You got it. I, for one, haven't noticed decent sneakers getting cheaper since the 'Made in China' label began appearing on them. Or much else come to think of it. I have noticed that it's *impossible* to buy a stuffed animal that *isn't* made in China. Lots more besides...
Pass along pricing is a joke. You pay what they can compel you to pay and still have you be interested in buying.
What they pay is a whole different matter.
The spread between their purchase price, and ours is where they make money. These guys don't want to trim their own fat and run a real business.
Fact is, these big corporations will sink if the game is changed. Medium size businesses ($100 million in revenue+) will run the show if I am in charge.