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[Walter Harley]

"Joel Kolstad" <JKolstad71HatesSpam@Yahoo.Com> wrote in message
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Hmm... I wonder if a Starbucks with electronic parts as well would
survive... They already have (not at all cheap, as with their drinks)
wireless networking!

The problem being, *which* electronic parts, out of the 100,000 or so that
exist? Most of the *$ outposts I see, even here in Seattle, barely have
space to stock their thin line of coffee paraphernalia. Plus, there's
something to be said for having salespeople who are at least well-enough
trained to be able to suggest an equivalent part from a different
manufacturer in an out-of-stock situation. The mom 'n' pop shops had that,
and the big mail-order distributors do too, but I can't see it happening at
*$.

 

[Richard Henry]

"Tim Hubberstey" <bogus@bogusname.com> wrote in message
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Joel Kolstad wrote:

Michael Black <et472@FreeNet.Carleton.CA> wrote:

Those
nice downtown locations were probably much more valuable for real estate
development than for an aging small business.


Hmm... I wonder if a Starbucks with electronic parts as well would
survive... They already have (not at all cheap, as with their
drinks)
wireless networking!

In the right market, it could be a "killer app".

Fry's Electronics certainly proved that, at least in the Bay area of
California, it is possible to combine a grocery store, consumer
electronics store, and an electronics parts store in one location and
have it be (very) profitable.

The Fry's stores in San Diego County are light on electronics parts, heavy
on DVD movies. "Groceries" are limited to geek snacks.

 

[Spehro Pefhany]

On Wed, 5 May 2004 22:40:22 -0700, the renowned "Joel Kolstad"
<JKolstad71HatesSpam@Yahoo.Com> wrote:

Michael Black <et472@FreeNet.Carleton.CA> wrote:
Those
nice downtown locations were probably much more valuable for real estate
development than for an aging small business.

Hmm... I wonder if a Starbucks with electronic parts as well would
survive... They already have (not at all cheap, as with their drinks)
wireless networking!

How about some computers in the corner where you could order what you
want and pick the stuff up the next afternoon with no shipping
charges? Preferably with better coffee than Starbucks, though.

Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
--
"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward"
speff@interlog.com Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com
Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com

 

[Michael Black]

"Walter Harley" (walterh@cafewalterNOSPAM.com) writes:

"Joel Kolstad" <JKolstad71HatesSpam@Yahoo.Com> wrote in message
news:c7cj3g$2m0$1@news.oregonstate.edu...
Hmm... I wonder if a Starbucks with electronic parts as well would
survive... They already have (not at all cheap, as with their drinks)
wireless networking!

The problem being, *which* electronic parts, out of the 100,000 or so that
exist? Most of the *$ outposts I see, even here in Seattle, barely have
space to stock their thin line of coffee paraphernalia. Plus, there's
something to be said for having salespeople who are at least well-enough
trained to be able to suggest an equivalent part from a different
manufacturer in an out-of-stock situation. The mom 'n' pop shops had that,
and the big mail-order distributors do too, but I can't see it happening at
*$.


Of course, we do have the equivalent of a coffee shop and parts store.

But, instead of the coffee it is consumer electronics, and the name is
Radio Shack. It's been a really long time since Radio Shack was a
small regional chain that only dealt in items for the hobbyist.

But because they sell consumer stuff, they can be in numerous locations
and they can keep going when a store with only parts would ahve
disappeared long ago. This is no different from trying to sell parts
at a coffee shop, though the two items are likely more compatible.

And then yes, it gets to the issue of "what parts?". Radio Shack
has been in Canada for almost 35 years, and in all that time I would never
consider it a good place to buy parts. Too limited a selection, prices
are too high. But, you can't beat them for handiness, so if you need
that op-amp to finish a project, then you can easily get to a Radio Shack,
be sure that the store will still be there, and even be sure that the store
will be open even if it's five minutes to nine on a weeknight.

Michael

 

[Walter Harley]

"Spehro Pefhany" <speffSNIP@interlogDOTyou.knowwhat> wrote in message
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How about some computers in the corner where you could order what you
want and pick the stuff up the next afternoon with no shipping
charges?

How would they make money with that business model?

 

[Spehro Pefhany]

On 6 May 2004 21:16:29 GMT, the renowned "Walter Harley"
<walterh@cafewalterNOSPAM.com> wrote:

"Spehro Pefhany" <speffSNIP@interlogDOTyou.knowwhat> wrote in message
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How about some computers in the corner where you could order what you
want and pick the stuff up the next afternoon with no shipping
charges?


How would they make money with that business model?

The shipping costs would be combined between several orders on the
average on any given day and the people placing orders and picking up
would buy lucrative coffee beverages and other products while they
were there.

Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
--
"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward"
speff@interlog.com Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com
Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com

 

[Fred Bartoli]

"Spehro Pefhany" <speffSNIP@interlogDOTyou.knowwhat> a écrit dans le message
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On 6 May 2004 21:16:29 GMT, the renowned "Walter Harley"
walterh@cafewalterNOSPAM.com> wrote:

"Spehro Pefhany" <speffSNIP@interlogDOTyou.knowwhat> wrote in message
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How about some computers in the corner where you could order what you
want and pick the stuff up the next afternoon with no shipping
charges?


How would they make money with that business model?

The shipping costs would be combined between several orders on the
average on any given day and the people placing orders and picking up
would buy lucrative coffee beverages and other products while they
were there.

A sort of "electronic café" ?
But don't offer to help solder the SMDs (too much coffee).


Thanks,
Fred.