Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
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I checked the Radio Shack site and was led to four stores in the
Columbus, Ohio, area which were supposed to have the Parallax Basic 2
kit. None of them had it, and none of them seemed to know about it.
This is FYI.
Russ
Columbus, Ohio, area which were supposed to have the Parallax Basic 2
kit. None of them had it, and none of them seemed to know about it.
This is FYI.
Russ
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stock.
You culd have handed one to the and received the same response.Check back
monthly.
russranshaw <home.rr@c...> wrote:
I checked the Radio Shack site and was led to four stores in the
Columbus, Ohio, area which were supposed to have the Parallax Basic 2
kit. None of them had it, and none of them seemed to know about it.
This is FYI.
Russ
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Unfortunately for Radio Shack, that's normal. The last I had heard,
the kits were only available as an ordered from the website, or their
800#. Double check the Parallax site, it might know of a local, to
you, store, or distributor. Both Mouser Electronics, (The last time I
saw their printed catalog), and Jameco carry them. Of the two I
recommend Jameco.
The thing to do, to convince those individuals at the Radio Shack
store, is to have them pull up the webpage, that you visited. If that
doesn't work, then I suggest the mail order option.
Gregg C Levine hansolofalcon@w...
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> From: russranshaw [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=v6OgrswfZaR62uVxKWddjXuB8R8J2z9bne-TcbhNBkJlIURrlLLnvMYvDUYeQkRAeiogUvO6gLyku2k]home.rr@c...[/url
> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 5:01 PM
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> Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
>
> I checked the Radio Shack site and was led to four stores in the
> Columbus, Ohio, area which were supposed to have the Parallax Basic
2
> kit. None of them had it, and none of them seemed to know about it.
>
> This is FYI.
>
> Russ
>
>
>
>
found them when I searched on "Parallax".
Apparently, the full kit is called
"What's a Microcontroller" -- so asking for
a BS2 or Stamp or even 'Basic 2 Kit' probably
wouldn't mean anything to the salesman.
Don't try searching their website on "What",
it won't find anything.
--- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Gregg C Levine"
<hansolofalcon@w...> wrote:
> Hello (again) from Gregg C Levine
> Unfortunately for Radio Shack, that's normal. The last I had heard,
> the kits were only available as an ordered from the website, or
their
> 800#. Double check the Parallax site, it might know of a local, to
> you, store, or distributor. Both Mouser Electronics, (The last time
I
> saw their printed catalog), and Jameco carry them. Of the two I
> recommend Jameco.
>
> The thing to do, to convince those individuals at the Radio Shack
> store, is to have them pull up the webpage, that you visited. If
that
> doesn't work, then I suggest the mail order option.
>
> Gregg C Levine hansolofalcon@w...
>
> "The Force will be with you...Always." Obi-Wan Kenobi
> "Use the Force, Luke."· Obi-Wan Kenobi
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> (This company dedicates this E-Mail to Master Yoda )
>
>
>
> >
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> > From: russranshaw [noparse][[/noparse]mailto:home.rr@c...]
> > Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 5:01 PM
> > To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
> >
> > I checked the Radio Shack site and was led to four stores in the
> > Columbus, Ohio, area which were supposed to have the Parallax
Basic
> 2
> > kit. None of them had it, and none of them seemed to know about
it.
> >
> > This is FYI.
> >
> > Russ
> >
> >
> >
> >
I can't account for why the Columbus stores didn't have the product in stock. I
would recommend calling the stores on the list we provide in advance to your
store visit to confirm the kit is in stock. Here's a link to the page with the
store listings -
http://www.parallax.com/html_pages/resources/RadioShack.asp
Radio Shack is the only distributor carrying the $79.99 What's a Microcontroller
BASIC Stamp kit at this time. It's accurate to say that Mouser and Jameco carry
BASIC Stamps but they don't have this particular kit.
I hope that's helpful.
Sincerely,
Erik Wood
ewood@p...
Parallax, Inc.
Marketing
(916) 624-8333 x106
www.parallax.com
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From: Gregg C Levine [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=zjXuj94221chbU0zU-zqoDg9R_ck9HC-RoWCjwhZzD_6s2n-6vm43Nd8Xfxhhv18FkD4uapPxqKAGnhXKpIKowtV4OV2JFQ]hansolofalcon@w...[/url
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 2:16 PM
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Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
Hello (again) from Gregg C Levine
Unfortunately for Radio Shack, that's normal. The last I had heard, the kits
were only available as an ordered from the website, or their 800#. Double check
the Parallax site, it might know of a local, to you, store, or distributor. Both
Mouser Electronics, (The last time I saw their printed catalog), and Jameco
carry them. Of the two I recommend Jameco.
The thing to do, to convince those individuals at the Radio Shack store, is to
have them pull up the webpage, that you visited. If that doesn't work, then I
suggest the mail order option.
Gregg C Levine hansolofalcon@w...
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"Use the Force, Luke."· Obi-Wan Kenobi
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> Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
>
> I checked the Radio Shack site and was led to four stores in the
> Columbus, Ohio, area which were supposed to have the Parallax Basic
2
> kit. None of them had it, and none of them seemed to know about it.
>
> This is FYI.
>
> Russ
>
>
>
>
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parallax info indicates that the RadioShack stores stock only 2
items per store (I wouldn't hold my breath to check every month).
If learning microcontrollers is what you want, then the kit is a
good value. But you'll have to print out the Basic Stamp language
reference (it's hefty long, trust me) or just read it online as a
PDF file.
If you start wanting to play with the other stamp modules, you'll
have to get a BoE board where the modules are socketed.
I'm having plenty of fun with my kit.
--- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "russranshaw" <home.rr@c...>
wrote:
> I checked the Radio Shack site and was led to four stores in the
> Columbus, Ohio, area which were supposed to have the Parallax
Basic 2
> kit. None of them had it, and none of them seemed to know about
it.
>
> This is FYI.
>
> Russ
wrote:
> I checked the Radio Shack site and was led to four stores in the
> Columbus, Ohio, area which were supposed to have the Parallax Basic
2
> kit. None of them had it, and none of them seemed to know about it.
>
> This is FYI.
>
> Russ
I just went through the same thing. The web site said 4 RS's in my
area had them, none of them actually did. I wound up ordering it from
the web site, I had it in 3 days.
After duty and exchange, it's not quite worth it for us canucks....
Original Message
From: "Erik Wood" <ewood@p...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 5:39 PM
Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
Hello Russ and Gregg,
I can't account for why the Columbus stores didn't have the product in
stock. I would recommend calling the stores on the list we provide in
advance to your store visit to confirm the kit is in stock. Here's a link
to the page with the store listings -
http://www.parallax.com/html_pages/resources/RadioShack.asp
Radio Shack is the only distributor carrying the $79.99 What's a
Microcontroller BASIC Stamp kit at this time. It's accurate to say that
Mouser and Jameco carry BASIC Stamps but they don't have this particular
kit.
I hope that's helpful.
Sincerely,
Erik Wood
ewood@p...
Parallax, Inc.
Marketing
(916) 624-8333 x106
www.parallax.com
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From: Gregg C Levine [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=REjHs1gBauEGN5pg5cKIkKv7AgYsV_YnDJ_hxA7GBfpy5YYp1Cfnt3U3vWbuvmQd8xofbdRyQpPpQ-jx_b64WbGT8zljVg]hansolofalcon@w...[/url
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 2:16 PM
To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
Hello (again) from Gregg C Levine
Unfortunately for Radio Shack, that's normal. The last I had heard, the kits
were only available as an ordered from the website, or their 800#. Double
check the Parallax site, it might know of a local, to you, store, or
distributor. Both Mouser Electronics, (The last time I saw their printed
catalog), and Jameco carry them. Of the two I recommend Jameco.
The thing to do, to convince those individuals at the Radio Shack store, is
to have them pull up the webpage, that you visited. If that doesn't work,
then I suggest the mail order option.
Gregg C Levine hansolofalcon@w...
"The Force will be with you...Always." Obi-Wan Kenobi
"Use the Force, Luke." Obi-Wan Kenobi
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> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 5:01 PM
> To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
>
> I checked the Radio Shack site and was led to four stores in the
> Columbus, Ohio, area which were supposed to have the Parallax Basic
2
> kit. None of them had it, and none of them seemed to know about it.
>
> This is FYI.
>
> Russ
>
>
>
>
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Partner I think it applies to all of the Radio Shack stores in the
entire world, that they have spread to. I had that problem with
something else, not the Basic Stamp units. Naturally I concluded
thusly that the person wasn't even capable of being there, I'll leave
out what I really thought, and took my business elsewhere. The store
closed, soon after. Besides for everything that Parallax makes, I'd
rather buy direct, unless heaven forbid, the distributors I mentioned
are in fact selling cheaper, this also includes the good people at
Mondo-Tronics.
Gregg C Levine hansolofalcon@w...
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> From: SB [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=3IJwgX26iGu6wKzJoqLcsGyQ8XhzfJDXDGyXtEgYjbQPmXr0ceV_3L3zDewfqhR1jLNaeQmtf73_3HoTdslZUIE]steve.brady@r...[/url
> Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 5:22 PM
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> Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
>
> *BIG SIGH* Alas, this only applies to Radio Shack in teh states....
>
> After duty and exchange, it's not quite worth it for us canucks....
>
>
>
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> From: "Erik Wood" <ewood@p...>
> To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 5:39 PM
> Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
>
>
> Hello Russ and Gregg,
>
> I can't account for why the Columbus stores didn't have the product
in
> stock. I would recommend calling the stores on the list we provide
in
> advance to your store visit to confirm the kit is in stock. Here's
a link
> to the page with the store listings -
> http://www.parallax.com/html_pages/resources/RadioShack.asp
>
> Radio Shack is the only distributor carrying the $79.99 What's a
> Microcontroller BASIC Stamp kit at this time. It's accurate to say
that
> Mouser and Jameco carry BASIC Stamps but they don't have this
particular
> kit.
>
> I hope that's helpful.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Erik Wood
> ewood@p...
>
> Parallax, Inc.
> Marketing
> (916) 624-8333 x106
> www.parallax.com
>
>
>
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> From: Gregg C Levine [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=sbUsYdVp3eHoStrdtcjIFQrFoZ20KfV24QUNEfNKRbviFTadiiIz-aWnpRLvvFoSQLJk0wyGaxDB6DfBNVOg69vCAB7rrR1f]hansolofalcon@w...[/url
> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 2:16 PM
> To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
>
>
> Hello (again) from Gregg C Levine
> Unfortunately for Radio Shack, that's normal. The last I had heard,
the kits
> were only available as an ordered from the website, or their 800#.
Double
> check the Parallax site, it might know of a local, to you, store, or
> distributor. Both Mouser Electronics, (The last time I saw their
printed
> catalog), and Jameco carry them. Of the two I recommend Jameco.
>
> The thing to do, to convince those individuals at the Radio Shack
store, is
> to have them pull up the webpage, that you visited. If that doesn't
work,
> then I suggest the mail order option.
>
> Gregg C Levine hansolofalcon@w...
>
> "The Force will be with you...Always." Obi-Wan Kenobi
> "Use the Force, Luke." Obi-Wan Kenobi
> (This company dedicates this E-Mail to General Obi-Wan Kenobi )
(This
> company dedicates this E-Mail to Master Yoda )
>
>
>
> >
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> > From: russranshaw [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=OKSPJg--sx_KroEmhCew3BSMk6rhuawOhlSLvdnxG_yHmqc9US07e_ZmNIeWFeajJyC-Aa8Mn8BCDXk8]home.rr@c...[/url
> > Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 5:01 PM
> > To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
> >
> > I checked the Radio Shack site and was led to four stores in the
> > Columbus, Ohio, area which were supposed to have the Parallax
Basic
> 2
> > kit. None of them had it, and none of them seemed to know about
it.
> >
> > This is FYI.
> >
> > Russ
I too have learned how frustrating it is to find Radio Shack's Basic Stamp
version. I've checked the RS web sites around home and some planned
destinations in Kansas City and Tulsa without any place showing them as
being available. When I got to Tulsa a couple of days ago I stopped by one
of the stores anyway and asked the salesman. He showed me to the area where
some of their other educational kits were and then told me they didn't have
anything like that. He was curious about what the microcontrollers were so I
explained what I knew about the Basic Stamps. While I was describing them I
happened to notice a book a little further over and on a lower shelf with
blue cloud like image and realized it was what I wanted. So, just because
the web site says their unavailable and the salespeople say they don't have
them, it doesn't mean their not out there. You have to go there and look,
but then maybe I just got the last one in the country.
One other thing I've noticed at Radio Shacks over the last couple of weeks
are pricing inconsistencies. I was interested in one of their logic probes
and almost paid $17 for one in Springfield MO. I had a business trip to St.
Louis last week and found the same logic probe marked down to $4.95. I
stopped back at the Springfield store earlier this week and they still had
them for $17. When I asked about the price difference they scanned it and
said sure enough it's on sale for $4.95. I went back to that same store
again yesterday and they are still marked at $17.
Anyway, this support group is a big reason I decided to jump into learning
about the Basic Stamp. I am encouraged by the responsiveness this group has
to help someone that is struggling whether their a professional or hobbiest.
Keep up the good work.
Vince
big (both companies wanted to make sure it would all work out). Things
are indeed looking good, so we're optimistic [noparse][[/noparse]though there is no
guarantee] that we'll become a regular Radio Shack product -- when that
happens, RS employees will get training and the awareness will go up.
Sorry for any troubles you've had; and I understand completely. I went
into an Irving (Texas) Radio Shack and asked for the "BASIC Stamp
Starter Kit" to which a nice young lady replied, "Shouldn't you go to
the Post Office for that?" I went back the next day (when their
shipment was unpacked) and explained the product to the manager.
-- Jon Williams
-- Applications Engineer, Parallax
-- Dallas Office
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Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 4:01 PM
To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
I checked the Radio Shack site and was led to four stores in the
Columbus, Ohio, area which were supposed to have the Parallax Basic 2
kit. None of them had it, and none of them seemed to know about it.
This is FYI.
Russ
Surround Sound systems. Since that's what I actually teach for a living, we
offered to do some familiarization seminars for the larger RS stores. From a
meeting with Radio Shack corporate last year (then the Tandy Corp), we
learned the average life-span of a RS sales clerk was only 11 months, so
paying to train them was a big issue.
I always take a catalog number with me when I want something from a local
"Shack". Unfortunately, if you just want a battery or a cell phone, you can
get a lot of help. Anything else is a Smile-shoot. Just don't expect ANY
technical support from your local RS store. Consider it a success if the
clerk can point to the proper shelf and the product is actually there.
Mike Sokol
mike@f...
www.fitsandstarts.com
" One should not increase, beyond what is necessary,
the number of entities required to explain anything"...
-William of Occam-
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From: "Jon Williams" <jwilliams@p...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 8:39 AM
Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
> We're a very new product with Radio Shack and the initial run was not
> big (both companies wanted to make sure it would all work out). Things
> are indeed looking good, so we're optimistic [noparse][[/noparse]though there is no
> guarantee] that we'll become a regular Radio Shack product -- when that
> happens, RS employees will get training and the awareness will go up.
>
> Sorry for any troubles you've had; and I understand completely. I went
> into an Irving (Texas) Radio Shack and asked for the "BASIC Stamp
> Starter Kit" to which a nice young lady replied, "Shouldn't you go to
> the Post Office for that?" I went back the next day (when their
> shipment was unpacked) and explained the product to the manager.
>
> -- Jon Williams
> -- Applications Engineer, Parallax
> -- Dallas Office
>
>
>
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> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 4:01 PM
> To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
>
>
> I checked the Radio Shack site and was led to four stores in the
> Columbus, Ohio, area which were supposed to have the Parallax Basic 2
> kit. None of them had it, and none of them seemed to know about it.
>
> This is FYI.
>
> Russ
>
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Shack was pouring over with enthusiasm about the kit. He had bought
one himself and was trying to sell me on the great value. (I don't
need convincing--Andy's book is worth its weight in express mail
stamps!) I got their remaining one as a present for a nephew. Last
week I saw that they had at least one more in stock.
-- Tracy
>We're a very new product with Radio Shack and the initial run was not
>big (both companies wanted to make sure it would all work out). Things
>are indeed looking good, so we're optimistic [noparse][[/noparse]though there is no
>guarantee] that we'll become a regular Radio Shack product -- when that
>happens, RS employees will get training and the awareness will go up.
>
>Sorry for any troubles you've had; and I understand completely. I went
>into an Irving (Texas) Radio Shack and asked for the "BASIC Stamp
>Starter Kit" to which a nice young lady replied, "Shouldn't you go to
>the Post Office for that?" I went back the next day (when their
>shipment was unpacked) and explained the product to the manager.
>
>-- Jon Williams
>-- Applications Engineer, Parallax
>-- Dallas Office
>
>
>
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>Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Radio Shack and the Basic 2 Kit
>
>
>I checked the Radio Shack site and was led to four stores in the
>Columbus, Ohio, area which were supposed to have the Parallax Basic 2
>kit. None of them had it, and none of them seemed to know about it.
>
>This is FYI.
>
>Russ
>
>
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