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13 Comments on I still prefer "Made in America"
TREY, It seems like everything I buy anymore is made in China. Now that is something I love about the Southern Living Parties everything sold is made somewhere here in the states. I had one of their competitors parties a few years ago and EVERYTHING came tagged with "made in China". I made the decision then that I would try to buy American. It is sure hard though as most everything is made somewhere else and you are right the quality is inferior.
Domestic auto manufacturers need to get financially stable and continue to build quality products Trey to add confidence to buyers looking at the domestic product. We are in a global economy but I think buying U.S. is good for U.S. employees too. If GM goes bankrupt, the image problem alone will hurt them even more.
You are so right. Everything is made somewhere else. I just wished there were more American products to choose from. I don't have a problem paying more for quality.
Hi Trey, Is anything even made in the good old U S of A any more?
Hi Trey!
I tried....just try to find any womans clothing that is made in the United States! I did a small study when I was out shopping one day. I literally could not find one item! That has to change!
Howdy there Trey
I'm with you 100% my friend. We need to buy American made. We need to get back to the day of maken thing here, in the USA.
Trey,
Nice post. Up here in Idaho we have had a "Buy Idaho" campaign for years. A lot of stores proudly display the slogan and some of us try real hard to do just that. It is hard though.
Marchel
That is a really neat story about the southern living party. We need to sprerd the word on that tidbit!
Gary
If I am not mistaken GM was the largest company in the world at one time.
In 2007 I heard that Buicks were the 2nd best of All vehicles with the least customer complaints.....IE they are well built.
Cindy
Quality lasts. Cheap junk doesn't. In the long run quality saves $$$$$$$$$.
Shirley
Yes lots of fast food and gasoline... ;-)
Trey - Most every clothing item I pick up in a department store lately is coming out of China! Most shocking was a prescription medication which I picked up at my local pharmacy. Right under the main label, it states it was manufacturered in China. I remember when Bush was president, he put the cabosh on folks trying to get their meds from Canada to save money! I agree with you - I would like to see more items manufacturered in this country. Alas, it's often a very blurred line. For instance, Toyotas are assembled here in the United States, they are sold at dealerships which employ our citizens, and serviced by them also. On the other hand, many of our "American" cars are assembled with parts from Mexico, some are assembled in Canada, and replacement parts can come from anywhere! Buying American, isn't as absolute, or as easy as it once was!
Myrl
I am noticing that too about clothing. I have a couple of sport shirts made in USA that are 20 years old and still look and wear great. It is tough on the auto situation.. but the idea is to have the jobs here.
Trey Great Post. I wanted to make sure that you saw my last post. Since you are in College Station I thought you may enjoy. Where have all the 12th Men Gone????
Have a wonderful day!
Alice
Buy U.S.A. and support our country is a good rule of thumb. No more China -Support Our Country and let's get back to basics. Bring home those jobs that overseas and give our folks a job.
Alice
I read it and it was great. Way to go!
Carl
I still think we can produce quality goods and compete.