Re: [IRCA] Radio shack to file for bankruptcy

[Patrick Martin <mwdxer@xxxxxxxxx>]

The Radio Shack today is not the Radio Shack of the past. I used to buy a lot of parts there, but the quality of parts is poor today, if they even have it. Locally we have 2 Radio Shacks. We used to have three, but the one in Astoria went out of business a few years ago. That leaves Warrenton & Seaside. Both are owned by different people and unless I call, I never know if they carry an item or not. Add to that their prices are no longer competitive like they once were. For example, I used to buy their ground rods for $2.99 each. I know they are not much, copper clad that the copper would wear off, but still useable. The last time I checked, the rods were $10 or $12 each. I have no idea what they are today. I can buy better stuff at Home Depot for less.  I am sorry to hear this, but not surprised. 

Patrick

Patrick Martin
Seaside OR
KGED QSL Manager

> Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:18:59 -0800
> From: coffeecanuck@xxxxxxxxx
> To: IRCA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [IRCA] Radio shack to file for bankruptcy
> 
> http://www.wsj.com/articles/radioshack-prepares-bankruptcy-filing-1421279360
> 
> We have depended on them for years of easy access to DIY parts, kits and,
> yes, a bit of technical expertise.
> 
> I still have my DX150B sitting on a lab bench running 24/7 -- as it has
> since the
> day I bought it on November the 3rd, 1973!
> 
> RS slowly drifted away from their die hard DIY electronics experimenter
> types
> over the years to cater to the latest fad -- and now they are adrift in
> irrelevance.
> 
> I will be sad to see them go -- but times have changed.
> -- 
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