[Coco] Radio shack layoffs, store closing, etc... Goodbye, and thanks for the memories?

[Rietveld Rietveld]

We lost our Radio-Shacks years ago in Canada.
I was sad to see them go.

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From: Spencer via Coco
Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 7:15 PM
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Subject: Re: [Coco] Radio shack layoffs, store closing, etc... Goodbye, and thanks for the memories?


I hate to say it but I too have seen HIGHER prices at the RS store in my local area.  I basically have stopped going into RS now because I can get parts cheaper on the internet like 10 AA cell holders for like $8 on eBay but RS will sell one for $3 - $4.00 for one.  Gouging is one reason they're going under, and just NOT having a good business model to compete with online shopping.  THIS is what's happening to other major retailers.  They better change or be out the door in the not too distant future.


      From: Steve C. <towmater at gmail.com>
 To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
 Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 10:27 AM
 Subject: Re: [Coco] Radio shack layoffs, store closing, etc... Goodbye, and thanks for the memories?

I went to our local Radio Shack "going out for business" sale last weekend,
and left with nothing after seeing the appalling prices. 20% off of a $120
BB-8 when the same toy sells at Target for $79 is not exactly evidence of a
fire sale, more that they plan on gouging as many fools as possible as they
go down in flames. Circuit Writer pen that sells elsewhere for $14 was $20
at the Shack.

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