My last visit to RadioShack was to try and purchase an overpriced plug adaptor from a sleazy salesman. I was in a hurry and knew I was paying too much, but it was for my parents and I was just wanting to grab one to get them sorted out and move on.
He had some lengthy offer of 'free batteries' that he incorrectly assumed I was willing to listen to, then refused to complete the sale when I refused to give my telephone number. Total scumbag. This was in Florida but I had nearly the same experience 2 years earlier at one in California.
This is representative of their culture for a while now and I know I'm not the only one they have alienated. New 3D gadgets or not, I'm not likely to ever set foot in the place again. If they are 'pivoting', they need to pivot that name, too, to disassociate the new venture from the toxic sales culture that they exhibit today.
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My last visit to RadioShack was to try and purchase an overpriced plug adaptor from a sleazy salesman. I was in a hurry and knew I was paying too much, but it was for my parents and I was just wanting to grab one to get them sorted out and move on.
He had some lengthy offer of 'free batteries' that he incorrectly assumed I was willing to listen to, then refused to complete the sale when I refused to give my telephone number. Total scumbag. This was in Florida but I had nearly the same experience 2 years earlier at one in California.
This is representative of their culture for a while now and I know I'm not the only one they have alienated. New 3D gadgets or not, I'm not likely to ever set foot in the place again. If they are 'pivoting', they need to pivot that name, too, to disassociate the new venture from the toxic sales culture that they exhibit today.