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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

website 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

website 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

website 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

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

website 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: 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

website directions

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

website 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

website 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

website

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

website directions

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 [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, none of them are really within walking distance of the space. if you need something quick for a project, here are some ideas for where to go:
+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 ==
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 * "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 ==
 * sells most general consumer tech items
 * closest dedicated tech store on this list
-* in the northgate north shopping center, north of northeast northgate way and west of 5th ave NE
 * all new, overpriced monopolism bs
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 * 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]
-[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 ==
-* same complex as best buy
+* same shopping complex as best buy
-* in the northgate north shopping center, north of northeast northgate way and west of 5th ave NE
 * sells cheaper shit then best buy but some of it might not work
 * less selection than best buy
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 [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 ==
-* closest store on this list, 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 deals here and there to be found in person
+* 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]