Strangely enough, I actually go into Radio Shack from time to time to get an (admittedly grossly overpriced) electronic component. That said, my local Shack has been really bad about keeping that cabinet stocked lately, and I’ve walked out empty handed more often than I think is reasonable. Then I order the part online and it shows up a couple of days later. Shipping makes the difference in markup a wash on cheap parts though.
Every time I go in there I wonder how they stay in business. There are a billion places to buy cellphones these days, and I have no idea what advantage Radio Shack would offer over any of them. At least at the AT&T/Verizon store you might be able to get an answer to some random question about the phone or plan.
They have not asked me for my phone number in awhile though, so at least there is that.
