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Offline Jackal1

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« on: April 25, 2005, 08:24:16 AM »
For the U.S. citizen who practiced buying Made In The U.S.A. products as a practice, I have a couple of questions.
  Do you still try to follow this practice?
  How difficult do you find it to do in today`s state of affairs?
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Offline Schaden

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« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2005, 08:31:39 AM »
Bit difficult when you're dealing with a global economy......
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« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2005, 09:39:43 AM »
Yes

Very difficult.

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« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2005, 09:44:28 AM »
no, it is not difficult with just a bit of effort- and it's important.... although in some areas we have no choice due to availibility.

(Did you know John Deere tractors are made in Japan and Kubota tractors are made in America? Freaky, huh?)
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« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2005, 09:52:35 AM »
In MANY areas we have no choice.

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« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2005, 10:50:04 AM »
Most products have components from all over the world don't they? Take Harley Davidson. The all American motorcycle has Japanese carbs, brakes etc. Same for Triumph that  made in England logo doesn't apply to the Jap German and Italian parts? And the same is true all over.

Maybe we should buy products that are assembled in our respective countries. My Girlfreinds Nissan provides plenty of work for people in Sunderland, My Triumph is put together in Hinkley, etc etc.

Nothing wrong with being patriotic just got to be realistic too. The world is one big place now!.
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« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2005, 10:57:17 AM »
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In MANY areas we have no choice.

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Really. I'm buying a piece of equipment and I have a choice between Heidelberg of Germany and Hamada of Japan- there's nothing comperable that's Made in America.
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« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2005, 11:03:38 AM »
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Really. I'm buying a piece of equipment and I have a choice between Heidelberg of Germany and Hamada of Japan- there's nothing comperable that's Made in America.


Well you lost me here, would seem to be making my point.

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« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2005, 11:38:37 AM »
I'm siting the exception that proves the rule. Most areas we can find Made in America products with little effort- my 2003 Taurus is MMA, my Sea Ray, my pick-up, my firearms, even my underwear is MMA. (Haines is Union BTW)

Other areas, such as TVs and CD players, it's tougher cause American Made is so much more expensive, but if you make half an effort you'll find Made in America goods are out there, it takes a bit of effort to find them is all.
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« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2005, 11:47:13 AM »
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I'm siting the exception that proves the rule.


Expect exception don't prove a rule, they disprove it.  :confused:
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« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2005, 11:51:45 AM »
My Honda Accord was American made with 93% American parts.

I am working on building a model railroad and it is almost impossible to find stuff made in the US.  DPM is the exception.  http://www.dpmkits.com/
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« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2005, 12:13:21 PM »
I use to but just gave up.. Some things are made here but if you look at the parts that are made for a given product you'll find the 20% is not made here.

Fit & Finish.. I think the Japanese have a highter Quality control still over us here in the US.
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« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2005, 12:34:45 PM »
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In MANY areas we have no choice.

shamus


 I suggest carpet bombing and then we can  establish proper democracy....


Then you will have choice my lill son  
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« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2005, 12:38:39 PM »
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For the U.S. citizen who practiced buying Made In The U.S.A. products as a practice, I have a couple of questions.
  Do you still try to follow this practice?
  How difficult do you find it to do in today`s state of affairs?



Do you count "Made in USA, Assembled in Malaysia" as well ? :D
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Offline Maverick

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« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2005, 01:01:10 PM »
I have heard some folks talk almost rabidly about this subject especially when supporting Union activites. (seen quite a few bumper stickers as well). It's really silly to me in some respects as those "American made" products came with foriegn maufacturer tags. Example 2 of my former vehicles, a Dodge PU with a made in Canada sticker (and metric fitttings) as well as a Ford PU labled "hecho en Mexico".

As a consumer I purchase based on my needs and sometimes on my political considerations. I support who I wish with my purchasing power and that includes American products as well. I want the best value for my dollar and will buy from those who provide it. If the company is active in areas I am not in agreement with, I buy from a competitor. My choice and I exercise it.
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