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there are several stores in the area selling hardware in a pinch. unfortunately, | [https://umap.openstreetmap.fr/en/map/i-just-need-a_1129949 view these locations on a map!] (ping nc for edit link) | ||
there are several stores in the area selling hardware in a pinch. unfortunately, most of them aren't within walking distance of the space. if you need something quick for a project, here are some ideas for where to go: | |||
== RE-PC == | |||
* two locations: a closer one by stadium station (south of downtown), and a further one in tukwila (by southcenter mall) | |||
* sells used tech and surplus, lots of specialized and consumer items, including a fair amount of retro hardware | |||
* probably has the cable you need | |||
* you can call them to ask them if they have something, seattle location (206) 623-9151 or tukwila location (206) 575-8737 | |||
[https://www.repc.com/ website] [https://www.soundtransit.org/tripplanner/to/latlon:47.58851%2C-122.326408/from/latlon:47.662193%2C-122.313114/now/1729650600000/travel-by/bus,train/route-option/fastest%20trip/max-walk/1609 directions (seattle location)] [https://www.soundtransit.org/tripplanner/to/latlon:47.450076%2C-122.249946/from/latlon:47.662193%2C-122.313114/now/1729650600000/travel-by/bus,train/route-option/fastest%20trip/max-walk/1609 directions (tukwila location)] | |||
== Vetco Electronics == | |||
* sells all types of new shit, i'm told | |||
* not in seattle | |||
[https://vetco.net/ website] | |||
[https://www.soundtransit.org/tripplanner/to/latlon:47.628566%2C-122.169917/from/latlon:47.662193%2C-122.313114/now/1729648800000/travel-by/bus,train/route-option/fastest%20trip/max-walk/1609 directions] | |||
== 3R Technology == | |||
* not in seattle | |||
* electronics recycling center, focuses on selling used items to social impact organizations | |||
* one can apparently just go there, even though this is not acknowledged on their website | |||
* "LGBTQ+ friendly" tag on Google Maps | |||
[https://3rtechnology.com/ website] [https://www.soundtransit.org/tripplanner/to/latlon:47.41720557104871%2C-122.23266900221512/from/latlon:47.662193%2C-122.313114/now/1729653300000/travel-by/bus,train/route-option/fastest%20trip/max-walk/1609 directions] | |||
== Ada's Technical Books and Cafe == | |||
* gay | |||
* has a small electronics case where they sell raspberry pi's, arduinos, sd cards, etc | |||
* call to check stock: (206)-322-1058 | |||
[https://adasbooks.com/content/store website] [https://www.soundtransit.org/tripplanner/to/latlon:47.622691%2C-122.312925/from/latlon:47.662193%2C-122.313114/now/1729658700000/travel-by/bus,train/route-option/fastest%20trip/max-walk/1609 directions] | |||
== Al's Music, Video, and Games == | |||
* literally across the street | |||
* sells old gaming consoles and the adapters/contraptions to make them work | |||
* call to check stock: (206)-547-3870 | |||
[https://udistrictseattle.com/business/als-music-games-and-video webpage (they seem not to have a dedicated site)] | |||
== Best Buy == | == Best Buy == | ||
* sells most general consumer tech items | * sells most general consumer tech items | ||
* | * closest dedicated tech store on this list | ||
* all new, overpriced monopolism bs | * all new, overpriced monopolism bs | ||
* | |||
[https://stores.bestbuy.com/wa/seattle/330-ne-northgate-way-470.html website] [https://www.soundtransit.org/tripplanner/to/latlon:47.709216%2C-122.324828/from/latlon:47.662193%2C-122.313114/now/1729650600000/travel-by/bus,train/route-option/fastest%20trip/max-walk/1609 directions] | |||
== Fred Meyer == | |||
* has a surprisingly large selection of consumer electronics and knockoffs | |||
* standard or slightly over retail prices, sometimes for sub-retail-quality products | |||
* doesn't list non-food items on their website, call (206)-784-9600 to ask about an item | |||
* aggressive security guards, be ready to show your receipt | |||
* unionized workforce | |||
* nearest location is in greenwood, which closes at 10 pm, but the one in lynnwood is open until 11 pm if you need something late in a pinch | |||
greenwood location: [https://www.fredmeyer.com/stores/grocery/wa/seattle/greenwood/701/00122 website] [https://www.soundtransit.org/tripplanner/to/latlon:47.691974%2C-122.358959/from/latlon:47.662193%2C-122.313114/now/1729650600000/travel-by/bus,train/route-option/fastest%20trip/max-walk/1609 directions] | |||
lynnwood location: [https://www.fredmeyer.com/stores/grocery/wa/lynnwood/lynnwood/701/00180 website] [https://www.soundtransit.org/tripplanner/to/latlon:47.821963%2C-122.295292/from/latlon:47.662193%2C-122.313114/now/1729660500000/travel-by/bus,train/route-option/fastest%20trip/max-walk/1609 directions (lynnwood location)] | |||
== Target == | == Target == | ||
* same complex as best buy | * same shopping complex as best buy | ||
* sells cheaper shit then best buy but some of it might not work | * sells cheaper shit then best buy but some of it might not work | ||
* less selection than best buy | * less selection than best buy | ||
[https://www.target.com/sl/northgate/1284 website] [https://www.soundtransit.org/tripplanner/to/latlon:47.709216%2C-122.324828/from/latlon:47.662193%2C-122.313114/now/1729650600000/travel-by/bus,train/route-option/fastest%20trip/max-walk/1609 directions] | |||
== Guitar Center == | == Guitar Center == | ||
* | * technically within walking distance if you're fast | ||
* only hardware sold is audio/MIDI gear | * only hardware sold is audio/MIDI gear | ||
* sometimes has some good used deals, but required to keep used items for a while before selling them | * sometimes has some good used deals, but required to keep used items for a while before selling them | ||
[https://stores.guitarcenter.com/wa/seattle/230?source=4G0A5AJBA website] [https://www.soundtransit.org/tripplanner/to/latlon:47.674705%2C-122.317162/from/latlon:47.662193%2C-122.313114/now/1729650600000/travel-by/bus,train/route-option/fastest%20trip/max-walk/1609 directions] | |||
== Goodwill == | |||
* central district location is the big one | |||
* sells a lot of keyboards, dvd players, other used consumer hardware | |||
* call (206)-860-5711 to ask if they have something | |||
[https://evergreengoodwill.org/locations/seattle-store/ website] [https://www.soundtransit.org/tripplanner/to/latlon:47.596886%2C-122.31431/from/latlon:47.662193%2C-122.313114/now/1729650600000/travel-by/bus,train/route-option/fastest%20trip/max-walk/1609 directions] | |||
== University Book Store == | |||
* the only option really in walking distance, just one block south on the ave | |||
* overpriced off-brand shit that works excellently | |||
* mostly consumer tech but some niche academic stuff | |||
[https://www.ubookstore.com/ website] | |||
== UW Surplus == | |||
* technically within walking distance if you're fast | * technically within walking distance if you're fast | ||
* | * only open for a few hours on tuesdays | ||
* computer items tend to be sold in bulk online, but a few finds here and there in person | |||
* across the street from the u villiage shopping mall | |||
[https://facilities.uw.edu/uw-surplus/ website] [https://www.soundtransit.org/tripplanner/to/latlon:47.662081%2C-122.301312/from/latlon:47.662193%2C-122.313114/now/1729651500000/travel-by/bus,train/route-option/fastest%20trip/max-walk/1609 directions] | |||
Latest revision as of 05:11, 23 October 2024
view these locations on a map! (ping nc for edit link)
there are several stores in the area selling hardware in a pinch. unfortunately, most of them aren't within walking distance of the space. if you need something quick for a project, here are some ideas for where to go:
RE-PC
- two locations: a closer one by stadium station (south of downtown), and a further one in tukwila (by southcenter mall)
- sells used tech and surplus, lots of specialized and consumer items, including a fair amount of retro hardware
- probably has the cable you need
- you can call them to ask them if they have something, seattle location (206) 623-9151 or tukwila location (206) 575-8737
website directions (seattle location) directions (tukwila location)
Vetco Electronics
- sells all types of new shit, i'm told
- not in seattle
3R Technology
- not in seattle
- electronics recycling center, focuses on selling used items to social impact organizations
- one can apparently just go there, even though this is not acknowledged on their website
- "LGBTQ+ friendly" tag on Google Maps
Ada's Technical Books and Cafe
- gay
- has a small electronics case where they sell raspberry pi's, arduinos, sd cards, etc
- call to check stock: (206)-322-1058
Al's Music, Video, and Games
- literally across the street
- sells old gaming consoles and the adapters/contraptions to make them work
- call to check stock: (206)-547-3870
webpage (they seem not to have a dedicated site)
Best Buy
- sells most general consumer tech items
- closest dedicated tech store on this list
- all new, overpriced monopolism bs
Fred Meyer
- has a surprisingly large selection of consumer electronics and knockoffs
- standard or slightly over retail prices, sometimes for sub-retail-quality products
- doesn't list non-food items on their website, call (206)-784-9600 to ask about an item
- aggressive security guards, be ready to show your receipt
- unionized workforce
- nearest location is in greenwood, which closes at 10 pm, but the one in lynnwood is open until 11 pm if you need something late in a pinch
greenwood location: website directions
lynnwood location: website directions (lynnwood location)
Target
- same shopping complex as best buy
- sells cheaper shit then best buy but some of it might not work
- less selection than best buy
Guitar Center
- technically within walking distance if you're fast
- only hardware sold is audio/MIDI gear
- sometimes has some good used deals, but required to keep used items for a while before selling them
Goodwill
- central district location is the big one
- sells a lot of keyboards, dvd players, other used consumer hardware
- call (206)-860-5711 to ask if they have something
University Book Store
- the only option really in walking distance, just one block south on the ave
- overpriced off-brand shit that works excellently
- mostly consumer tech but some niche academic stuff
UW Surplus
- technically within walking distance if you're fast
- only open for a few hours on tuesdays
- computer items tend to be sold in bulk online, but a few finds here and there in person
- across the street from the u villiage shopping mall