Radioshack is dead. Long live Radioshack

Really cool to see Radioshack is still a thing here in Alaska. From where I live, it's easy think that Radioshack ceased to exist. It does still have locations nationwide, but a tiny, tiny echo of the past when they were as omnipresent as Starbucks.

I remember being so excited to visit my first radioshack when I came to the USA first (and a bit disappointed). It was such a mecca for amateur electronics "enthusiasts" . I did buy my first 110v soldering iron there on that first visit, but it had already begun it's failed transition to consumer electronics.

Anyway some things deserve to live on and I think Radioshack is one of those.Read more