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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, take the 1 line south towards angle lake), 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

Vetco Electronics

• sells all types of new shit, i'm told
• not in seattle
• on the 2 line, take the 542 to redmond technology or the 271 toward bellevue downtown and then take the 2 line to belred and walk
• can also take the 255 and transfer to the 249 at south kirkland park and ride

website directions

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
• near northgate station (take the 1 line north towards lynwood) then walk, or take the 75 for a direct but slow ride

Fred Meyer

• has a surprisingly large selection of consumer electronics and knockoffs
• standard or slightly over retail prices, sometimes for sub-retail-quality products
• closest location by bus is greenwood, 45 bus goes door-to-door, take towards loyal heights and get off at 85th and 3rd
• aggressive security guards, be ready to show your receipt

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
• near northgate station (take the 1 line north towards lynwood) then walk, or take the 75 for a direct but slow ride

Guitar Center

• tied for closest store on this list, 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
• near roosevelt station (take the 1 line north towards lynwood)

Goodwill

• central district location is the big one
• sells a lot of keyboards, dvd players, other used consumer hardware
• take the one line south towards angle lake, then transfer at international district/chinatown station to the 7 towards rainier beach, get off at rainier and king

UW Surplus

• tied for 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
• take the 31 or 32 bus towards seattle children's hospital