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To the man that came in and tried to rant about how "nothing is made in the USA": did you even look?

If you mistrust the word of your local clerks, perhaps you could trust the facts from strangers on the tool called the Internet.  Sorry dude, but the nothing-is-made-in-the-USA is a tired complaint and no longer shows frustration, but rather, lazy stinginess.

Also, for items of which there is no domestically made alternative, have you considered that maybe it is not as simple as you think?  There are a lot of things that consumers expect to be inexpensive and I cannot imagine a USA version.  Who is going to work in these factories?  Because YOUR kids are going to have Important Jobs, not lowly factory work.

Anyway.  I think of this often.

Domestic bliss

Everyday customers complain about the number of items that are made in China. They come in, find the item they want, and when they see it is made in China, ask "Do you have one that's not made in CHINA?!?"

Hilarity ensues when I say "we can order it!" and pull out a catalog to show then the U.S. or European made version of the object. Prices are 3-6 times as much as the Chinese made items. Many people cannot wrap their minds around this.

Despite life-time guarantees, superior materials and construction, and prospective pride of ownership, many customers go with the China made model just because it is cheaper.

I do not mean to imply that I am annoyed with people that don't "buy American;" I do get annoyed with people that bitch and preach and then don't spring some cash for America. Oh, sure talk your talk and squish up your face when you say "made in China," but when you then refuse to actually BUY the U.S. products, you are a hypocrite.

So if you're not going to Buy American, shut up. If you want to save some money, I don't care.
Please, just buy something from me.