A Kmart by me doesn’t even staff electronics anymore; when a cluster of three or more customers gather the lady in jewelry nearby calls someone on a public accress system.
I like the falling prices, but you’d be amazed how crappy some of the cheap Red Chinese stuff is; book bags where the zipper pulls come off in a week or two, sneakers where the seams tear after a couple of real uses, etc.
How much did these companies make selling this garbage for “American” prices while paying Red Chinese slaves pennies a day to make it?
I agree with the crappy Chinese product comment.
I’ve had it simply not work right out of the box, I’ve had it fall apart as soon as it’s minimally used, and when dealing with tools, I’ve had them break after just a month of use.
So, I went back to quality US or European products (husquvarna). I try to get US, but it’s amazing that there are now only 2 US power tool manufacturers, DeWalt and Porter Cable. I did find a power drill by Milwaukee that was still US made, but I think they sold everything else to the Chinese.
I’ve not had problems since.
It’s a brand she’s had before so she knows they’re good quality and will last for years. A couple of years ago, the boy splurged and bought American Eagle jeans ($70) with some birthday money. Three months later they had completely fallen apart. Lesson learned for that one! LOL
In one store, their t-shirts (T-SHIRTS, mind you!) are always $70. As you said, I know that sucker cost 17 cents to make. I wonder who they donated to and how many $70 t-shirts they’re selling these days?