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<p>One of Houstons mainstay hobby / pro electronics, EPO, places is
having a hard time. Haven't been there in a long time since I
moved 30 miles north. Used to get there once a month. In the late
80s I was engineering manager for a startup and got PC equipment
from EPO. Got to know Dan, the original owner, a bit. It was an
eclectic place. He had a G-scale railroad suspended upside down
from the ceiling. Magnets kept every from falling down. <br>
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<p>Our Microcenter store is not far from them. I suspect that hurt
business. Anyone wanting something new would go there leaving
surplus and older materials to EPO. <br>
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<p><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Electronic-Parts-Outlet-a-bastion-of-Houston-s-16708545.php">https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Electronic-Parts-Outlet-a-bastion-of-Houston-s-16708545.php</a></p>
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