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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
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
Ada's Technical Books and Cafe
- gay
- has a small electronics case where they sell raspberry pi's, arduinos, sd cards, etc
Al's Music, Video, and Games
- literally across the street
- sells old gaming consoles
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
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
website directions (greenwood location) 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
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
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
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