RadioShack

I like Radio Shack I do, and I don’t want to see any more of them go out of business. BUT, the guy working there, basically jumped on me when I walked in the door, asking what I was looking for, and I said I wanted to look around, and he followed me saying «he could save me time if I just told him what I wanted». It’s a small store, I’m pretty sure I’m capable of finding audio cables on my own. Seriously. Leave me alone to browse.

I originally bought the streaming device Chrome Cast at about $ 30-​$ 40. It worked well for my Netflix, Pandora, and YouTube for about a year. Unfortunately, it was not eligible for a refund. So, not trusting the old device, I bought the Roku for about $ 50-​$ 60. 10 days later, it failed, so I returned it. It appears that I may have damaged the pins by mistake while installing the device. They took it back without complaint or blame. I decided to purchase the Roku 2 which cost about $ 80-​$ 90 and plugs into the HDMI port. So far, I’m very happy with my new streaming device. I also save a lot by not paying for a TV plan. I just kept my internet. The down-​side of streaming video is that without an antenna, you can’t get the major TV station news. (I bought a cheap antenna and that’s what I got). Once they get past their sales repertoire and realize that you’re happy with your cell phone provider, they can really help out well. In the shopping center with Save Mart off Keystone Ave. and Fifth street. (I shop here for most electronics mostly, because it’s convenient to my home.)

I needed a cable to connect my computer and TV. The staff member that I spoke with was really knowledgeable helped me find just was I needed. Love it.

Friendly and knowledgable service and decent selection given the store size. The location is pretty good and easy to find. I’m just surprised that the store is able to compete versus larger stores in the area.

I have stopped in here at least three times and each time there was a different employee working. None of them seemed to have any information on anything I asked, especially simple questions regarding chargers, cases, etc. One of the times, the employee stood at the front with either another employee or a friend and chatted while they both just stared at me; it seems every time I go in here, someone’s eyes burn a hole through my face they are staring so hard. It is rude and very disquieting. Then when directed to what I requested, he hovered about an inch from me while I browsed the accessories for tablets. No one seemed to be able to help and all seemed lost and confused and in a daze. None of the employees seemed to hold any interest in making my experience a welcome or inviting one. I will never return to this store, no matter what offers or products they advertise.

Radioshack is a strange store. I don’t shop here often, but if I need one inexpensive electronic item, like a phone charger, an adapter, a phone or a computer cord, I’ll pop in here because it saves time and I value my time. That said, the one or two staff members working here can become inexplicably busy with customers so you can end up waiting longer than you’d planned.
Radioshack does something I really like. A couple years ago, I bought my mom a Track phone cell phone. Since she lives in Palm Desert, it was great to come to this store and pick out the phone and minutes card and pay for it, so that my sister, who also lives in Palm Desert, could instantly go to her Radioshack in Palm Desert, and pick up the already paid for phone and the minutes I purchased.
This was important to me so that my sister could program the phone for my mom who is an anti-​technolgy type.
I didn’t have to pack it up and ship it so that saved time and money, and since I had a reason for wanting my mom to get the phone right away, it was fantastic that Radioshack could do this.
Also, their price on the phone and minutes was as good as the price I could have gotten anywhere else.