Fry's Electronics, Inc. Ceramic Coaster
Round / One size
$15.99
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$15.99
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Set down your drink with a reminder of Fry's Electronics, the California-born retailer that turned technology shopping into a full-scale adventure. Since opening in Sunnyvale in 1985, Fry's drew customers looking for computer components, software, technical books, appliances, and the unexpected. This ceramic coaster celebrates the chain's Silicon Valley roots and its lasting place in consumer technology culture. An everyday accent for collectors, home offices, workshops, and anyone who still remembers a Fry's run.
Fry's Electronics was an American big-box retailer headquartered in San Jose, California, in Silicon Valley. John, Randy, and David Fry, together with Kathryn Kolder, opened the first store in Sunnyvale on May 17, 1985. The venture adapted the Fry brothers' grocery-retailing familiarity to computers and electronics; their father, Charles Fry, had sold the California-based Fry's Supermarkets chain to Dillons in 1972. The original Sunnyvale store carried components, software, consumer electronics, technical books, and snack foods, and promoted itself as "The One-Stop Shop for the Silicon Valley Professional." Fry's later operated a larger themed Sunnyvale store and ultimately moved to 1077 E Arques Ave. It acquired and converted Incredible Universe superstores in 1996. By 2019, the chain had reached 34 stores across nine states. Online sales evolved after the 2001 purchase of Cyberian Outpost, with Outpost.com later redirected to Frys.com. Fry's announced the immediate, permanent closure of all stores on February 24, 2021, and entered general assignment on April 2, 2021.
Fry's Electronics, Inc. Ceramic Coaster
$15.99
Sale price
$15.99
Regular price
Set down your drink with a reminder of Fry's Electronics, the California-born retailer that turned technology shopping into a full-scale adventure. Since opening in Sunnyvale in 1985, Fry's drew customers looking for computer components, software, technical books, appliances, and the unexpected. This ceramic coaster celebrates the chain's Silicon Valley roots and its lasting place in consumer technology culture. An everyday accent for collectors, home offices, workshops, and anyone who still remembers a Fry's run.
Fry's Electronics was an American big-box retailer headquartered in San Jose, California, in Silicon Valley. John, Randy, and David Fry, together with Kathryn Kolder, opened the first store in Sunnyvale on May 17, 1985. The venture adapted the Fry brothers' grocery-retailing familiarity to computers and electronics; their father, Charles Fry, had sold the California-based Fry's Supermarkets chain to Dillons in 1972. The original Sunnyvale store carried components, software, consumer electronics, technical books, and snack foods, and promoted itself as "The One-Stop Shop for the Silicon Valley Professional." Fry's later operated a larger themed Sunnyvale store and ultimately moved to 1077 E Arques Ave. It acquired and converted Incredible Universe superstores in 1996. By 2019, the chain had reached 34 stores across nine states. Online sales evolved after the 2001 purchase of Cyberian Outpost, with Outpost.com later redirected to Frys.com. Fry's announced the immediate, permanent closure of all stores on February 24, 2021, and entered general assignment on April 2, 2021.
Ceramic coaster engraved with a simple, vintage-style wordmark that brings a quiet, archival charm to a coffee table or office desk. The cool ceramic top takes heat and condensation with calm confidence while the cork backing keeps cups steady and surfaces safe. It sits easily beside a well-loved mug during long work sessions or late-night reading, a small, steady surface that feels both practical and quietly nostalgic.
Product features
- Durable white ceramic surface resists heat and moisture
- Non-slip cork backing prevents sliding and protects surfaces
- Available in round (4.06") and square (3.94") sizes
- Easy to wipe clean — suitable for hot and cold drinks
- Made in South Korea with ceramic and cork materials
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
| \ | Round | Square |
| Height, in | 4.06 | 3.94 |
| Width, in | 4.06 | 3.94 |
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: Made in South Korea, For adults
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth