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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 Three Dots Southern California, 1995, Sharon Lebon is creating the first tee shirt made for a woman in a high quality fabric.The initial prototype took six months to perfect the fit, fabric and construction. With $4000 and a sewing machine, Sharon went to work designing the essentials, that are the foundation of Three Dots (the name meaning more to follow...). Within a few short years, Three Dots became synonymous with luxury, American-made, contemporary knitwear for women. Sharon continued adding silhouettes to these essentials building the Three Dots brand, while staying true to her original vision of Pure, Effortless, Luxury. As the company grew, Sharon added the Three Dots Men and Three Dots Red Collections, using the same sumptuous fabrics, attention to detail and perfected fit. Sharon's company has grown to employ over 200 people in the U.S., sold in over 2,000 specialty retail and luxury department stores throughout the United States as well as internationally. In 2010, Sharon traded her Laguna Beach home for a horse ranch in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana, her sedan for a pick-up, and her Louboutin's for Lucchese's. Sixteen years after cutting her first shirt, Sharon has chosen to live her life the rich simplicity that is reflected in all of the Three Dots Collections. |
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