Matthew Brush wrote:
>
> > Find yourself a quality ee store.  There's bound to
> > be one within 50
> > miles that would appreciate your support.
>
> I wish!  The closest thing to an EE store is a place
> that sells "safety components" like relays and junk,
> but I don't even think they sell a single IC.  I have
> tried ElectroSonic.ca, but they apparently don't like
> small quantity customers like me.  I've settled with
> Digikey, because they usually have everything I need
> and they're prices are acceptable.  I just wish I
> could support Canadian company.

But RadioShaft Canada is OWNED by their US parent, so technically
you'd be supporting a US company. Unlike Sony Canada, which really
is owned by a Canadian company (GenDis Inc.).

Unfortunately RadioShaft has enough undiscriminating customers to
keep them in business. In addition to which they account for more than
50% of Rogers cellular phone sales. As long as Joe average is
willing to pay their inflated prices for what they sell, they'll
stay in business. At least the salesdroid at R/S -MAY- have a clue
when you ask a technical question. Those at Walmart are clueless,
as are most at FutureShop or Best Buy.
Surprisingly, I have found the computer people at London Drugs to
be very knowledgeable, and competitively priced, and with a good
return policy, so they get most of my 'quicky' business.

Robert

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