Is Radio Shack Taking Advantage Of You?

What is the difference between a 3 ft. USB cord sold at Amazon for $5.69 and one sold for $22.99 at Radio Shack? Apparently nothing except the price. From what I can see on the packaging materials they both connect peripherals to computers. Who shops at Radio Shack these days? I don’t know the Radio Shack demographic but based on an experience today in which a family member attempted to avoid the Christmas rush at the big electronics stores and pick up a USB cord at “The Shack,” they may be preying on consumers who are intimidated by technology by charging a multiple over what a good discounter would charge for a similar item.

Let us know if you have had any notable experiences with Radio Shack.