Not made in China website

Bear Chow · 03-09-2009, 01:12 PM

Not made in China website

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RANTING ON

Can someone point me to some good references for American made goods? Here we are, our economy is in the crapper and I want to help the good ol USA. Recently I thought I was doing my part and bought a new pair of work boots. Without doing any research the 1st USA brand name that popped into my head was Redwings.

So I found a local store, found a decent pair of shoes. I was looking to spend a $100 it cost me $140. I brought them to my office to put them on this morning and when I grabbed the tongue to pull them up. "MADE IN CHINA", Crap!

I can tell you honostly my new $140 boots just aren't as comfortable as when I was trying them on in the store. That tag seems to be irritating the top of my foot and affecting my nervous system.

My own fault I admit it.

RANT OFF

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.

blazerbrad · 03-09-2009, 03:41 PM

I think the biggest issue is that people put cost and availability first. You have to admit that most "made in China" stuff is cheaper and easier to find.

A good example of the "easier to find" part is when I got new brake assemblies for my trailer last year. The local TSC is 5 minutes from my house, always open it seems, and had them sitting on the shelf.....but they were generic "made in China" ones. A couple of calls found USA made brand name parts FOR ABOUT THE SAME PRICE, but I had to drive 30 minutes away and sneak out of work early to get there while they were open.

acousticrawk · 03-09-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Chow

Not made in China website

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RANTING ON

Can someone point me to some good references for American made goods? Here we are, our economy is in the crapper and I want to help the good ol USA. Recently I thought I was doing my part and bought a new pair of work boots. Without doing any research the 1st USA brand name that popped into my head was Redwings.

So I found a local store, found a decent pair of shoes. I was looking to spend a $100 it cost me $140. I brought them to my office to put them on this morning and when I grabbed the tongue to pull them up. "MADE IN CHINA", Crap!

I can tell you honostly my new $140 boots just aren't as comfortable as when I was trying them on in the store. That tag seems to be irritating the top of my foot and affecting my nervous system.

My own fault I admit it.

RANT OFF

haha, yeah. only the REAL expensive RW's are made in the usa.

maddhatter · 03-09-2009, 09:07 PM

The government in there great wisdom thought it would be a good idea to make it so that we have to compete with slave labor prices. We can not and will not win this until the import / export laws are made more fair and the labor laws of China as well as all trade partners are in place. Yes the prices will go up but the economy would be better.

As long as people go on about how great products like Toyota's or Honda's are even when it is clear our cars and trucks are just as good or goes on about how there made here now, with no concern for how there empire was built in the first place to be able to build here now this will never change and we will get weaker and weaker until we are paying slave wages also. I'm all for trade just fair trade.

Why do we only like cars built by people that have tried to kill us in the past?

How is it fair when one tv is built by slaves and one by well paid workers?

fabricator · 03-09-2009, 10:15 PM

i've got stickers that say...

LOST YOUR JOB YET ?
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KEEP BUYING FORIEGN !

GPER · 03-10-2009, 07:02 AM

Honda's are made here in Ohio, they also have all their black top replaced every five years. so they do contribute to this states economy.

JeepHD · 03-10-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GPER

Honda's are made here in Ohio, they also have all their black top replaced every five years. so they do contribute to this states economy.

I have also "heard" that Honda has a preference to deal with other Japanese businesses to supply them. So even if an American business bid lower, they may still go with a Japanese business. I am near Anna, so I can definitely say Honda has helped the local economy.

I have a question to pose. Let's say you have a local mom and pop retail location selling chinese products. Do you support them, or do you still buy american (I think the Redwing example would fit this scenario). Seems to me that it would be better supporting a local business no matter where there product is made.

carwash · 03-10-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fabricator

i've got stickers that say...

LOST YOUR JOB YET ?
---------------------
KEEP BUYING FORIEGN !

says the guy that only wheels foreign ****.

fabricator · 03-10-2009, 07:03 PM

didn't buy it, was junk when i got it...

am comfortable with it
spent thousands to get it to where it is... "EDIT which is still junk""
cash was spent in the U.S.
it's kinda like you...
trying to think whats left that is stock....not much comes to mind
couple of housings , block, cowl......you know

most all has been bought
or built right here

still have stickers...

itbrokeagain · 03-10-2009, 09:23 PM

My favorite.

American Standard china products say on their box made in Mexico.
Sorry I mean porceline not china. Ha

BiggDaddy · 03-11-2009, 12:06 PM

Dannon yogurt, made in Minster, OH. By me even!!

BiggDaddy

her94yj · 03-11-2009, 05:26 PM

wow not sure how to chime in here i work for a German company thats got plants all over the world 109 for a fact but the one i give a
sh^t about is right here in ohio the one that hands me my check every week, as for the big 3 well wow how do i put this softly i think they brought alot of this on themself while honda and yota where building long running and great gas mileage cars and offering them for 15k and under new. while the big 3 where going big and adding a blue tooth hook up a tv in the head sets gps that can tell me the temp of some place ill never go. yet wanting me to shell out 25-30 k for a car that is not so good on gas and alot of junk i dont need. all i ask in a car is get me from home to work and back EVERYDAY and dont cost me half a days pay to fill it up 2 times a week to go work 3 days a week to just make the car payment.........

sorry rant over

94Dodge Truggy · 03-12-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by her94yj

wow not sure how to chime in here i work for a German company thats got plants all over the world 109 for a fact but the one i give a
sh^t about is right here in ohio the one that hands me my check every week, as for the big 3 well wow how do i put this softly i think they brought alot of this on themself while honda and yota where building long running and great gas mileage cars and offering them for 15k and under new. while the big 3 where going big and adding a blue tooth hook up a tv in the head sets gps that can tell me the temp of some place ill never go. yet wanting me to shell out 25-30 k for a car that is not so good on gas and alot of junk i dont need. all i ask in a car is get me from home to work and back EVERYDAY and dont cost me half a days pay to fill it up 2 times a week to go work 3 days a week to just make the car payment.........

sorry rant over

Last I looked honda and toyota were priced comparably. U.S. unions and labor are main causes of american auto industry crisis. Good American machinery is still out there for the consumer. You just have to have some knowledge of the product before you buy it to make a good purchase. All of the machines in my shop are U.S. made. Planning on purchasing another soon to do my part in helping the economy.

carwash · 03-12-2009, 09:34 AM

It's not the big things, it's the little things... I don't think it's the cars, etc, it's EVERYTHING else...

Let me take a walk around my house here... see what i come up with. Let's start with what i'm wearing...

New Balance shoes - Europe
Tshirt from Steve & Berrys - Mexico
Henley shirt from Target - Guatamala
Lee Jeans from Sears - Bangladesh
Hanes underwear from Walmart - India
Hanes socks from - India
Samsung TV - Japan
JVC dvd player - Japan (victor co. of japan - jvc)
Sony surround sound system - Japan
Motorola cable box - America (WOW)
Kitchen Towels - Pakistan
Panasonic camera - Japan
Area rug from Target - Mexico
Dishes from Bed Bath Beyond - China
Silverware from same - China
Baby Blanket - China

And that's just the stuff within eyeshot of me here sitting in the living room...

That's where we are failing, not the car industry... it's EVERYTHING else... everything i have sitting here is imported. It sucks.

03-09-2009, 01:12 PM	#1
Bear Chow Jeepless Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxford, Oh Posts: 302	Not made in China website Not made in China website -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RANTING ON Can someone point me to some good references for American made goods? Here we are, our economy is in the crapper and I want to help the good ol USA. Recently I thought I was doing my part and bought a new pair of work boots. Without doing any research the 1st USA brand name that popped into my head was Redwings. So I found a local store, found a decent pair of shoes. I was looking to spend a $100 it cost me $140. I brought them to my office to put them on this morning and when I grabbed the tongue to pull them up. "MADE IN CHINA", Crap! I can tell you honostly my new $140 boots just aren't as comfortable as when I was trying them on in the store. That tag seems to be irritating the top of my foot and affecting my nervous system. My own fault I admit it. RANT OFF

03-09-2009, 10:15 PM	#6
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	i've got stickers that say... LOST YOUR JOB YET ? --------------------- KEEP BUYING FORIEGN ! __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

03-10-2009, 07:03 PM	#10
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	didn't buy it, was junk when i got it... am comfortable with it spent thousands to get it to where it is... "EDIT which is still junk"" cash was spent in the U.S. it's kinda like you... trying to think whats left that is stock....not much comes to mind couple of housings , block, cowl......you know most all has been bought or built right here still have stickers... __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

03-10-2009, 09:23 PM	#11
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	My favorite. American Standard china products say on their box made in Mexico. Sorry I mean porceline not china. Ha __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

03-11-2009, 12:06 PM	#12
BiggDaddy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sidney, Ohio Posts: 52	Eat more yogurt!! Dannon yogurt, made in Minster, OH. By me even!! BiggDaddy __________________ '82 CJ-7, 6" lift, stock axles 258, 35x15.50x15 TSL/SX Rustoleum Gray

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.

03-09-2009, 03:41 PM	#3
blazerbrad - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 831 Images: 6	I think the biggest issue is that people put cost and availability first. You have to admit that most "made in China" stuff is cheaper and easier to find. A good example of the "easier to find" part is when I got new brake assemblies for my trailer last year. The local TSC is 5 minutes from my house, always open it seems, and had them sitting on the shelf.....but they were generic "made in China" ones. A couple of calls found USA made brand name parts FOR ABOUT THE SAME PRICE, but I had to drive 30 minutes away and sneak out of work early to get there while they were open.

03-09-2009, 09:07 PM	#5
maddhatter Join Date: May 2007 Location: loveland OH Posts: 324	The government in there great wisdom thought it would be a good idea to make it so that we have to compete with slave labor prices. We can not and will not win this until the import / export laws are made more fair and the labor laws of China as well as all trade partners are in place. Yes the prices will go up but the economy would be better. As long as people go on about how great products like Toyota's or Honda's are even when it is clear our cars and trucks are just as good or goes on about how there made here now, with no concern for how there empire was built in the first place to be able to build here now this will never change and we will get weaker and weaker until we are paying slave wages also. I'm all for trade just fair trade. Why do we only like cars built by people that have tried to kill us in the past? How is it fair when one tv is built by slaves and one by well paid workers?

03-10-2009, 07:02 AM	#7
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	Honda's are made here in Ohio, they also have all their black top replaced every five years. so they do contribute to this states economy.

03-11-2009, 05:26 PM	#13
her94yj Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: nw ohio Posts: 109	wow not sure how to chime in here i work for a German company thats got plants all over the world 109 for a fact but the one i give a sh^t about is right here in ohio the one that hands me my check every week, as for the big 3 well wow how do i put this softly i think they brought alot of this on themself while honda and yota where building long running and great gas mileage cars and offering them for 15k and under new. while the big 3 where going big and adding a blue tooth hook up a tv in the head sets gps that can tell me the temp of some place ill never go. yet wanting me to shell out 25-30 k for a car that is not so good on gas and alot of junk i dont need. all i ask in a car is get me from home to work and back EVERYDAY and dont cost me half a days pay to fill it up 2 times a week to go work 3 days a week to just make the car payment......... sorry rant over __________________ 94 yj 4.0 HO header cold air stock drive line (for now )

03-12-2009, 09:34 AM	#15
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	It's not the big things, it's the little things... I don't think it's the cars, etc, it's EVERYTHING else... Let me take a walk around my house here... see what i come up with. Let's start with what i'm wearing... New Balance shoes - Europe Tshirt from Steve & Berrys - Mexico Henley shirt from Target - Guatamala Lee Jeans from Sears - Bangladesh Hanes underwear from Walmart - India Hanes socks from - India Samsung TV - Japan JVC dvd player - Japan (victor co. of japan - jvc) Sony surround sound system - Japan Motorola cable box - America (WOW) Kitchen Towels - Pakistan Panasonic camera - Japan Area rug from Target - Mexico Dishes from Bed Bath Beyond - China Silverware from same - China Baby Blanket - China And that's just the stuff within eyeshot of me here sitting in the living room... That's where we are failing, not the car industry... it's EVERYTHING else... everything i have sitting here is imported. It sucks. __________________