RadioShack

This poor store has been robbed twice at gunpoint in the past few weeks. I feel horrible for the employees. I feel even worse for the idiot robbers: Is there a retail store that would have less cash on hand than a peaked-​in-​1989 RadioShack? What did they get $ 16 and some VCR parts?

Today I discovered that I am not a Radioshack person.
Who is a Radioshack person, you might ask. Well, I’m not entirely sure but I think it’s guys with CB radios, 12 – 16 year olds and people into radio controlled cars. And criminals — this RS pops up on the Tosa Police blotter’s Most Frequently Robbed list, so somewhere out there are a bunch of thugs with a shit load of speaker wire and some sweet RC cars. I especially enjoyed the fact that they have those convenience store «what height was your robber?» stickers alongside the entry door. Nice touch.
The store itself is full of stuff you mostly don’t need — I’m not sure why Radioshack exists in 2013 when Blockbuster doesn’t. I just know that they carry Google Play gift cards which is what I’m told my nephew wants for his birthday.
Other helpful information — this store reeks of cheap air freshener (the kind shaped like trees), there are lots of employees in the store but none interested in actually checking you out, and there is a bell on the door that is deafeningly loud. I assume it’s so they know when they are about to be robbed?
Whatever — I’ve lived thirty-​some years without needing Radioshack, and I’m pretty sure after today I can go at least that long without feeling the need to head back.

This RadioShack has all the basic phone, battery, and small electronic items that you might need, but just a warning that this is a pretty small store, so once you get beyond the basics, you may have fewer options.
My boyfriend considered getting an Android phone from here after we just stopped in to browse, because the store price was less expensive than he had even found online.
Its location is pretty random, but it is very convenient for people in the neighborhood and for those along the North Avenue bus route.

Radio Shack has a wide selection of electronics and components. The staff is very knowledgable about what they sell. Very friendly. Most prices are reasonable.