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Parallax @ Microcenter

Matt GillilandMatt Gilliland Posts: 1,406
edited 2011-10-22 12:16 in General Discussion
Our Sales Team just got back - this is all they could carry on the plane - more to come.
Yay!

Parallax Display - Columbus Store - 2.jpg


Parallax Display - Columbus Store - 3.jpg

-Matt
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  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2011-10-20 12:27
    Sweet!

    Yet another venue. Great job!

    But those empty pegs need to got stocked...STAT! :)

    Jim
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2011-10-20 12:29
    You mean they could only carry three pictures back????

    Seriously, GREAT work!!! I'll need to drive off to my Microcenter some day....it's a long trip!!

    Somebody needs to get Microcenter a box of Programming the Parallax Propeller books for display UNDER the Parallax products. Somebody will pick up the Arduino book, start reading and then move to the left looking for an Arduino!
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2011-10-20 12:32
    Unfortunately, they closed the Microcenter 3 miles from me a year ago. I'll have to wait for Radio Shack to reset at the end of this month.

    Jim
  • RonPRonP Posts: 384
    edited 2011-10-20 12:35
    Hello All,

    Looking for a MicroCenter near (Riverside CA) me is this the same MicroCenter?

    Ron
  • 4x5n4x5n Posts: 745
    edited 2011-10-20 12:38
    Which Microcenter?
  • Matt GillilandMatt Gilliland Posts: 1,406
    edited 2011-10-20 12:50
    Parallax Propeller books for display UNDER the Parallax products.

    In process!

    Also, BS Manual, Propeller Manual, Stamps in Class Mini-Projects Books, and Getting Started With Xbee are on their way.

    Component Stock on its way as well.

    Most stores will be populated after the Christmas season, but it will happen!

    This store is in Ohio - not sure which city though...

    -Matt
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2011-10-20 12:53
    Ah, so Cleveland heights or Columbus... A moderate drive from where I'm at..

    Those shelves look a little bare, but it's nice to see Parallax is establishing some additional source here in Ohio.

    OBC
  • Matt GillilandMatt Gilliland Posts: 1,406
    edited 2011-10-20 12:53
    is this the same MicroCenter?
    I believe it is!
    -Matt
  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2011-10-20 12:56
    Congratulations Team!
  • RonPRonP Posts: 384
    edited 2011-10-20 13:10
    Micro Center has not yet been listed on Parallax's North American Distributor list. But I think I am looking at the right MC cause they have locations in Ohio.

    I believe so too. Thanks Matt

    Ron
  • Matt GillilandMatt Gilliland Posts: 1,406
    edited 2011-10-20 13:34
    Cleveland heights or Columbus
    I think this is Columbus. Additional stores as soon as we can...
    -Matt
  • photomankcphotomankc Posts: 943
    edited 2011-10-20 14:18
    Fantastic! Good lord, two places in driving distance will have something other than 555 timers and OP Amps. I feel giddy!
  • tdlivingstdlivings Posts: 437
    edited 2011-10-20 15:05
    Great
    Is Columbus the only store done as of this time?
    Are you doing them one at a time with Parallax sales doing it.
    There is a Microcenter near me in Troy Michigan and it has the SparkFun display.
    Right now it is as large as two sections of what is in your pictures.
    I look forward to having your products there as well at Radio Shack.
    I assume the pics are not a fair image of the amout of Parallax products they will
    carry, right now the Sparkfun section has way more in it, in your pics
    OR are the Parallax products so much more popular they were already sold out.

    could not resist saying that
    Tom
  • ajwardajward Posts: 1,130
    edited 2011-10-20 15:26
    Dropped by the local RS this afternoon and they were starting to put up some of the Parallax goodies. Just the Ping and PIR so far, but they have a dozen or so empty hooks.

    @
  • ajwardajward Posts: 1,130
    edited 2011-10-20 15:27
    photomankc wrote: »
    Fantastic! Good lord, two places in driving distance will have something other than 555 timers and OP Amps. I feel giddy!

    Easy now. Take a deep breath! ;-)

    @
  • 4x5n4x5n Posts: 745
    edited 2011-10-21 19:23
    Matt Gilliland wrote: »
    I believe it is!
    -Matt

    I was hoping that this was the MicroCenter in Westmont Il!! I live a couple of miles away from that store. :-)
  • frank freedmanfrank freedman Posts: 1,983
    edited 2011-10-22 00:08
    Matt Gilliland wrote: »
    In process!

    Also, BS Manual, Propeller Manual, Stamps in Class Mini-Projects Books, and Getting Started With Xbee are on their way.

    Component Stock on its way as well.

    Most stores will be populated after the Christmas season, but it will happen!

    This store is in Ohio - not sure which city though...

    -Matt

    Here is a little idea for you. Since all the materials are downloadable on line, why not burn all to a cd or dvd and make them give-aways where ever there is a good display of parallax devices. Include the latest catalog as well. Surely the cd/dvds are far cheaper than the catalog to produce and have laying in stacks in front of the displays. I suggest this because I think that if someone sees a prop/BSx in the store and is curious, they may (probably not) remember to check you out on line, but if the info is right there in hand, it may be more probable that it may actually stick in someones mind to try that route. It is always a brand strengthener to have someone walk away with your gimme......

    Frank
  • bsnutbsnut Posts: 521
    edited 2011-10-22 01:19
    I agree with your point Frank. I have Parallax "What's a Microcontroller" and it came with a CD as what you are talking about. It even had "Nuts&Volts" articles included as well.
  • wjsteelewjsteele Posts: 697
    edited 2011-10-22 07:13
    The Cincinnati MicroCenter has them... I was just there. Their layout is much better as well. The MicroCenter in Riverside is the same company... they should be getting them as well if they don't already. I was working in LA the other day and stopped by but didn't think about looking for this stuff... I was on a mission to get a new router. Next week when I get back to LA I'll stop in and see what they have.

    Bill
  • ctwardellctwardell Posts: 1,716
    edited 2011-10-22 10:51
    wjsteele wrote: »
    The Cincinnati MicroCenter has them... I was just there. Their layout is much better as well.

    Cool, I have a client in West Chester, I'll be down there later in the week, I'll have to check it out.

    C.W.
  • Buck RogersBuck Rogers Posts: 2,190
    edited 2011-10-22 12:16
    mindrobots wrote: »
    You mean they could only carry three pictures back????

    Seriously, GREAT work!!! I'll need to drive off to my Microcenter some day....it's a long trip!!

    Somebody needs to get Microcenter a box of Programming the Parallax Propeller books for display UNDER the Parallax products. Somebody will pick up the Arduino book, start reading and then move to the left looking for an Arduino!

    Nice!
    However I've two Microcenters near me. One is in Yonkers and is along Route 100, also known as Central Park Avenue. The other is much harder to get to, somewhere on Long Island.

    But I am waiting for the parts to land at Radio Shack. I've got two here in Astoria, and one in Forest Hills, and one in Rego Park, and all of Manhattan to consider.


    Of course Jameco just loves Parallax much more then the Robotics company they bought, does.........
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