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.
1
Famous Fans
Nirvana rocks out in the Audio/Video section of the electronics retailer, circa 1989.
2
Cutting Edge Tech
Radio Shack flaunts their new TRS-80 Micro Computer System, circa 1977.
3
'Tis The Season
Kids ‘shop’ at Radio Shack in one of the store’s ‘80s holiday commercials.
4
Early Days
Shoppers browse an early Radio Shack location, circa 1971.
5
Big TVs, Even Bigger Deals
“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
A woman gazes into a Radio Shack at her local mall.
7
‘The Season’s Best Values’
“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
Radio Shack workers in New Jersey smile for the camera.
9
Hard at Work
A Radio Shack Employee fiddles with the store’s namesake tech, 1972.
10
Mall Madness
Shoppers saunter past a Radio Shack.
