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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), 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

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Vetco Electronics

• sells all types of new shit, i'm told
• not in seattle

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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

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Best Buy

• sells most general consumer tech items
• closest dedicated tech store on this list
• all new, overpriced monopolism bs

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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