At 13:28 -0500 on 03/10/02, Spiritus ex Machina wrote: >Until recently, my immediate answer would have been: "Go to your local >RadioShack." However the shops, at least in my area, have stopped stocking >the tools and parts inventory that was RadioShack's forte in the days of
Likewise. The quality of Ratty Sharks varies widely. Some have EVERYTHING, and some have nothing but cell fones, cheap TVs and speakers, and crappy RC cars. In most cities of about 50,000 or so, though, there'll be at least one that has good stuff. If that's not enough, they *do* have an online catalog, which any store can get stock from if you request it, or you could try a local mom-n-pop electronics operation like a TV repair shop. If nothing else, ask your local independent TV repairman where he buys *his* tools. >P.S. I am not trolling to start a debate on the merits, demerits, >advantages, or disadvantages of RadioShack. They may not be perfect, but >they are ubiquitous in the U.S., so they merit consideration. But debating how much Ratty Shark sucks (debate: a lot or a little; "they don't" is not an option) is so much FUN! :) -- the pickle FAQ <http://macfaq.org/index.shtml> Software Archive <ftp://download:[EMAIL PROTECTED]//Users/thepickl/Sites/Archive/> <http://www.members.jmug.org/%7Ethepickl/archive/> _________________________________________________________________ -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
