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Revision as of 04:13, 23 October 2024
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:
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
- maybe will sell us used things?
- one can apparently just go there, even though this is not acknowledged on their website
- "LGBTQ+ friendly" tag on Google Maps
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
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
- closest location by bus is greenwood
Target
- same 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
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
UW Surplus
- closest store on this list, 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
- across the street from the u villiage shopping mall