The final kiss of death for me was when there never was any sales person who
had a clue what a resister or capacitor is, nor the different types of wire
(like RG8U vs. RG59 or 16 AWG stranded vs. solid), etc. The hired help
makes money on commission sales only and push the toys and stereos and
computers and so on. No reason for them to know any basic electronic
components or waste time stocking bits and pieces.

I do like Mouser and Allied Electronics. I go to Mouser for low quality and
low prices when it will suffice, then Allied for better quality. Most of my
buying in the last 5 years has been from Allied.

"Leanne" wrote in message
...

"Greg" wrote in message
...
I agree. I used to make almost daily trips to the Shack for
parts and
components......now I go for years without going in one. Why
bother? Lots
of other stores selling the same junk, and usually for less.
Now I just
order the stuff online and miss the browsing.
Sigh,

Greg,

Mostly it is a waste of time unless you are facinated at looking
at all of those
empty hooks where the stock should have been.

Leanne






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