[quote=AN]Jp and car might feel forced, because they’re ok with paying more for American made. However, the majority of the buying public disagree. I know I do. The majority of the stuff that are disposable, the cheaper the better. I guess when you’re the minority, it does feel forced.[/quote]
AN – I think you are missing the point. We live in a country that is supposed to be the best in the world, freedom and liberty and opportunity, etc. We should have the choice, the option to buy something that is better quality. I’m not saying that we should not have the choice to buy something made in China for people who do not have the money to buy something similar that is more expensive. At the same time, I do not want there to be no other option but to buy exclusively things made in China. Works both ways. And right now, trust me, the selection is few and far between. Check some labels if you don’t believe me.
And also, don’t kid yourself. Just b/c it’s MIC does not mean that it costs less. They are slipping in their cheaply made products and slapping a high price tag on it. I keep using the shoes as an example. Sorry. That’s the one that easily comes to mind. I happened to stop at DSW the other day and saw some Via Spiga shoes that said “designed in Italy.” But did some further checking and it was MIC, but the price tag was NOT cheap. It was not too long ago that brand was still made in Italy.
Again, if it’s not MIC, I can understand paying extra for quality. Not I’m paying extra for it to be MIC. If I want it, which I don’t so I refuse to buy it. (saving money – may be barefoot soon – lol)
