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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 American Love Affair At a time when our country is in economic peril, we stand for America by supporting brands that are designed, developed, and manufactured in the U.S.A. In this hyper-competitive global environment, local brands need all the support they can get in competing and thriving. OUR VISION: Play a hand in the revival of American productivity by using fashion as a vehicle and ecommerce as an engine, thereby bringing renewal to the Made in America label around the world. OUR MISSION: Offer everyday Americans one ecommerce destination from which to purchase expertly crafted American-made fashion products. We are expanding rapidly to fulfill our mission of becoming the online destination for all things American-made. We continually scour the market to bring our customers some of the best-kept secrets in fashion. But fashion isn't enough: Our brands must pass the litmus test of providing a true economic value in comparison to peer brands in their respective categories. This demands continuous improvement on our part to stay abreast of market trends and happenings, and to engineer partnerships that ultimately lead to win-wins for all parties involved. We ask for your patience as we work hard to expand our selection to cater to discriminate tastes. We encourage you to shop the site, send us feedback, and most importantly, join us in moving beyond rhetoric and buying only American-made. WHY BUY FROM US? Will we always have the lowest price? Simply put: not always. Many of our competitors have volume buying power that gives them a natural competitive advantage. Of course, this sometimes means they exert enormous pressure on small, local vendors fighting to stay alive. We don't always provide the best price but we do ensure--through sustainable business practices--that our customers get value for what they pay for hard-to-find, domestically made brands. [read more] |
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