I got an Arduino starter kit pretty cheap. That store was about to be tapped, the other 2 I've been to looked like trainwrecks and barely had anything left.
As was mentioned, even at 60% off, RS is still pricey. A 4 pack of diodes was now over a dollar when I can get 100 on eBay shipped for the same price.
I will be dumpster diving when they finally close though!