RadioShack

Hey man, like, sometimes your electronic stuff needs fixin’ right? Well, Radio Shack has this simply bodacious supply of everything you’ll need to get your kitchen hood lights working again. So, I, like, shuffle in there in need of a fuse because, you know, I didn’t realize that you can only put 20w bulbs in that thing. Hey, more light is right? Right? Yeah, so I be like blowin’ that fuse big time. Righteous. But, now I can’t see what I’m doing on the stove top, but that’s all cool and stuff, but like other people think you need lights to cook. So what’s up with that? Some people just radiate like these negative vibes man. I’m talking like Chernobyl vibes, which is just not cool.

I never thought I’d have a strong opinion about a place like Radio Shack, but this location is truly horrid.
I came in here looking for an Ethernet cable. Even though I told the manager that I was in a huge hurry, he tried to pressure me into buying some weird gadget when he saw that I own an iPhone. When I said no several times, he started talking to me about the screen repair services they offer. My screen is not even broken?
I ended up having to return the Ethernet cable and he was equally annoying with add-​on sales the second time around. I’ll be avoiding this store like the plague in the future. It’s kind of a shame because it’s right up the block, too.

I am surprised by the negative reviews as the employees at this radio shack have always been extremely polite and helpful to me, even when my children are running around playing with things. They are also quite knowledgeable about a broad array of topics, e.g., routers, cell phones, GPS, etc. Much more so than big box stores. I really like this store and try to buy as much from them as possible, as I want them to be around for a long time.

Walked into this Radio Shack I’ve lived near for 6 years, and had the final crap experience to make me want to write/​right this. They have a revolving door of young Black and Hispanic guys who don’t know about anything but Xbox or Playstation. And then, only the games they’ve personally played. Don’t ask HW issues on anything. Don’t ask them or they’ll stare at you with their posh thuggy MTV look, like you’re annoying them while they text. There are two or three older White guys who manage the place different days it seems. They are awful curmudgeons most days, that go out of their way to speak to the customer in a condescending tone. Which is especially insulting because they work at Radio Shack. I only walk in there to get temporary electronics that I need right away. Their Batteries, Battery Chargers, Antennas, Radios and all but Casio calculators are sub standard. Anything made by their brand or their affiliate brands will break the day after warranty and cost twice as much as it should. Really can’t wait until you finally go under, Radio Smack. This once great, true tech and hobby store, has withered down to nothing, but an airport electronics vending machine. But not nearly as useful.

Prepared to be stalked as soon as you walk in the door.
If you enjoy having the salesperson follow you around and pester you until you either make eye contact or return words, then this place is for you.
The store is pretty small so there is no place to hide. If you know what you are looking for and know that they definitely have it in stock (call first), I say go for it… but if you aren’t quite sure, your best bet is to visit some of the bigger chain stores like Best Buy and Circuit City.