Radio Shack to go under

[J0K3RX]

Shoot, I'm sold.  I'll be picking up a new DMM from RadioShack tomorrow...sale or not, I need a new one and if these are good meters, I'm in.

Make sure you purchase the extended warranty plan... 

[amptramp]

I still have a Radio Shack Micronta DMM that I got in Florida in 1983 for $39.99 and it is my go-to meter for everything except specialty measurements (like up to 30 megohms, which I can do with another meter).  Every once in a while it gets erratic and I have to open it up and clean the contacts on the PCB which is where the selector switch is printed on.  Still a good meter.

[Tony Forestiere]

This was my first RS meter:



Second kit build.

*edit* corrected link

[armdnrdy]

It's the end of the shack as we know it!~

http://www.forbes.com/sites/lauraheller/2015/02/06/radioshack-liquidation-sales-start-now-but-this-is-not-the-end/

[armdnrdy]

[armdnrdy]

Liquidation sale!  Game on! 

http://www.wsj.com/articles/radioshack-to-launch-first-wave-of-store-closing-sales-1423257675

[vigilante397]

Liquidation sale!  Game on! 

http://www.wsj.com/articles/radioshack-to-launch-first-wave-of-store-closing-sales-1423257675

YES. I just might swing by on my lunch break and clean out their ferric chloride and 60/40 solder

[Jdansti]

Just checked my local store. Same high prices as of today.

Edit: I just found out that some stores are liquidating and some stores are not. I'm now at a store that is going to close, and everything is 30%-60% off. The only problem is the discounts aren't marked. You have to have the merchandise scanned at the counter to find out the discounted price. 

[amptramp]

Hasta la vista!

[Jdansti]

I paid $18 (40% off) for a RadioShack brand variable speed rotary tool that looks as well made as a Dremel and $8 (also 40% off) for 8oz of 40/60 0.032" solder.

The meters were 40% off too, but even at that price, I couldn't justify adding another meter to the three I already own.

Let's hear what kind of deals other folks get.  Don't forget to call ahead to see if the store is closing.  Three out of four stores that are within 8 miles of me are closing.

[bluebunny]

Saw this elsewhere:

[Prince]

Hey y'all, I'm a total noob and this is my first post!

What would y'all suggest I go and try to find/stockpile for my local Radioshacks?  Are there certain components, tools, etc., that y'all would recommend a beginner to start amassing? 

[vigilante397]

Welcome to the forum

Do they carry decent solder stations there? Because that would be an obvious buy if you don't already have a good one. I personally plan on stocking up on solder and ferric chloride, hoping to improve my etching technique. I may also look at pots, since I never seem to have enough around, and they also have some cheap "project enclosures" I might snag as well for projects that aren't worthy of a more expensive Hammond box yet.

EDIT: Just remembered, most Radio Shacks also carry breadboards, which are an EXCELLENT buy, especially for beginners

[vigilante397]

So I just got back from RadioShack and found out that my local store apparently isn't closing Nothing is on clearance, and the worker told me that they were told to expect everything to be as usual until mid-March. The other stores in the area, including the one in the city where I go to school 30 minutes away, are closing and are clearing out their inventory, so I'll probably swing by after class tomorrow.

And it turns out I'm not the only person in my town that buys ferric! Just yesterday they said a guy came in and cleared out all their inventory, and even wanted more than they had! Maybe I'll have better luck at the other store.

[aron]

Here's a list, but only 1 in Hawaii is closing!
http://personal.crocodoc.com/RWyNZ0R

[armdnrdy]

Thanks for that Aron.

There are two Radio Shacks in my town, Costa Mesa, California...about 1 1/2 miles apart..they are not on the list.  

[Govmnt_Lacky]

Interesting....

Couldn't find my RS on the list anywhere. 

Checked it 3 times.

[bluesdevil]

So the stores not on the list will eventually become Sprint stores?

[Govmnt_Lacky]

So the stores not on the list will eventually become Sprint stores?

I don't know about that but....

My store is not on there and when I went to it this afternoon I was told "We haven't heard ANY news about closing."

Then again, they are the only RS in a 50+ mile radius so.... 

[bluesdevil]

Wow, I hate to think the employees are the last to know about their demise.