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The Tip is 'Ask Before You Buy' I went to a department store for a pair of dress shoes recently. The clerk helped me with three different pairs that I tried on. 'The Big Secret' was on the forefront of my mind so I asked, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman responded that they were in fact imported. "Do you have any Made In America shoes like these?" I asked. To my surprise he said, "We have a whole line of Made In USA shoes." I was able to purchase the same color and style with the Made In USA label. These Made in America shoes were less expensive, came with a better warranty and were more comfortable. It's amazing how often this simple Made in US question yields unexpected and often times pleasant results. I now ask this question regularly, whereas before I would not have thought to ask for a Made in America alternative. More often than not, I can find a Made in America product of higher quality and at the same, or slightly higher price. Asking the question is so simple and can make a positive impact, in both the short and long term. Try it sometime. If you are like me, you may be surprised with how many Made in US products are out there. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that benefits many. With your help America will be ours again and that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Pimentel and Sons At the age of 14, Lorenzo Pimentel began apprenticing at his brothers' guitar-making shop in Mexico. His passion for the craft helped him advance quickly, and soon after he was building guitars on his own. At the age of 23, he came to the United States where he began making guitars in a violin store. In 1951, he moved to Carlsbad, NM where he opened his own shop. It wasn't long before he'd mastered creating exquisite classical guitars. Four of his sons each embraced his legacy, and four decades later, the family name is known around the world as the best guitar makers alive. They're the only ones who make each instrument completely by hand, tailored specifically to each customer. The Pimentel brothers can't imagine doing anything else. Their expertise, perfectionism and love of the art have made guitar making their calling. They are Rick Pimentel, now President of Pimentel Guitars, specializing in Acoustic guitars, Robert Pimentel, Vice President, specializing in Concert Classical guitars, Victor Pimentel and Agustin Pimentel. They have each inherited their father's incredible talent and raised it to a whole new level, creating guitars unparalleled in craftsmanship and beauty. |
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