01/04/2025
To any of the local Long Islanders out there that have used KRP Surplus Electronics, I'm sad to say that business is no more. I met a fellow that was coordinating a cleanout of the facility and he said Barry's got a few problems with his health and other personal things. I wish him the best of luck.
If you remember, Freeport had it's own little "Radio Row" what with Community Electronics and KRP that both opened up in the mid 60's and both on Sunrise Highway. Both were a surplus radio and parts paradise. Community left us in the mid 80's and KRP left for larger quarters about 25 years ago. Barry stayed in business in Farmingdale until now.
One by one, all the good places to get stuff are slowly leaving for good.
Update: I spoke to Barry over the phone today (1-4-25) and my worst fears were realized.....he's shutting down for good. He cited having too many problems to be able to run the business anymore. His vintage cars, Plastic models (he had thousands of them) but most of all was his warehoused sized collection of vintage and new electronic parts and items.......all sold or headed for the scrap heap.
We talked for a while when he was located in Freeport and then moved to Farmingdale and that was pretty much it.
I wish him good luck in health and in his future endeavours.
