> The best way to get a really good idea of how Radio Shack has
> changed over the years is to browse through their catalogs

Dick Smith Electronics in Australia and New Zealand have a similar
history to R S although they've re-branded as "tech shops" rather
than close branches. As with R S, the components section got smaller
and smaller, stocks were allowed to run down and finally sold off as
bargain lots. I've not bought anything substantial off them since. Just
the odd mouse, paper etc and only because they have a late night
on Friday.

I recently showed a 1981 catalogue to a Dick Smith Electronics
employee to show him how they started off. He was .... surprised,
especially at the prices and limited capabilities of computer equipment

Initially pleased, then disappointed, that a DSE had opened a store
less than a mile from my place. Fortunately Jaycar, arguably always
a better outlet anyway, have a new-ish store a half-mile further on,
and there are no signs of them dropping components.

Joe
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