[NJARC] Re: Closing, A Store Near You

[Harry Klancer]

OK. Those of us out in the country used to order everything
from Allied Radio (still remember the address, 100 North
Western Ave, Chicago, Ill  (and no zipcodes yet)). or else
bought stuff at the Olsen Radio Stores (HQ: Akron, Ohio)
Of course, the kits came from either Allied or from Heathkit
(Benton Harbor, Mich. - have you ever been to Benton Harbor?
- I have - don't go) Then there was Lafayette, until they committed CB
suicide. And of course there were the war suprlus parts from
G&G Radio and others - either Leonard St or Vesey St, in NYC - (don't
look for them - they're underneath the World Trade Center location),
and of course there was Canal St.

Face it. Businesses change - business models change. As far as
some of us are concerned, Radio Shack is a newcomer anyway.

And you're right, we can get better parts - and cheaper - either online, or
at flea markets.
                                                      Harry K


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>I, too, have enjoyed the thread on the fate of Radio Shack.  I also noticed
>the store near me was one of the victims of the closure.
>
>Perhaps a hundred years from now the members of the Antique Cell Phone
>Collectors Club will lament the passing the successor to Radio Shack. They
>may even reminisce about going to the local mall to purchase cell phones,
>upgrade their service, or buy phone accessories.
>
>I assume RS will have to change their name to reflect the new product line.
>With the emphasis on cell phones and phone accessories they might call
>themselves the "Phone Booth," the "Phone Boutique," or maybe something as
>venturous as the "Dial Tone Zone."  Other spin-offs could be the "Ring Tone
>Zone" or "The Next Tel" - the sky's the limit.
>
>I have fond memories of visiting Radio Shack and Lafayette stores, as well
>as, various local suppliers.  (Moyer's Electronics in Pottsville, PA and
>A.A. Peters in Allentown/Bethlehem, PA.  Also remember Kass Electronics in
>Drexel Hill and ALMO on Roosevelt Blvd. in Phila. PA.  And who can forget
>the Heathkit stores!)
>
>Just my two cents
>
>Dave Snellman
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