I've been taking too much for granted, but that illusion isn't working any more.
The quality and value of simple tools and kitchen utensils has declined to the point that I purchase most of them at flea markets and antique malls. There are a lot of very high-quality implements to be had at rock-bottom prices. But food and medicine have to be purchased new, and the labelling can be very deceptive. I bought a first aid kit this weekend. The plastic case proudly proclaims "Made in USA" but the contents are entirely sourced from China. I suppose that the outer box is made here, and the deceptive label is therefore not actionable.