Do You Buy Local and/or Made in America?

[Indian Charlie]

I don't think, to me, that where a product is made is what really matter.

I say this because I try as much as possible to avoid products made by American owned companies.

Especially when it comes to automotive and electronics.

American owned companies truly are out to screw consumers.

We take apart laptops and other electronics every day and I can say without any doubt that certain American owned companies design and engineer products to fail.

Same goes with cars. A friend of ours at my computer shop got a GMC truck a couple of years ago, brand new. Within six months, he had more rust on his truck that I do on my 1995 Volvo sedan.

Though, come to think of it, Japanese steel used in cars is atrocious quality as well.

Apple, Dell, HP, all the big auto makers, they are just the start of a list I could compile.

[joeydb]

Made in America whenever possible. I used to buy Zenith TVs not only because I thought the picture was best, but they were made in America and had the most features for the money.

Then they went overseas too.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

I don't think, to me, that where a product is made is what really matter.

I say this because I try as much as possible to avoid products made by American owned companies.

Especially when it comes to automotive and electronics.

American owned companies truly are out to screw consumers.

We take apart laptops and other electronics every day and I can say without any doubt that certain American owned companies design and engineer products to fail.

Same goes with cars. A friend of ours at my computer shop got a GMC truck a couple of years ago, brand new. Within six months, he had more rust on his truck that I do on my 1995 Volvo sedan.

Though, come to think of it, Japanese steel used in cars is atrocious quality as well.

Apple, Dell, HP, all the big auto makers, they are just the start of a list I could compile.

Virtually all mass-market tech products are manufactured in Asia, so I'm not sure that's germane to the point Sighty was making, which is purchasing things manufactured here.

I don't disagree about things being manufactured to break, though. My families' first VCR cost $700 in 1983 and was still running 20 years later. We haven't had a DVD player last more than 7 years. On the other hand, none of them have cost anywhere near $700.

And of course, things breaking means needing to purchase new things, which means more work for people making new things.

[Rudeboyelvis]

I bought an American-made long sleeve henley from a company called AG something...way overpaid for it (like 50 bucks) and if fell apart after 2 washings. Shame. I'd love to buy exclusively USA made clothes, but we don't make anything worth a crap anymore.

Edit - this one:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ag-jeans...k&resultback=0

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

I bought an American-made long sleeve henley from a company called AG something...way overpaid for it (like 50 bucks) and if fell apart after 2 washings. Shame. I'd love to buy exclusively USA made clothes, but we don't make anything worth a crap anymore.

Edit - this one:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ag-jeans...k&resultback=0

Hey Matt!! Check it out...Dan is wearing blouses again.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by GPK

Hey Matt!! Check it out...Dan is wearing blouses again.

I know that is an inside joke, but that is a nice shirt -- granted I think anytime you shop at Nordstrom you're overpaying!

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I know that is an inside joke, but that is a nice shirt -- granted I think anytime you shop at Nordstrom you're overpaying!

I'm not gonna lie. I use to wear Henley's.




















































In the 10th grade.

[alysheba4]

its hard to find 100% american product. hell, sprinfield armory which i think was the oldest american gun manfacturer is now made outside the U.S.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by GPK

I'm not gonna lie. I use to wear Henley's.




In the 10th grade.

When did you start wearing the lift sneakers with the fake Nike swish on the side? Sure, they add about 2 inches to your height but they are like a toupee bro, everyone knows...

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I know that is an inside joke, but that is a nice shirt -- granted I think anytime you shop at Nordstrom you're overpaying!

Sighty they have an online retailer that sells all of their overstock at really discounted prices. I don't shop at the store, but occasionally get stuff from here -

http://www.hautelook.com/

Most everything they sell there is top quality, but this shirt in particular was crap - and it was the only thing I've gotten that was "proudly made in the USA". Coincidence I'm sure, but still very pricy for something that is worse than Walmart quality.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

Sighty they have an online retailer that sells all of their overstock at really discounted prices. I don't shop at the store, but occasionally get stuff from here -

http://www.hautelook.com/

Most everything they sell there is top quality, but this shirt in particular was crap - and it was the only thing I've gotten that was "proudly made in the USA". Coincidence I'm sure, but still very pricy for something that is worse than Walmart quality.

Men are lucky, they can have order online and have a pretty good idea something is going to fit. Women's clothes vary so much I never order online. Instead we'll drag 20 items into a fitting room and decide we don't like any of them. I hate shopping...

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by GPK

Hey Matt!! Check it out...Dan is wearing blouses again.