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  • March 29, 2014 at 4:39 am #610855

    biankat
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    We’re heading to South Africa on Sunday. I ordered a Type M plug adapter via Amazon, but it did not arrive to my office in time. Is there a retailer here that sells travel adapters? I don’t need a voltage converter. Just the plug adapter. Appreciate your responses!

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    March 29, 2014 at 5:08 am #806216

    hammy
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    Try the AAA office at Jefferson Square. They used to have a little travel shop with some books, adapters, money belts.

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    March 29, 2014 at 5:12 am #806217

    GenHillOne
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    We got our converters & adapters at the Southcenter Brookstone.

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    March 29, 2014 at 5:25 am #806218

    Kevin
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    Try this search on Google:

    type m plug adapter seattle

    Try placing a wanted ad on craigslist?

    Batteries Plus perhaps?

    Worst case scenario, see if you can purchase one in SA

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    March 29, 2014 at 5:26 am #806219

    clark5080
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    I think my son got his at target

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    March 29, 2014 at 5:32 am #806220

    biankat
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    Thanks for the responses so far. Unfortunately South Africa has a very odd plug type, so not as easy to find as European versions. I had a light bulb go off in my head that Fry’s might have something. It seeeeems like they do at the Renton store. I’ve yet to hear confirmation. Fingers crossed!

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    March 29, 2014 at 6:17 am #806221

    Franci
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    Try Bergman luggage store. Its downtown, not far from Macy’s. They have a good selection.

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    March 29, 2014 at 7:24 am #806222

    JanS
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    biankat…I am totally jealous. I have a friend in J’burg that I would give anything to visit. Have a great trip !

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    March 29, 2014 at 11:30 am #806223

    datamuse
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    Also try REI. They carry adapters.

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    March 29, 2014 at 7:48 pm #806224

    elikapeka
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    Try Radio Shack. I bought a whole set there years ago.

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    March 29, 2014 at 7:52 pm #806225

    mpento
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    Yes I think REI is a good bet. If you are stuck there is usually something in the electronics in duty free or the skymall catalog on the plane.

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    March 29, 2014 at 8:51 pm #806226

    librarian
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    Are you sure it is a M? I have an E that I used in South Africa. If you strike out, you can borrow my E. email jlybecker at quidnunc dot net

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    March 29, 2014 at 9:04 pm #806227

    justducky
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    Metsker Maps by Pike Place on 1st carries several different types of adapters as well.

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    March 29, 2014 at 9:31 pm #806228

    biankat
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    Hey everyone! I found them at Fry’s. There’s actually two types that work in SA. I got both just in case. They are “ever so” slightly different from one another. As an FYI, they have a whole section dedicated to travel adapters and converters. Give them a try if you’re ever looking for something special. Bye!

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    March 30, 2014 at 2:41 am #806229

    ellenater
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    Saw them at the airport once too. Have fun in South Africa. So jealous!

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    March 30, 2014 at 3:12 am #806230

    biankat
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    We’re also going to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe ;)

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