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What started out as a small radio repair shop in 1936 has grown into one of the largest independent single-store appliance and electronics retailers in the country. The family-owned business includes a staff of 1,100 experts, a 100,000-square-foot showroom, and a mini-mall of boutique shops such as Apple and Bang & Olufsen. It's worth the trek to the burbs, but if you're wary of the commute, products are also available on the store's online site, offering free shipping to all 50 states.