RADIOSHACK Stores in Costa Rica

(BOOOOO - my old bud JEFFREY pictured above - who spoke GOOD English and gave the level of Customer Service many of us are used to - is no longer there!!)

Where does one in Costa Rica find American products and labels on Electronics • electricos y electrodomesticos type items that we're familiar with in the U.S.??

YES Santa - There ARE RadioShack stores located in Costa Rica - since 2000 and so far they have 10 stores here - so you can find MANY of the popular things you're used to finding here in Costa Rica!!!

THOUGH - because the taxes on such items are at such a PREMIUM RATE - you'll pay LOTS more $$$ for them - but at least you can find them

ENGLISH SPEAKING EMPLOYEES:  Unfortunately, when I've gone to various Radio Shack locations around Costa Rica, it's not always been so easy to find someone that habla Ingles - luckily I found the BEST guy in their Escazu (San Rafael/Plaza Atlantis) store - Jeffrey who's REALLY HELPFUL so he might be worth your time and energy to go there if you have limited Spanish and need something specific).

For pictures of the various things they sell go to:
SarongGoddess.com/Other/RadioShackCR

WHAT DOES RADIOSHACK CARRY?

RadioShack is a store that offers all kinds of ELECTRONIC ITEMS - from Batteries (including many hard to find batteries), Telephones (including some 2-line phones including a 2-line withOUT a cord - VERY HARD to find in Costa Rica or anywhere), DataCard Holders/gizmos (for the Kolbi and other internet connection to get WiFi), Remote Control Cars and Helicopter, DVD Players, BlueRay Players, Audio and Video Cables and Accessories, Computer Accessories (everything from cables to WiFi Routers, Modems, Headphones [including the VERY HARD to find in Costa Rica - USB Head sets), TV's (32" and 42"), Digital Cameras, Headphones for the computer, stereo and tv (including cordless ones), Surge Protectors, Voltage Regulators, Tools (including the way tiny ones to open your computer), Security Devices (home alarms and motion detectors and sensor lights), iPhone Accessories (mainly for iPhone 4s but some of the earlier ones as well as some for the new iPhone 5's), Universal Remote Controls, Power Adapters (many - including for the car), Battery Chargers (for cameras, cell phones, video camcorders [they can bring them if you don't find it here]), Walkie-Talkies, Pre-Paid SIM Cards for your cell (currently only Claro), GPS (Garmin - CRUCIAL for those driving in Costa Rica [they carry Navigator but I've found that Garmin is the BEST for Costa Rica and the program you buy IN Costa Rica is at LEAST 40% better than one you'll find on Craig's List, etc. as those other programs don't get the "it's 50 meters south of the Oak Tree" concept that driving in Costa Rica withOUT actual addresses and street signs is all about!!) - as well as a good selection of Electronic Parts and Components +++!!! 

RadioShack es una tienda que ofrece todo tipo de artículos electrónicos - de pilas (como muchos difícil de encontrar baterías), Teléfonos (incluidos algunos teléfonos de 2 líneas, incluyendo un 2-line sin cable - Muy difícil de encontrar en Costa Rica o en cualquier parte) , Datacard Soportes / artilugios (para la conexión a Internet Kolbi y otro para obtener WiFi), coches de control remoto y helicópteros, Reproductores DVD, Reproductores BlueRay, Cables de Audio y Video y Accesorios, Accesorios para el ordenador (de todo, desde cables de Routers WiFi, Módems, Auriculares [incluida la muy difícil de encontrar en Costa Rica - sets USB Head), televisores (32 "y 42"), cámaras digitales, auriculares para el ordenador, equipo de música y televisión (incluidos los inalámbricos), Estabilizadores de tensión, reguladores de voltaje, Herramientas (incluyendo la forma en seres diminutos que abrir el ordenador), dispositivos de seguridad (alarmas de casa y detectores de movimiento y las luces del sensor), Accesorios para iPhone (principalmente para el iPhone 4s, pero algunos de los anteriores, así como algunos del nuevo iPhone 5'S), adaptadores de corriente (muchos - incluso para el coche), cargadores de batería (para cámaras, teléfonos celulares, cámaras de video [que puede traer si no lo encuentras aquí]), Pre-Paid tarjetas SIM para tu celular (en la actualidad sólo Claro), GPS (Garmin - crucial para aquellos que conducir en Costa Rica [que llevan Navigator pero me he dado cuenta que Garmin es el mejor para Costa Rica y el programa que comprar en Costa Rica es al menos un 40% mejor que uno que usted encontrará en Craig Lista de tareas, etc como los otros programas no reciben el "es 50 metros al sur del roble" concepto de que la conducción en Costa Rica sin una dirección real y las señales de tráfico se trata) -!, así como una buena selección de electrónica Piezas y Componentes + + +!

More specifically, their website says that they carry Radio Shack branded products (parts, adapters, telephones and other legacy/classic products), AntennaCraft (outdoor antennas and amplifiers), Auvio (audio/video cables, LCD TV's, headphones, premium surge protectors and speakers), Enercell (batteries and power), Gigaware (computer, GPS and iPod accessories, mp3 players and accessories, as well as digital cameras, digital camera accessories and digital picture frames) and PointMobl (Wireless Phone Accessories).

Discontinued brands include Accurian (audio and video equipment and accessories), MyMusix (MP3 players; now marketed under the Gigaware brand), Kronus (tools), Optimus (formerly audio and PA/DJ equipment; later used for digital camera accessories), Presidian (audio and video equipment, telephones, flashlights, calculators, and 2-way radios), VoiceStar (wireless phone accessories), Archer (wiring and antennas), Duofone (telephones and accessories), Micronta (scientific and educational equipment) and Realistic (sound equipment).


One of MY FAVORITE things RadioShack carries is a FAKE Security Camera that seemed to work REALLY WELL outside MY house (added to the house being surrounded by Sensor Lights).  10,300-c/$27-ish.

 IS THE GUARANTEE THE SAME AS IN THE STATES?

The guarantee varies by the item but as is often the case in Costa Rica - it can be different than the guarantee that it says on the package.

WHAT IF I WANT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT IN THE STORE BUT RS CARRIES?

The stores in Costa Rica carry many but NOT all RadioShack items in their catalog - BUT - if there IS something you want that their U.S. stores carry, you can often order it (but remember, the price WILL be LOTS more than from their American website because of the taxes and you're shipping it internationally).  It can take 1-2 months to receive it.
RadioShack.com/uc/index.jsp?page=researchLibraryArticle&articleUrl=../graphics/uc/rsk/USContent/HTML/pages/allproducts.html&noBc=true

RadioShack

(RadioShack.com  •  facebook.com/pages/RadioShack-Costa-Rica/194581207248000 
Corporate Office - 2-220-3373  •  2-296-4439)

STORE LOCATIONS • UBICACIONS DE LAS TIENDAS

ALAJUELA
(2-441-5300)
HOURS•HORAS:  Monday-Saturday•Lunes a Sábado - 8am-6pm. 
LOCATION•UBICACION:  Costado sur de la Catedral

CURRIDABAT
(2-272-0795)
HOURS•HORAS:  Monday-Sunday•Lunes a Domingo - 10am-7pm
LOCATION•UBICACION:  Ubicada Momentum Pinares costado Oeste del Hipermás • West side of Hipermas

ESCAZU
Plaza Atlantis
(2-228-3241)
Send a BIG "HOLA!!!" to Jeffrey here who speaks VERY GOOD English and provides the level of Customer Service we're used to!!! (he works Wed.-Mon. 10am-8pm)
HOURS•HORAS:  Monday-Saturday•Lunes a Sábado - 10am-8pm.  Sunday•Domingo - 10am-7pm
LOCATION•UBICACION: San Rafael de Escazu - Plaza Atlantis - 200 meters South•Sur up the hill from the Scotia Bank Split

MultiPlaza Oeste
(2-201-6402)
HOURS•HORAS:  Monday-Saturday•Lunes a Sábado - 10:30am-9pm.  Sunday•Domingo - 10am-8pm
LOCATION•UBICACION: Multiplaza Escazu - Main level - near AutoMercado on the West side • principal nivel - AutoMercado cerca del lado oeste

GUADALUPE
(2-234-0508)
HOURS•HORAS:  Monday-Saturday•Lunes a Sábado - 9am-7pm.  Sunday•Domingo - 10am-7pm
LOCATION•UBICACION: CC NovaCentro Plaza

HEREDIA
(2-263-4431)
HOURS•HORAS:  Monday-Saturday•Lunes a Sábado - 10:30am-9pm.  Sunday•Domingo - 11am-8pm
LOCATION•UBICACION:  CC Paseo de las Flores Mall

JACO
(2-637-8443)
HOURS•HORAS:  Monday-Saturday•Lunes a Sábado - 9am-7pm.  Sunday•Domingo - 9am-6pm
LOCATION•UBICACION:  CC Plaza Herradura

LINDORA • POZOS DE SANTA ANA
(2-203-2917 • 2-203-2905)
HOURS•HORAS:  Monday-Saturday•Lunes a Sábado - 9am-7pm.  Sunday•Domingo - 10am-7pm   
LOCATION•UBICACION:  CC AutoMercado
ROHRMOSER
(2-220-4042)
HOURS•HORAS:  Monday-Saturday•Lunes a Sábado - 8:30am-7pm.  Sunday•Domingo - 10am-6:30pm
LOCATION•UBICACION:  Rohrmoser - Contiguo a/part of Cemaco Rohrmoser

SAN JOSE
(2-256-0617)
HOURS•HORAS:  Monday-Friday•Lunes a Viernes - 8am-6:30pm.  Saturday•Sábado - 8am-3:30pm.
LOCATION•UBICACION:  Centro  -  Ubicada en Avenida Segunda, frente al•opposite from BCR

ZAPOTE
(2-283-0013)
HOURS•HORAS:  Monday-Saturday•Lunes a Sábado - 10am-8pm.  Sunday•Domingo - 10am-6pm
LOCATION•UBICACION:  Ubicada en/Next to Plaza Cemaco


NOTE:  They DO PARTICIPATE in "BLACK FRIDAY" (many items were 30% OFF!!) so if there's something you've been wanting a LOT but don't have the $$ for and you're in no rush - wait till the next Friday after U.S. Thanksgiving Day (U.S. Thanksgiving is on the 4th Thursday in November).  In 2013 it's Friday November 29.  Mark your calendar NOW!!!

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PLEASE leave us YOUR EXPERIENCES with RadioShack, names of any English-speaking people you find that has GOOD Customer Service in a Radio Shack in Costa Rica in the Comments box below

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