RadioShack

Helpful, pretty friendly workers. We bought a couple of antennas and even though they didn’t work out their return was painless.

Went to Radio Shack store on Charleston Rd and they were very helpful in finding me a adapter for my docking station it cost $ 3.00 more then best buy but they were more helpful then any Best Buy store

Terrible! Arrogant manager, beats headphones around his neck, only interested in chatting it up with a couple inside. I went inside for lithium batteries, never acknowledged me. After waiting patiently, I spotted them on the wall and went over to see up close if they had ones I needed. Didn’t take two steps when he hollered at me to step back! Didn’t ask to help me or tell me when he’d be available! Only apologized to the couple for interrupting THEIR conversation!

Went in to get a small screwdriver to fix a PS3 controller. I could only find tool kits with multiple screwdrivers in them. So I figured «what the hell» and picked one out to buy. When we got to the counter, my wife asked the cashier (senior manager, according to his name tag) if they might actually have some individual screwdrivers that we might have overlooked. «Absolutely not.» Was his answer. What the hell? Was that really such an outlandish, out-​of-​nowhere question to ask? I mean, really, not «No we don’t», «No. Sorry.» Or just plain «Nope.»? Nothing as remotely civil as that from this jerk. «Absolutely not.»? Really? We were obviously already willing to buy the kit/​set, but we thought we’d just make sure it was our only option first and he responds like we asked him if we could just take it home for free or something. I really don’t understand his rude, condescending attitude, but it ensured that I won’t go back in his near-​obsolete store again. Next time, I’ll just order what I need online. It’ll take a few days to get, but it’ll probably be a good deal cheaper and I won’t have to deal with anyone’s shitty attitude.

A long time ago, Radio Shack was the only place to find electronic parts for the amateur and professional tinkerer. I remember going to Radio Shack as a child in the 70’s to find a transistor. Now, the small components are almost an afterthought with the focus more on cell phones and cable TV parts. I came here because they have one of the least expensive, highly rated digital television receivers in my never ending quest to divest myself from cox, timewarner, and satellite TV. The first one I bought was broken, they gladly exchanged it. The second one I got was broken, they gladly exchanged it even though they kept my receipt the first time. This time, I bought a different, slightly higher priced model and it worked great. They also have a wide selection of blue tooth, memory cards, and household electronics (phones, sound bars, stereo cables). Their pricing is usually better than bigger chains but not always so price around. The staff is hit or miss. The first salesperson I spoke with was not very knowledgeable about the products. The second one knew quite a bit about them. However, you are always best doing your own research before going to an electronics store as most stores will sell you what they want to sell not what you need the most.

This was truly an experience. The manager was incredibly unhelpful and the one employee that did help us tried to disuade us from a purchase because the item was «expensive and we only keep it in the back». The item was $ 19.95. It took 10 minutes for the employee to retrieve the item and another 5 – 7 minutes to pay for it because the manager and employee were arguing over how to ring up our purchase. Will not be back to this location

This store and it’s manager Stephanie could not be anymore helpful. She always goes above and beyond to help whenever I have gone in there. Her employees are knowledgeable and friendly. This is exactly the kind of Radio Shack store you want to shop in. Stephanie should give lessons on sales and behavior to some of the other RS stores I have been in. Shop here with confidence.

Radio Shack has a good DTV converter that they sell for $ 15 with the government coupon.
The hitch, however, is that you CAN’T EXCHANGE IT unless you buy the $ 7 extended warranty at the time of purchase. I wonder if the sales clerk was mistaken about this, or if I misunderstood. It’s an insane policy.
I bought the Digital Stream unit anyway, hoping for the best. I didn’t pay the $ 7. I was already worn out from my struggle to stay current with cutting edge technology. So far the Digital Stream works fine.
It seems like every Radio Shack has a peculiar odor. I’ve been to this store a few times. The employees are new every time. I’ve never seen the same person twice. When you walk in, they usually have a TV show playing at ear-​splitting volume. This is their scientific strategy for making you want to buy a TV.
The sales clerk who helped me this time was very friendly and polite. She apparently had control over the TV show because we were able to have a pleasant conversation without having to shout.
I avoid shopping at Radio Shack because they always ask for your phone number. Sometimes I make up a number and get a receipt with someone else’s name on it. Other times, I refuse citing privacy concerns. I’ve had clerks get very offended. It makes them mad when I say «Why do you want my phone number?» The reply of course is «company policy,» or «we get everyone’s phone number. It’s just routine procedure.»
Well, it’s my policy not to tell Radio Shack my phone number. They hate that. Who are you to have a policy?
Since this clerk was so nice, I gave her my number. It was already in the system! Is Radio Shack watching me?