Many independent electrical businesses in smaller towns added Tandy products to their range.

In 1983, as a direct result of the rapid expansion, Tandy built and moved into a $6 million Home Office and Distribution Centre located at Mt.

[3] Tandy in Australia were especially well known for their audio and radio products, most of which carried their Realistic own brand label.

[4] Tandy's position in the market had some similarities with its local competitor, Dick Smith Electronics.

Both companies produced a substantial annual catalogue, though Tandy's was more consumer-oriented with no data section.