I pity those who do not have access to Fry's Electronics

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: lokiju
I other news...

They just put up the sign this weekend for the newest Fry's less than a mile away from where I live, I got so excited seeing that sign up that I almost ran off the road 😛

In Alpharetta, GA FWIW.

The Fry's that was built in Duluth, GA is less than two miles from my house.

🙂

 

[tbike06]

Originally posted by: franksta
I visited the one in Manhattan Beach when I was in California for business. I was not impressed. The best way I can describe it to those that haven't been there is Newegg + Wal-Mart = Frys. The product selection was like that of Newegg but the clientele and dirty store reminded me of Wal-Mart. Perhaps other locations are different.

I have been to that Frys before. The one in anaheim is wayyyy better.

 

[EKKC]

plz ban OP for calling out all members from frys-free states 😛

actually 🙁. i want fry's

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
wasn't fry's the subject of some horrendous hatred on these forums years ago?

Blasphemy

 

[thomsbrain]

Costco+Newegg > *

Fry's is the armpit of the retail world. Unless you really like buying open-box crap from pushy douches who don't know what they are talking about... but to each his own, I guess.

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: thomsbrain
Costco+Newegg > *

Fry's is the armpit of the retail world. Unless you really like buying open-box crap from pushy douches who don't know what they are talking about... but to each his own, I guess.

I have never had a problem with the sales people at the Fry's by my house. And I have never bought anything that was open-box without my knowing.

 

[SoulAssassin]

I live on the East Coast but travel all the time for work. When I was in Mountain View recently I drove up 101 (why do all CA people call it "the" 101 or "the" whatever) and hit the Fry's there. I was the envy of all my geek friends back home for simply having step foot in the building. It was a magical experience.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: So

Originally posted by: DaWhim
I have outpost.com and I don't pay sale tax when I order from there. I'd rather not have a fry's physicall appearance in the state of new york as long as I don't pay taxes when I order from outpost.com.

Outpost usually doesn't beat other online stores, but Frys is about the same as online stores, since for reasonably small purchases tax ~ shipping. When I need something quick, Fry's is the ultimate resource. Plus, I'm not sure if Fry's being in state would mean you had to pay tax on outpost.

they're separate companies

 

[Dirigible]

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin
I live on the East Coast but travel all the time for work. When I was in Mountain View recently I drove up 101 (why do all CA people call it "the" 101 or "the" whatever) and hit the Fry's there. I was the envy of all my geek friends back home for simply having step foot in the building. It was a magical experience.

Socal-ers call it "the" 101. Norcal natives don't. Although, sadly, the horror of the Socal way seems to be creeping in up here more and more.

Fry's is handy when you want something quickly because as people have pointed out, it has a lot of stuff in stock. Other than that, it's your typical warehouse store with annoying salespeople. On balance I like having it available.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

I have a Fry's 5mins away, it's an OK place for software, cables and gadgets but I will never buy components there again🙁 I built a computer for a friend with parts from there a couple of years ago, and within 3mos I had RMA'd and replaced damn near every single component that we bought there

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: So
Seriously. All you EE's out there: Fry's has most of the stuff that a good component retailer would have (i.e. your local B&M equivalent of Jameco/Mouser/Digikey), plus a full library of software, reall obsure movies, programming books, and all the regular PC hardware that you need.

I miss Fry's when I'm up in Reno. 🙁

You forgot porn. They also sell porn! 😛

 

[cKGunslinger]

Originally posted by: rudder
Thanks to Al Gore at least we have the internet instead of a local Fry's.

Let me know when ol' Al invents something that will let me get a needed component from the warehouse to my door within an hour.

 

[kt]

I get pissed everytime I walk into a Fry's.

 

[SoulAssassin]

Originally posted by: cKGunslinger

Originally posted by: rudder
Thanks to Al Gore at least we have the internet instead of a local Fry's.

Let me know when ol' Al invents something that will let me get a needed component from the warehouse to my door within an hour.

How about a bunch of tubes?

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: thomsbrain
Costco+Newegg > *

Fry's is the armpit of the retail world. Unless you really like buying open-box crap from pushy douches who don't know what they are talking about... but to each his own, I guess.

I have never had a problem with the sales people at the Fry's by my house. And I have never bought anything that was open-box without my knowing.

Open box is clearly labeled. The fact that there is a lax return policy like Costco makes Fry's the ideal choice. When Seagate refused to give me an advanced RMA for my 250GB hard drive, I had no choice but to buy a HD at Fry's and later return it. Yea have fun with BB and CC's 15% restocking fees, whereas Fry's just asks no questions. How about when I tested 2 x Samsung 930Bs and finally decided to gamble and buy a Viewsonic at ZZF? Couldn't have done it without Fry's no questions-asked return policy where I just said I don't like the damn monitor and they took my 930B back.

So I compare Fry's to Newegg. It pretty much has everything there, although the Egg has more. Prices aren't the same, but Fry's is definitely on the cheapside when compared to other B&Ms. The selection is just great and BB and CC and Micro Center can't even compare.

Oh and about the cables? My friend just went to Fry's on Sunday to grab an S-Video cable and audio jack -> RCA cable for a total of $6. The same cables would've cost us $45 at BB.. ROFL.

 

[yhelothar]

Yup,
I got this power supply from frys for $29.95 after $20 rebate 😀

 

[49erinnc]

I long for a Fry's here in Charlotte. I think the closest is in Atlanta. I'd gladly trade back the Anchor Bar and Trader Joe's we are acquiring for a Fry's. I'll even toss in the NASCAR Hall of Fame for one. 😀