wooffer Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I call Chinese products, "CHINK". It stands for "Cheap Horrible Imitation Nasty Krap". Ross Perot warned against NAFTA, he said you would hear a loud sucking noise as jobs leave this nation, but Clinton ( and the Repubs) signed it anyway. I just bought a Buck knife and it was USA made. Sadly most foundrys have closed in the USA. All brake rotors come from China and warp after a couple years, or simply rust apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve863 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 You fellas love to bitch it seems. Not all products made in China are junk. For what you pay for them, many items actually are pretty good. Try making them in the US for the price? Plenty of electronic items made there that work quite well. Plus I have bought plenty of items made in the US over the years that were pretty close to being junk, too. I have had numerous washers, dryers made in the US that needed constant repair, so exactly where was the American quality and craftsmanship on those items? Nowhere! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdkExp Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I run a small outdoor store where we have American made product sitting right next to Chinese made product (primarily kayaks). As an example the American made kayak costs $800 and the Chinese made product cost $500. The Chinese product is built just as well as the American product and outsells the American boats all day long. It costs more to produce product in the US and American consumers don't care where it's made as long as it's less expensive. If I just carried American made product I'd be out of business... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-light Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Read this!! http://money.cnn.com/2012/02/13/smallbusiness/American_manufacturing/index.htm?iid=HP_River Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhu Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 All this bitching about Chinese products being inferior, but most of you still buy Chinese. I hate the way that the economy is collapsing as well as the next person, but blaming the Chinese and their products is just ignorant. We live in a country where money talks, and bullshit walks. For most Americans, if they wanted to get ahead in life, they'll need to make adjustments to how they spend, and survive in the corporate world, even if that means buying Chinese products and outsourcing to 3rd world countries. I'd rather risk buying a poorly made product for 1/10 the price of a quality product, anyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Nicky Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 All this bitching about Chinese products being inferior, but most of you still buy Chinese. I hate the way that the economy is collapsing as well as the next person, but blaming the Chinese and their products is just ignorant. We live in a country where money talks, and bullshit walks. For most Americans, if they wanted to get ahead in life, they'll need to make adjustments to how they spend, and survive in the corporate world, even if that means buying Chinese products and outsourcing to 3rd world countries. I'd rather risk buying a poorly made product for 1/10 the price of a quality product, anyday. If nobody bitched, and just rolled over and accepted the screwing, nothing would ever change. I for one would rather fight back, even if it's a small gesture. I buy American every chance I get, like the old adage, you DO get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loworange88 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Doc Martens are made in China now too. Pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELMER J. FUDD Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) Anyone ever get that chain email about the Chinese aircraft carrier which ends in "I guess they take collecting their debt seriously"? This thread is exactly why I'm not worried about it LOL. Damn thing probably doesn't work very well either. Edited February 14, 2012 by ELMER J. FUDD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 AMERICANMADEWORKBOOTS.COM I bought my first pair of Carolinas from them 8 months ago and they are better than any Red Wing or any other boot I have ever owned. Period. There is American stuff out there. You just have to look for it and be willing to spend what it's worth Every pair of Carolina boots this place had were made in China. Some of them must make both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Not for nothing but this reminds me of that kid who was trying to sue McDonalds for making him fat. Plain and simple. If you don't like it, don't buy it. I don't understand why people buy it and then complain about it. No one if putting a gun to your head and forcing you to eat at McDonalds either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Not for nothing but this reminds me of that kid who was trying to sue McDonalds for making him fat. Plain and simple. If you don't like it, don't buy it. I don't understand why people buy it and then complain about it. No one if putting a gun to your head and forcing you to eat at McDonalds either. ?? I did not buy it if you were referring to me. I was just commenting on how hard it was to find American made boots. I have really made a concerted effort to try to buy more American goods. And no I do not eat McDonalds either yik! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) ?? I did not buy it if you were referring to me. I was just commenting on how hard it was to find American made boots. I have really made a concerted effort to try to buy more American goods. And no I do not eat McDonalds either yik! No. A general statement. Not targetted at any one individual at all. Edited February 14, 2012 by Elmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve863 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 And no I do not eat McDonalds either yik! I reckon Chinese take-out isn't popular with some of you fellas either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I reckon Chinese take-out isn't popular with some of you fellas either? I haven't eaten it since I decided to buy American. I have been looking for years and believe it or not it is all Chinese made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doewhacker Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I reckon Chinese take-out isn't popular with some of you fellas either? Only if its made by a real American getting paid high wages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doewhacker Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Oddly enough fortune cookies were invented and made in NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Oddly enough fortune cookies were invented and made in NY. And Chop Suey was invented in San Francisco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Nicky Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I reckon Chinese take-out isn't popular with some of you fellas either? Only if the dog used in the recipe was raised here in the US, on dog food produced here in the US. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Oddly enough fortune cookies were invented and made in NY. The first 3 billion produced in NY all had the same fortune....."you will be over taxed in the coming year" and they were right 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve863 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I haven't eaten it since I decided to buy American. I have been looking for years and believe it or not it is all Chinese made. Maybe we ought to ask them where they get the rice, beef, pork, chicken, chop sticks, etc. that they use before we put down the $4 for a meal?? I figure there has to be some American made or grown item in there somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Maybe we ought to ask them where they get the rice, beef, pork, chicken, chop sticks, etc. that they use before we put down the $4 for a meal?? I figure there has to be some American made or grown item in there somewhere. Believe it or not some of this stuff is encouraged by our own Govt. Many of the projects we look at have requirements for "Rapidly Renewable Resoures". One of the largest available is BAMBOO. While we do have some it the states it is mainly shipped in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve863 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 The first 3 billion produced in NY all had the same fortune....."you will be over taxed in the coming year" and they were right Funny! If I had only listened to my fortune cookie a few days before I signed on to this forum, when it said "soon you will be entering the twilight zone". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HectorBuckBuster Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 What I love is all the Hippies you see driving around with Buy Local Stickers on their cars.The you look and they are driviing a Toyota's Prius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tughillhunter Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I just had a prius stuck in my tire.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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