I agree on both counts. The parts section is horribly small. And, to top it off, the ‘help’ usually don’t even know the names of common parts.
And the service is pushy, of course. Every time I go into one...they see my phone....and ask how long I’ve had it, do I like it, how long until my contract expires. Very pushy - I’m sure that comes from headquarters.
But also arrogant. Some of these ‘wiz kids’ are too dumb to understand how much they don’t know...and that knowledge of the latest cell phone model isn’t an indicator of genius.
They’ve kicked out the crusty HAM radio operators, and put in teenagers - just like the cell phone kiosk at the mall.
I’m shocked they’re still around, really.
“I’m shocked they’re still around, really.”
Back when Lafayette wa a round RS was a major player, then Lafayette electronics went out of business, RS had the electronics parts business to themselves, they got fat, happy and mostly dumb and now they are junk.
And like you, I am amazed that they are in business today.