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Participant[quote=CA renter]edit: Too funny, jp! I was writing this as you were writing your post. :)[/quote]
Yeah. Great minds think alike. I just feel like many people are being duped. Sometimes I shop on line and see something I might like. I call the store to find out where it’s made and the person checks and comes back and tells me China. I can hear the disappointment in their voice. Sometimes it’s just a combination of defeat, surrender, acceptance, denial. One time the girl I spoke w/said she stopped checking b/c there’s nothing she can do about it. Everything is made there. I just am not that willing to bend over and take it, I guess.
Participant[quote=CA renter]edit: Too funny, jp! I was writing this as you were writing your post. :)[/quote]
Yeah. Great minds think alike. I just feel like many people are being duped. Sometimes I shop on line and see something I might like. I call the store to find out where it’s made and the person checks and comes back and tells me China. I can hear the disappointment in their voice. Sometimes it’s just a combination of defeat, surrender, acceptance, denial. One time the girl I spoke w/said she stopped checking b/c there’s nothing she can do about it. Everything is made there. I just am not that willing to bend over and take it, I guess.
ParticipantWalmart did not start out being the gateway for Chinese crap.
In 1985, amid anxiety about trade deficits and the loss of American manufacturing jobs, Walton launched a “Made in America” campaign that committed Wal-Mart to buying American-made products if suppliers could get within 5 percent of the price of a foreign competitor……..
When Walton died in 1992, the adjustment to a post-Sam environment proved difficult. Although Wal-Mart executives had emphasized for years that their company depended on a set of principles and habits more than it did on any one person, Walton’s death wound up marking a fateful shift in how the company was perceived.
The first blow fell only months later when “Dateline NBC” produced an exposé on the company’s sourcing practices. Although Wal-Mart’s “Made in America” campaign was still nominally in effect, “Dateline” showed that store-level associates had posted “Made in America” signs over merchandise actually produced in far away sweatshops
History of WalmartIn any case, people can become complacent and unaware. It is makes it easier to gradually change things so it goes unnoticed, until then suddenly there’s a big change and little you can do about it.
ParticipantWalmart did not start out being the gateway for Chinese crap.
In 1985, amid anxiety about trade deficits and the loss of American manufacturing jobs, Walton launched a “Made in America” campaign that committed Wal-Mart to buying American-made products if suppliers could get within 5 percent of the price of a foreign competitor……..
When Walton died in 1992, the adjustment to a post-Sam environment proved difficult. Although Wal-Mart executives had emphasized for years that their company depended on a set of principles and habits more than it did on any one person, Walton’s death wound up marking a fateful shift in how the company was perceived.
The first blow fell only months later when “Dateline NBC” produced an exposé on the company’s sourcing practices. Although Wal-Mart’s “Made in America” campaign was still nominally in effect, “Dateline” showed that store-level associates had posted “Made in America” signs over merchandise actually produced in far away sweatshops
History of WalmartIn any case, people can become complacent and unaware. It is makes it easier to gradually change things so it goes unnoticed, until then suddenly there’s a big change and little you can do about it.
ParticipantWalmart did not start out being the gateway for Chinese crap.
In 1985, amid anxiety about trade deficits and the loss of American manufacturing jobs, Walton launched a “Made in America” campaign that committed Wal-Mart to buying American-made products if suppliers could get within 5 percent of the price of a foreign competitor……..
When Walton died in 1992, the adjustment to a post-Sam environment proved difficult. Although Wal-Mart executives had emphasized for years that their company depended on a set of principles and habits more than it did on any one person, Walton’s death wound up marking a fateful shift in how the company was perceived.
The first blow fell only months later when “Dateline NBC” produced an exposé on the company’s sourcing practices. Although Wal-Mart’s “Made in America” campaign was still nominally in effect, “Dateline” showed that store-level associates had posted “Made in America” signs over merchandise actually produced in far away sweatshops
History of WalmartIn any case, people can become complacent and unaware. It is makes it easier to gradually change things so it goes unnoticed, until then suddenly there’s a big change and little you can do about it.
ParticipantWalmart did not start out being the gateway for Chinese crap.
In 1985, amid anxiety about trade deficits and the loss of American manufacturing jobs, Walton launched a “Made in America” campaign that committed Wal-Mart to buying American-made products if suppliers could get within 5 percent of the price of a foreign competitor……..
When Walton died in 1992, the adjustment to a post-Sam environment proved difficult. Although Wal-Mart executives had emphasized for years that their company depended on a set of principles and habits more than it did on any one person, Walton’s death wound up marking a fateful shift in how the company was perceived.
The first blow fell only months later when “Dateline NBC” produced an exposé on the company’s sourcing practices. Although Wal-Mart’s “Made in America” campaign was still nominally in effect, “Dateline” showed that store-level associates had posted “Made in America” signs over merchandise actually produced in far away sweatshops
History of WalmartIn any case, people can become complacent and unaware. It is makes it easier to gradually change things so it goes unnoticed, until then suddenly there’s a big change and little you can do about it.
ParticipantWalmart did not start out being the gateway for Chinese crap.
In 1985, amid anxiety about trade deficits and the loss of American manufacturing jobs, Walton launched a “Made in America” campaign that committed Wal-Mart to buying American-made products if suppliers could get within 5 percent of the price of a foreign competitor……..
When Walton died in 1992, the adjustment to a post-Sam environment proved difficult. Although Wal-Mart executives had emphasized for years that their company depended on a set of principles and habits more than it did on any one person, Walton’s death wound up marking a fateful shift in how the company was perceived.
The first blow fell only months later when “Dateline NBC” produced an exposé on the company’s sourcing practices. Although Wal-Mart’s “Made in America” campaign was still nominally in effect, “Dateline” showed that store-level associates had posted “Made in America” signs over merchandise actually produced in far away sweatshops
History of WalmartIn any case, people can become complacent and unaware. It is makes it easier to gradually change things so it goes unnoticed, until then suddenly there’s a big change and little you can do about it.
Participant[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)
Participant[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)
Participant[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)
Participant[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)
Participant[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)
ParticipantFWIW – I did vote for Perot (and I liked his ears ;). But that’s neither here nor there. It was not something I chose, that’s for sure. And heck, maybe it was the government’s way to fool the unsuspecting. Can’t have inflation. Let’s flood our country w/cheap crap from China. And before we knew it, all our factories were closing and unemployment is high.
ParticipantFWIW – I did vote for Perot (and I liked his ears ;). But that’s neither here nor there. It was not something I chose, that’s for sure. And heck, maybe it was the government’s way to fool the unsuspecting. Can’t have inflation. Let’s flood our country w/cheap crap from China. And before we knew it, all our factories were closing and unemployment is high.
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