Maxime did a fantastic job explaining international calling technologies, options, plans and costs…read moreto us. Very knowledgeable! Thank you, Maxime!

I had been having problem with my cell phone for the last two weeks. When someone called me, I…read moreheard the ringtone, but could hardly hear the person speaking on the phone. So, I went to the Virgin Mobile outlet located at the Carrefour de l'Estrie in Sherbrooke. One of the persons was talking to his girlfriend and the other was playing on his cell phone. I was answered and I explained to the gentleman that I couldn't hear anyone when I talk on my cell phone. So, I ask him what could be the problem. I'm not the guy who is most at ease with modern technology, so it is possible that I had screwed up the setting on my phone and unable to set it back to the way it was. He didn't attempt to take my phone and see was the problem might be. Instead, I suggested that I change my phone and get a new package. I have this phone for the past four years and other than this episode, it was working fine. My monthly fees are low and would hate to switch and end up with higher fees. So, I told him that I would try to ask for a second advice and tried to obtain information about the location of a business which could fix or diagnose my phone. He vaguely answered there was some business throughout Sherbrooke and left it at that. I walk about 50 feet to another cell phone supply booth and ask if they fix cell phone. They told me yes depending on what the problem is. The technician looked at it and checked if he had the part in stock. Once that was identified, he changed my speaker and within 15 minutes, my phone was repaired. It is obvious the people working at the Virgin Mobile outlet are more preoccupied with putting money in their pocket from the commission on the sale of new phone and package rather than trying to help and care for the customers. Very unfortunate. This type of attitude will turn costumers to other phone companies and they will end up without a job. Very short sighted. I also filed a complaint with Virgin Mobile and hope they will follow through. Service companies have to realise that now a day most people are on mobile, but not everyone can see their charges increase by large amount. In my situation, a change of package and a new phone would have been a cost increase of about $20/month and a drop of DATA.

Looks like RP Electronics. Burnaby has folded. I remember the original store on 4th Ave. in Kits,…read morerun by Hedley Parret and ?? Randall. They catered to ham radio operators and had lots of components for building your own tube gear. After the change in ownership, and the move kitty corner on 4th, Hedley still came in to work. I bought an old Tek scope from them in 1986. It didn't work and they would not take it back. I should have ket it run for 5-10 minutes when I checked it out in the store. That way I would have known it was no good. An oscilloscope that only works for 3 minutes is not useful. Over the years I have bought a few good parts from them. The staff were not too knowledgeable about any kind of electronics. They called transistors, ICs, etc, "semis" ha-ha. Its a tough business to be in. I have seen over 100 electronics businesses start up, be successful for a few years, then fail, in the last 70+ years. RIP RP Electronics.

Looks like they're moving to S Burnaby (North Fraser Way) in November 2020. Get your parts here…read morewhile you still can. This location will be missed.

Got my outdoor rig from them. Super easy to assemble, and the 3 different height options make it…read morepossible to rig indoors as well. I love that I can use it at 11.5' as it's a workable height for people with limited yard space, and they were very clever to include a built-in swivel as that saves some much-needed height. Reasonable price and surprisingly lightweight and portable. Plenty of space to fully extend without hitting the posts, though it get a little narrow at greater heights.

The prices may not be rock bottom, but the equipment is never borderline either. And you know…read morethey'll be around if you need help or service (which is excellent, by the way).