Not at all. I buy American whenever possible. At the same time, I realize many folks cannot afford to “buy American.” Chinese made goods are the only option for them.
“Not at all. I buy American whenever possible. At the same time, I realize many folks cannot afford to “buy American.” Chinese made goods are the only option for them.”
or saving up... Or buying used, or fixing what they have, or doing with out. Most of the stuff from China is just plastic crap we don’t need any way.
I bought a pair of boots made there a couple of years back for $60. Three months later they were leaking, and killing my feet. I tossed them and bought Red Wings for $120, and they have lasted 2.5 years. I will be sending them back to the factory to be resoled some time this year. It would be penny wise and pound foolish for me to purchase non USA made work boots.
I still proudly use my two old Homelite chain saws, they are as rugged as anything ever built but most users now don’t know that there once was a real American made Homelite chain saw that was used to cut big trees. Current Homelite models are what I call toy saws.
If I wanted a new chain saw I would have to buy a saw made in some other country, but my two Homelites are likely to be kicking strong long after I am gone if anyone still wants to use them.