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Trigger · 03-09-2009, 01:45 PM

I hear ya! It's becoming increasingly difficult to find items that are made in America, even items you always thought would be. My dad loves Old Timer pocket knives, so I was looking for one to get him for Christmas. Went to Tractor Supply to get one and sure enough, Made in China. I told the salesperson to put it back. I told him I didn't want one that was made in China. He just looked at me confused. I found a web site that sold older versions of the knife and actually paid more to get a couple of them, but they are made in the USA, which is all I really cared about. I also recently looked for a pair of boots and have always liked Danners. Went to a store and sure enough, Made in China was written on them. Heck, Rocky Boots used to be made in Nelsonville, OH, but once again, they've been shipped overseas. It's going to take consumers not buying these items before the companies are going to do anything about it. The problem is that most people are sheep and will simply purchase whatever is in front of them without even thinking about it.

03-09-2009, 01:45 PM	#2
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	I hear ya! It's becoming increasingly difficult to find items that are made in America, even items you always thought would be. My dad loves Old Timer pocket knives, so I was looking for one to get him for Christmas. Went to Tractor Supply to get one and sure enough, Made in China. I told the salesperson to put it back. I told him I didn't want one that was made in China. He just looked at me confused. I found a web site that sold older versions of the knife and actually paid more to get a couple of them, but they are made in the USA, which is all I really cared about. I also recently looked for a pair of boots and have always liked Danners. Went to a store and sure enough, Made in China was written on them. Heck, Rocky Boots used to be made in Nelsonville, OH, but once again, they've been shipped overseas. It's going to take consumers not buying these items before the companies are going to do anything about it. The problem is that most people are sheep and will simply purchase whatever is in front of them without even thinking about it.