Selling goods I can get
elsewhere AND cheaper. Sales people who know a lot less than I do (and I've
forgotten a lot). And to boot, a new Fry's just opened here. (Not that I'm a
great advocate of Fry's, but they *seem* to know a *little* more, but not by
much and carry a whole lot more of the things I'm interested in). Oh
well......