[DBtoo]

Speaking of quality of products, has anyone noticed how everyday household items are of such poor quality and don't last? Take phones for instance. It is so hard to find a phone now that doesn't crap out after 6 months or so. And even baking pans, the coating comes off when you use them, and I'm talking about putting them in a 350 degree oven. It's very discouraging to bake a cake and when it comes out, it is covered on the bottom with silver colored slivers. The same with the bedding sold at stores such as Bed Bath & Beyond, where the vast majority of their products are made in China. Even sheets bought from there simply disinigrate after washing them a few times. Things are made terribly now. The Soviet Union used to be that way also, their products were famously terrible.

[nopardons]

You buy cheap garbage and expect it to last ? You are buying things made by other countries and THEN come here and complain that Americans are losing their jobs ? You, dear, are a hypocrite and then some !

First of all, WHY are you buy nonstick pans ? Anyone who is a good cook / baker ( and yes, I am ! ) , knows that you get superior results from NONCOATED pans, which are " seasoned " by repeated use. Learn how to cook and buy something more expensive; it'll last longer.

Your sheets fall apart ? What are YOU buying ? My daughter has bought some bedding from Bed Bath and Beyond and it's still perfect... after 5 years of constant washings / being sent to the laundry. Want something that will REALLY last ? Cough up the money ( yes, they ARE expensive ) for Irish linen sheets. They'll outlast you and your chjildren and their children. Too expensive ? Okay, then buy some Wamsutta ( yes dear, an AMERICAN company )sheets, that are at least 250 count and 100% cotten percale. They need to be washed and starched and ironed; however, they'll last at least 10 years.

Your phones break after SIX months ? WHAT ARE YOU BUYING ? And here I was complaining, that our phones break after three years, or so. LOL