[wplug] local hardware source

[Beth Lynn]

Hello,

In my experience, some A2Z shops are owned by Russian families but not 
all. I've never been able to figure out what is the relationship 
between the many A2Z branches throughout the city. For my first and only
visit to the for-mentioned branch, it was indeed owned by a Russian family 
but please keep in mind this was 7 years ago.

I applied for a job at A2Z on South Side on Carson Street circa 1998.
Although I was offered the job on the spot, I declined. Their nationality 
had nothing to do with this decision. I continued to dread working at Best Buy
rather than work at that location. Imply from that what you will.

Sadly, I can name lots of local mom-and-pops that *used to be around* and 
few shops that are currently in business. Some good. Some pretty 
shady. Between Marketpro shows, ebay, Circuit City, Compusa, Best Buy, the
Apple Store, and the Dell dynasty, there is little room in the PC market for
the local little guy.

There is only one open local pc shop where I have had positive 
experiences: Computer Comfort.

I'd be interested to hear about any other positive experiences.

Thanks,
Beth Lynn

On Thu, 10 Mar 2005, Belcher, Christopher B. wrote:

> I'm not aware of these folks owning a store on Carson St., but the owners of the other locations are Russian. What's your experience with them?
> CBB
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> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Zachary Uram [mailto:netrek at gmail.com]
> Sent:	Thu 3/10/2005 7:36 AM
> To:	General user list
> Cc:	Belcher, Christopher B.
> Subject:	Re: [wplug] local hardware source
> On Mon, 7 Mar 2005 22:25:53 -0500, Belcher, Christopher B.
> <cbelcher at ccac.edu> wrote:
>> I have used A2Z Computers (located in Monroeville and Robinson Twp) for years to buy parts. I've developed a good relationship with them and can say their prices are in most cases lower than chain stores.
>> CBB
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> is this the same outfit that had (has?) store in South Side on Carson
> St. and is owned by a Russian guy?
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> zach
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