bricks-and-mortar stores still viable?

[BW]

I was surprised to see Altronics are opening a new store in
Cannington, next to a Dick Smith.
This Dicks Myth appears to be the last one around that still sells
components (well it was last time I went there).
Curious.

 

[Dennis]

On 15/11/2012 7:20 PM, BW wrote:

I was surprised to see Altronics are opening a new store in
Cannington, next to a Dick Smith.
This Dicks Myth appears to be the last one around that still sells
components (well it was last time I went there).
Curious.

I like to browse around Altronics every now and again. I used to have a
wholesale account with them which they "closed" as I did not spend
enough. After seeing the difference between their wholesale & retail
prices, I feel pain everytime I visit their counter....

Stuff like Arduino boards etc are soooooo cheap online I don't know why
Altronics, Jaycar even bother!

Is it on the same side of the road as Carousel & toward Manning Rd a bit?

 

[Ian Field]

"BW" <bruce56@topmail.co.nz> wrote in message
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I was surprised to see Altronics are opening a new store in
Cannington, next to a Dick Smith.
This Dicks Myth appears to be the last one around that still sells
components (well it was last time I went there).
Curious.

How long till my DSE ESR meter becomes a valuable collectors item?