Lots of negative reviews here but personally I rather like the store.
I forget their names but the old people that are being referred to by others are the owners of the place. He used to be the manager of the Lafayette Electronics store on Van Dyke in Sterling Heights back in the day before that chain went out of business.
The place is filled with electronic parts, kits, gadgets, CB stuff, scanner and some ham radio equipment.
Hey, this isn't Silicon Valley and the store isn't filled with the latest and greatest but for the average hobbyist and a few pros into repairs at the parts level, this is one of the only places in SE Michigan to go to.
Some people will kick at a football game thus the majority of useless and negative comments that fill the reviews. Deep down they are a great old couple who have spent their lives dealing with the public. I remember him back in the day at Lafayette Electronics. One of the most knowledgeable and helpful guys out there. You try working retail for 40-50 years and lets see how miserable you get!
Does anybody remember the old ham radio stores? Reno Radio? Radio Supply and Engineering? Michigan Radio? They're all out of business.
Anybody remember K-40 Electronics? CB Specialists? Gone.
The Electronic Connection is still around and a great place to spend some time wandering the aisles. Yes, there are many catalog places (Newark, Digi-Key, Allied, etc.) that have cheaper prices but are any of them local? And how long will it take for you to get that part that you need right now!!!
Thank you Electronic Connection for being still in business!!!
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