BA> I believe if you look closely, you'll see that most of Radio BA> Shack's 
stereo components are made by Pioneer.  This includes
 NW> Last time I wandered into Radio Shack, looking for 
 NW> some sort of part, I noticed several "by Fisher" 
 NW> products... I guess it depends on the franchise and 
 NW> if it is local owned or still part of the corporate body...
Only the latter, carrying primarily catalog items, really count.  
RatShack years ago used to rely on those dealers, but they grew the O&O 
stores in so many markets that the rural dealer has become a real obscurity.  
I can't recall the last time I saw one.  
Terry
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