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Call me picky!!!
While I was out shopping today, I was looking at the Christmas stuff that was on sale. I was looking at some really pretty big ceramic mugs that came with packets of tea. Then I noticed "Made in China", well, I am just kind of leery of anything painted that is made in China. Then I noticed some cute booties and Christmas socks--all made in China. Practically everything that was out was made in China. I guess I just never looked at the country of origin on all that stuff before. I do not have anything against China but I just cannot understand why there is so much of it here. Try and find something that says "Made in USA", almost impossible. I can't remember what internet site I was on the other day and was looking at flannel sheets and there written under the sheets was "Not made in China"! I know this may seem like a weird vent but I sure wish that I could see more things with the tag that said "Made in USA".
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01-02-2009 02:28 PM
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Showing my age here...
I remember the Wal-Mart commercials that said they were a strong MADE IN THE USA supporter. And if it was available, no matter what the cost difference: they would provide goods that were MADE IN THE USA.
Then here comes the 90s, and... you could not find 25% of the MADE IN THE USA stuff.
I know many other stores are just as bad... but I recall that commercial so vividly.
I am assuming that Customs is helping with the monitoring of lead paint items, and informing the proper departments.
At least I hope so.
I suggest changing stores you shop at: if possible. I know that many places are limited in the stores available, and if you are limited or stuck: it is even worse: you feel like you are a hostage.
So hard, not to facepalm some people
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Originally Posted by
lucimPI
While I was out shopping today, I was looking at the Christmas stuff that was on sale. I was looking at some really pretty big ceramic mugs that came with packets of tea. Then I noticed "Made in China", well, I am just kind of leery of anything painted that is made in China. Then I noticed some cute booties and Christmas socks--all made in China. Practically everything that was out was made in China. I guess I just never looked at the country of origin on all that stuff before. I do not have anything against China but I just cannot understand why there is so much of it here. Try and find something that says "Made in USA", almost impossible. I can't remember what internet site I was on the other day and was looking at flannel sheets and there written under the sheets was "Not made in China"! I know this may seem like a weird vent but I sure wish that I could see more things with the tag that said "Made in USA".
It's not impossible...it's just more expensive.....
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Mrs Pepperpot is a lady who always copes with the tricky situations that she finds herself in....
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It's scary isn't it??
I have been on a personal crusade for anti-china crap for a little over 2 years now.
What is scarier though, is FOOD.
Just take a look at your jarred or canned mushrooms as an example.
If they can poison our children's toys, pet's foods or our children's formulas...what are they doing to our CANNED OR BOTTLED foods??
2 days from now, tomorrow will be yesterday.
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And government wants to know why the unemployment in the US is so high...
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jedmatters, I sooo remember those walmart commercials and that was what made you so proud to shop there; that made in the USA(I think they even had some kind of symbol too, didn't they?)
My husband purchased a made in usa sweater in Dilliards several years ago. He wanted another one that was similar but told me specifically he wanted made in USA. Can I tell you how many websites I went to? Eddie Bauer, Macy's, Sears, Dilliards, Joseph A Banks, J Petermann, Lands's End, L L Bean...and every sweater I clicked on said, 'imported'. I couldn't believe it. I did a web search and found a website that is devoted to made in usa products but could not find any links for where I could find sweaters.
Better yet, try going overseas to visit relatives and try to bring them part of the USA...even worse. They LOVE Levi's but even trying to find the ones made in USA are harder to find. Of course, you can never go wrong with taking a boatload of Hershey's 
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Tunisia: do you have that website link still??
2 days from now, tomorrow will be yesterday.
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Originally Posted by
lucimPI
While I was out shopping today, I was looking at the Christmas stuff that was on sale. I was looking at some really pretty big ceramic mugs that came with packets of tea. Then I noticed "Made in China", well, I am just kind of leery of anything painted that is made in China. Then I noticed some cute booties and Christmas socks--all made in China. Practically everything that was out was made in China. I guess I just never looked at the country of origin on all that stuff before. I do not have anything against China but I just cannot understand why there is so much of it here. Try and find something that says "Made in USA", almost impossible. I can't remember what internet site I was on the other day and was looking at flannel sheets and there written under the sheets was "Not made in China"! I know this may seem like a weird vent but I sure wish that I could see more things with the tag that said "Made in USA".
If you want some really nice, warm flannel sheets go to Walmart. I bought some after Christmas and they are heavenly to climb into the bed. No cold sheets. I got king size for $34.97 Made in China of course. What isn't now?
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I am really picky about food and anything connected to food including plates and mugs that is made in China after the melamine tainted dog food and baby formula.
The scary part is that with food you never know if it has something from China in it like spices.
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I didn't save the link but thought I would do a search to see if anything looked familiar. I didn't find that one but one better. Look here:
http://www.americansworking.com/
I'm going to favor that site.
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we are careful with what we buy too China is not only place I avoid if I had the choice ... made in Mexico not allowed in my house
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