Holiday Shopping: Putting Our Money Where Our Mouth Is (vanity)

<self> | 11/23/2007 | <self>

[ichabod1]

Well, obviously putting “made in” labels on products is a vicious, racist, anti-sino action, and in the interests of free trade and passing the global test, they should be eliminated.

[Lexinom]

Thank you! You've influenced some of our own buying decisions this year.

BTW American-made Lincoln Logs are still available, albeit with a different name now.

[Think free or die]

"Legos, from Denmark. Remember the Muhammad cartoonists!"

Read labels carefully on Lego products. They have been sourcing some of their parts from China more recently.

[Lexinom]

Probably the small and complex parts. It seems anything small and complex and/or electronic must, as though by fiat, come from China. Makes one wonder...

[Just A Nobody]

http://buyamerican.com/

Awesome site: http://www.stillmadeinusa.com/
This site is a voluntary effort by one woman to help shoppers find products made in USA.

http://www.madeinusa.com/

http://www.nbwebexpress.com/information/madeinusa.asp
New Balance shoes made in the USA

http://www.madeinusaforever.com/

http://www.madeinusa.org/
Much exploring can be done at this site.

[Just A Nobody]

Thanks for that link! I saved it for the future. In fact, I have a new folder in my "Favorites" for all this stuff.

Thanks for the motivation to finally search.

[Sun]

“Lastly, remember to pray for the Chinese people - many of whom are our Christian brothers and sisters - and yes, for their government. The nation is indeed a threat, both economically and militarily, but God is above all and holds the hearts of kings.”

Prayers for all!

[Sun]

Thanks for those links to help us buy American.

[Sun]

Here are Made in U.S.A. clothes for the ladies, very reasonably priced with free alterations, and free shipping for orders over $50 (last time I ordered):

http://pumpkincreekclothing.com/product.php?productID=12

[madison10]

Just purchased a big-wheel-type trike for nephew off a USA product website. Cost more, but it was made in the USA for the most part. We’ll see if it’s any better come Christmas.

[Lexinom]

Thank you Sun! (my wife thanks you too :) )

Here's yet another site, not real complete, but a concluding sentence before the brief "list" contains a rather sobering reminder: "Given present trends, a product 'not made in China' six months ago may be made there now."

http://notmadeinchina.siteideas.net/notmade_links.htm

[Just A Nobody]

YW...I had fun looking! ;*)

[geopyg]

CRAFTSMAN TOOLS

I also just got an email/spam type thing about SEARS and how much they support the troops (keeping them on the payroll at their regular pay rather than the minimum, vet projects, health care, etc.) Check it out at Snopes.com and it is confirmed.

I’ll have to find something to buy at SEARS this year! (A couple new pair of CARHARTTS - another item made in the U.S. as well as abroad? (Europe??).

[Sun]

And thank you, again.

[Sun]

I had fun looking and buying. I usually like to try clothes on first, but the price was so reasonable, I thought I’d buy a skirt, top and slacks, and could always wear them around the house, or under a coat if they didn’t look good. But everything fit very well for me, and I loved the free alterations.

[Brad’s Gramma]

BTTT

[Lexinom]

Do you know of anyone that sells a rigid suitcase (the big rolling kind) that is made in the U.S.A.? I was pleased to find one U.S. supplier (Zebulon U.S.A.), but everything they make is of the outdoorsy duffle bag variety and may not be right for business travel.

[Brad’s Gramma]

I. Just. Threw. One. Away.

aaaaaaaaaaccccccckkkkkkkk

[Lexinom]

:-)

Actually I did find something more in line with what we're seeking:

Tough Traveler

I don't really care how rigid it is, just that it is large enough for most of the clothes for a family of five and can double for business travel. The CYR on that page is pretty close.

[AuntB]

Bump for reference, thanks, Lex.