I have two radio shacks near me and now visit both frequently. I even sent an email to Tandy corp telling them that I've spent about $300 in 3 months on Arduino related products. I purchased the starter kit and have been going back for add ons ever since. I don't expect the guys and gals working there to have much knowledge about Arduino products. Although I am such a regular there now that they are asking lots of questions about my projects. I took the GPS I just made (looking for a case) and they asked lots of questions. I work at a radio shack from 1979 thru 1983. I have not been a regular customer for years....probably stopped going there for anything back in 1986. I think it's great that they have seemingly embraced their core customer base again. And although buyers like myself may not make their quarterly numbers, it's got to be a significant increase for them nationwide. Especially since they were hurting financially in recent years.