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== RE-PC == | == RE-PC == | ||
* two locations: a closer one by stadium station (south of downtown | * 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 | * sells used tech and surplus, lots of specialized and consumer items, including a fair amount of retro hardware | ||
* probably has the cable you need | * 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 | * 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 == | == Vetco Electronics == | ||
* sells all types of new shit, i'm told | * sells all types of new shit, i'm told | ||
* not in seattle | * not in seattle | ||
[https://vetco.net/ website] | [https://vetco.net/ website] | ||
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* in the northgate north shopping center, north of northeast northgate way and west of 5th ave NE | * in the northgate north shopping center, north of northeast northgate way and west of 5th ave NE | ||
* 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 == | == Fred Meyer == | ||
* has a surprisingly large selection of consumer electronics and knockoffs | * has a surprisingly large selection of consumer electronics and knockoffs | ||
* standard or slightly over retail prices, sometimes for sub-retail-quality products | * 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 | * aggressive security guards, be ready to show your receipt | ||
* unionized workforce | |||
* closest location by bus is greenwood | |||
[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] | |||
== Target == | == Target == | ||
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* 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 == | ||
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* 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 == | == Goodwill == | ||
* central district location is the big one | * central district location is the big one | ||
* sells a lot of keyboards, dvd players, other used consumer hardware | * 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] | |||
== UW Surplus == | == UW Surplus == | ||
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* 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 deals here and there to be found in person | ||
* across the street from the u villiage shopping mall | * 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] | |||
Revision as of 02:32, 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
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
- 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
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
- 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