The unfortunate part is the store managers and workers have less knowledge than patrons that go into a RadioShack asking for specific parts.
I had to school someone on the differences of standard fuses, beyond amperage limits. Specifically, areas such as fast and slow blo, and actual terminology such as manufacturer markings.
In return, he showed me his cool "black book" on how to grow different crossbreeds of marijuana.
I went along for humor.
"Life in the Pacific Northwest."