[hackerspaces] Any hackerspaces selling electronics to the public?

[Jan Lieven]

On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:34:46 -0500
Phillip Broussard <phillip at squidfoo.com> wrote:

> We are considering selling some of the more popular kits and parts to
> the public out of our hackerspace. I would like to know if anyone
> else does this and how successful they have been. The closest thing
> to competition would be Radio Shack or driving 3 hours to the next
> largest city.
> 
> Phil

We at das Labor[1] are selling our more popular kits, which are just
listed in our wiki[2] (German). The observations we made are:
 1) New kits are being sold rapidly until the market is
    saturated. (As in: Everyone who knows about it and wants it has
    it.)
 2) The more expensive kits need promotional material. (Videos,
    Live-Showcase)
 3) Thinking that selling pcbs or complete kits will generate enough
    revenue to cover the rent is an illusion.

best regards,
 Jan

[1] https://das-labor.org
[2] https://das-labor.org/wiki/Baus%C3%A4tze
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