10 Pics Remembering How Cool Radio Shack Was Back in the Day
Carly Tennes
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12/16/2024
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Long before Shein offered suspiciously cheap deals on some of the faultiest tech known to man, Radio Shack was the place to grab the latest gadgets. Whether TVs, speakers, or an iDog that would break within 20 minutes of use, the tech retailer was a mall must-do during the '70s, '80s, '90s and early aughts.
From colorful exteriors to Nirvana rocking out in the Audio/Visual section, here are 10 pics remembering how cool Radio Shack was back in the day.
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1. Famous Fans
Courtesy of funkymunkPDXNirvana rocks out in the Audio/Video section of the electronics retailer, circa 1989. -
2. Cutting Edge Tech
Courtesy of the Associated PressRadio Shack flaunts their new TRS-80 Micro Computer System, circa 1977. -
3. 'Tis The Season
Courtesy of Dino Drac's Retro Commercials! On YouTubeKids ‘shop’ at Radio Shack in one of the store’s ‘80s holiday commercials. -
4. Early Days
Courtesy of the University of North TexasShoppers browse an early Radio Shack location, circa 1971. -
5. Big TVs, Even Bigger Deals
Courtesy of ImmortanBen on Reddit“My Dad sent me a picture taken inside of the radio shack he worked at during the 1970s in Middlesboro, KY.” -
6. 50 Shades Of Red, Orange and Yellow
Courtesy of humanoidhistory.tumblr.comA woman gazes into a Radio Shack at her local mall. -
7. ‘The Season’s Best Values’
Courtesy of AxlCobainVedder on Reddit“RadioShack - Christmas 1989. A lot of their stores still had this decor when they closed down all the corporate stores a few years ago.” -
8. Smiling Shifts
Courtesy of Michael Raso on FlickrRadio Shack workers in New Jersey smile for the camera. -
9. Hard at Work
Courtesy of Phillip Pessar on FlickrA Radio Shack Employee fiddles with the store’s namesake tech, 1972. -
10. Mall Madness
Courtesy of Recollection RoadShoppers saunter past a Radio Shack.
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Famous Fans
Nirvana rocks out in the Audio/Video section of the electronics retailer, circa 1989.
Nirvana rocks out in the Audio/Video section of the electronics retailer, circa 1989.
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