RS used to carry all kinds of electronic parts..All of that went bye bye 10+ years ago.
I learned on my own how to replace transistors, capacitors etc., do basic troubleshooting and have save thousands in repairs over the years.
I get my electrical components on-line now.
And I don’t have to deal with 27 year olds who don’t know zip about anything..
RS has phones and Chinese trinket gadgets.......When the entire country is awash in cell phones and cheap gadgets..Did RS executives go to business school to learn how to destroy a business?
I remember the CB craze in the late 70’s and RS was the place to go for all sorts of equipment related to it.