OT - Geek Destinations in Kansas City?

From: Ron Hudson <rhudson_at_cnonline.net>
Date: Fri Oct 24 22:02:23 2003

Sorry everyone, thought I was only talking to Gary...

On Friday, October 24, 2003, at 09:58 PM, Ron Hudson wrote:

> Hey Gary,
>
> I am in the area now...
>
> Can't go out looking soon, till I find a job.
>
>
> On Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at 06:40 PM, ghldbrd_at_ccp.com wrote:
>
>>> We'll be in Kansas City over a weekend in the near future. Are
>>> there any
>>> good surplus stores, museums, geek toy stores, etc, that we should
>>> be sure
>>> to visit? Suggestions appreciated!
>>
>> Only one place left for serious scrounging and that's Surplus
>> Exchange,
>> 1100 Hickory, down in the West Bottoms.
>>
>> There's Computer Garage, but he doesn't have much old stuff. Computer
>> Swap Shop on Johnson Drive in Mission has a bit more, but he's been
>> cleaning out the non-moving merchandise.
>>
>> If you like new (and can handle the pricetag) Micro Center on 90th
>> and
>> Metcalf in Overland Park KS is nice to wander through. Very good
>> selection of computer books, some are even on sale.
>
> ooh! had a Micro Center near my home in San Jose...
>
>>
>> Beyond Bytes on 40 Highway near MO 291/I-670 has a very small
>> selection,
>> not really worth going to unless you're looking for something to buy
>> that
>> day.
>
>
> I have seen this place but not gone in yet.
>
>
>>
>> His Will Computer Surplus on 23rd in Independence has a lot of wall
>> warts,
>> if you need one. A smattering of other things, and a nice selection
>> of PC
>> cases.
>>
>> T-t-t-t-that's all f-f-f-f-folks,
>>
>> Gary Hildebrand
>> St. Joseph, MO
>>
>
>
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