Posted on 12/31/2001 12:11:34 PM PST by Fester Chugabrew
As a discussion recently transpired here on Free Republic, it occurred to me how many cheap goods have infiltrated the marketplaces of the USA. It also occurred to me that Free Republic would be the best place to begin a list of those products, made in the United States of America, that today have a long lasting quality about them.
I mean tangible goods. For example, when I was younger I had a few Tonka® trucks. Look at a Tonka® truck today, you you will certainly see how they don't make them like they used to. Too much plastic, and a "Made in Hong Kong" label. The same seems to have happened, by and large, with Lionel® Trains. While this is the perfect forum to debate the reasons for such cheapening of durigible goods, we should do something practical here on the side.
So let us build a list of the best stuff made in the United States of America, and let that list be shared. Then, perhaps, when the next holiday season arrives we will know what things to purchase as gifts. We will also know throughout the year what tangible goods may be of most benefit to our homes and families. We can do this "on the side" as it were, while we debate the more serious issues facing our land and people.
Please make sure the items are made in the USA. Think of those tangibles that have enduring qualities about them. Attributes would include: Heavy duty, solid design, long lasting reputation, high standards, etc. If, along the way, we discover there is little or nothing of true value made in the USA, then maybe some of us will be inspired to start something, or build something, of long lasting quality.
Some may come along to plug their own goods. That's okay, as long as it's quality stuff. In view of the fact, however, that this forum is not to be a platform for personal business advertising it may not be a good idea. Others have already begun a recent thread on FR to put forth the idea of a "Made in the USA" store. Please peruse this thread as well, but then come back here to help us list specific products that might be included in such a store.
As the list becomes tried and true we might refine it and release it as perhaps, for lack of a better title: The Made in USA List of Goods Made in the USA.
Anyone who appreciates really tough, STYLIN', finely finished shirts, jackets and pants (w/ expando waists to 2XL for big boys) and sportswear for men, women, and kids.
Available at the best outdoor clothing stores around the country ... All Made in USA, using HONEST LABOR.
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"Made in Austria
Glock Inc., Smyrna GA"
But its about 8 years old. (Pre-foo foo grips) The new ones might be different.
But that's just the best stuff from Hitlary's perspective.
You worked for a FH, but growing up, getting Licensed, and the telling all,
I sold it all after Dad Died!
RIS
---(for now!)
have a happy sinkspur
andy fautheree
homer dangler
ken bresien
clark frazier
harry pope
horace warner
and many more!!
not made in america, but good quality:
moto guzzi!
more reliable + less expensive than HD!
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