Hurricane Electronics/Radio Shack — Local services in Summerville

When I moved to Summerville some 14 years ago I seen the radio shack sign and the kid in me came right out .remembering all the old kits and things they used to offer,so first excuse I could make to visit I was there.anf it did not disappoint ,except now a middle aged grown man that still loved to tinker with all things electric and cool or all things sound ..It was like radio shack grew up with me because now it covered from tech to kids ,to middle aged men who love to fill the air with Bass and agrivate neighbors and blue tops.Some consider them to be pricy but they don't carry crap products their staff are no dummies and if they don't know the answer to your question you can bet they want the answer as much as you do and will stop at nothing to get an answer for you .I know staff on a first name bases and I'm not the only one there's a a ton of is that we know them and they know us city store with a small neighborhood feel .Keep up the great work guys your...

This place is bizarre. I wasn't sure what to rate it so I gave it the benefit of the doubt with 3 stars.

Here's the breakdown:

Pros: It has a lot of little pieces and parts that I would typically have to order online. This is nice because I have the convenience of a neighborhood electronics store.

Cons: The staff aren't always helpful and the store is super unorganized.

This place is like a blast from the past that I'm not sure I wanted. The shelves are stocked with old telephones and mp3 players and the discount table is lined with unidentifiable broken things. Almost every boxed electronic is an old version of something that has been updated many times.

I never understood how Radio Shack could possibly end up bankrupt in an age where every 15 year old is flying a drone in his back yard. Get some technicians that know their stuff and bring this...

Hurricane Electronics/Radio Shack is a diamond in the rough! Suddenly- like days long gone- I'm able to locally source low volume project materials the day that I need them again. Having to bulk order components online and wait 3-7 days is both wasteful and a huge time suck, and Hurricane solves this problem! They also have an incredible CB/scanner/two-way radio department (much bigger than any truck stop I've been in), as well as dedicated home/car/live audio sections. If you need an adapter or cable for A/V equipment, chances are they have it! The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and patient- I have a tendency to think out projects while my options are in front of me, and I didn't feel crowded in the least. Give them a try the next time you're in need of something for your electronics/tech project- you...