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Radio Shack is closing stores

springers — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 23:27:38 GMT

Up to 60% off otterbox phone cases 40% off $40.00 I got a fit bit for 40% off.

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circles — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 23:29:05 GMT

I am surprised those stores lasted as long as they have....

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feline groovy — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 08:22:24 GMT

I worked for them part-time back in the late 90's, and even then there was talk.

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vickie25 — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 09:17:07 GMT

They are now out of Fitbits. I needed a large capacity flash drive and was going to order the SanDisk 128GB USB Flash Drive which was $79.99 down from $199.99. I ended up doing a search and bought from B&H Photo Video (I've ordered from them before) at a price of $54.96 with free expedited shipping and no tax.

So I am glad I looked at Radio Shack since it reminded me I needed this flash drive. They just didn't have the best price.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 13:07:50 GMT

I am sad about this! They have been around for as long as I can remember. Those of us who are more mature probably have more of an appreciation for this place.

Every since I can recall, any time we needed anything electronically, we would head to Radio Shack. They always seemed dependable and knowledgeable and if you needed help with something, they were glad to help you. DH & I have old trac phones and we have always gone there and they put the minutes on for us lickety split.

Another old time and very good place down the tubes. I will miss them a lot!!!!

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apple1964 — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 16:00:44 GMT

Our RS store is still in the mall where I live. No great loss to me if it goes out. I always felt that they did over charge for certain items.

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PinkyPetunia — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 16:38:23 GMT

There is a RS in a local mall and I haven't been inside it in probably 10 years. I remember buying a battery for a cordless phone, but that was ages ago and the battery was not cheap. Now it's more cost effective to just buy a new phone when the old one acts up. Yes we still use the landline at home.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 16:50:12 GMT

RS has saved my butt many times during the time I was a group exercise instructor and needed components for the amplifier or my wireless microphone. Perplexing to think they might not be ""out there"" for this type of product. We don't know what we've got 'til it's gone. Radio frequencies are becoming a hot (and regulated) commodity and we might be glad for a basic cable again.

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Toppers — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 21:55:28 GMT

I agree with your post, AngelPuppy. They carried a lot of unique electrical or electronic items, that (in my opinion) you just could not find anywhere else. My husband and I would end up going to Radio Shack to find something that we needed sometimes to complete a phone connection set-up, or to help our computer set-up, or whatever it was that we needed, and they always had it when another store didn't have what we were looking for, so I will be sorry to see them leave.

They have already closed up some of their stores in my area.

On 2/8/2015 AngelPuppy1 said:

I am sad about this! They have been around for as long as I can remember. Those of us who are more mature probably have more of an appreciation for this place.

Every since I can recall, any time we needed anything electronically, we would head to Radio Shack. They always seemed dependable and knowledgeable and if you needed help with something, they were glad to help you. DH & I have old trac phones and we have always gone there and they put the minutes on for us lickety split.

Another old time and very good place down the tubes. I will miss them a lot!!!!

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poregirl — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:26:10 GMT

Amazon is looking to Aquire them

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bonnielu — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:31:12 GMT

It was my GO TO place for batteries or other electronic accessory devices. People behind the counter seemed to know their products and were very helpful. Sorry to see them go. We have only one store. Perhaps these nice people will be offered a job somewhere else.

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gardenman — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 23:29:41 GMT

On 2/9/2015 poregirl said:
Amazon is looking to Aquire them

That's intriguing. I hadn't heard that. It makes sense though with their Fire Tablets, Kindles, Fire TV, Fire Stick, Echo, and whatever other devices they have hiding behind the scenes. (I'm thinking they're working on their own cloud computer to rival the Chromebooks.) They could stock the stores and provide a B&M outlet for their products. It would be kind of neat to be able to go into a store and use cash to buy something from their website. That could make them more accessible for people without credit/debit cards.

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dooBdoo — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:42:53 GMT

On 2/9/2015 poregirl said:
Amazon is looking to Aquire them

I know, poregirl. I read last week they might buy a few of the stores (not all). Evidently, Amazon's looking at the possibility of some brick and mortar presence, and might use some of the stores for that purpose.

It's a funny twist... a company (Amazon) that was created to replace the physical stores is now contemplating opening a few of their own.

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feline groovy — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 23:31:04 GMT

John Oliver's hilarious take on the situation:

http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/john-oliver-made-perfectly-bitter-curse-filled-farewell-ad-radioshack-162875

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Bird mama — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 23:45:31 GMT

I just visited a Radio Shack on Sunday. When I checked CNN's list, it looks like that one will remain open .

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Lilysmom — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 23:16:37 GMT

it really would be nice for AMAZON to have a B & M store. Good fit!