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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 Bollman Hat Company Founded in 1868, The Bollman Hat Company is America's oldest hat maker. We are a world leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of men's, women's, and children's headwear and accessories. Today, Bollman has 300 employees located on four continents and distributes products in seventy seven countries. This long and proud heritage carries on today as a testimony to the vision, perseverance, and hard work of generations who dedicated themselves to our organization. The Bollman Group provides the world with the headwear industry's top brands that include Bailey?, Betmar?, Country Gentleman?, Eddy Bros.?, Helen Kaminski?, Ignite?, KANGOL?, PANTROPIC?, and Plaza Suite? headwear. We also provide private label products to leading retailers and apparel brands globally. Our employee-owners manufacture wool felt, fur felt, and straw hats and caps in our factory located in Adamstown, Pennsylvania, USA. With world headquarters also in Adamstown, Bollman today maintains sales and design offices and showrooms in: New York City, London, England, and Redfern, Australia. In San Angelo, Texas, we scour wool for the world's finest woolen mills. Bollman products can be found worldwide in specialty stores, department stores, major and regional chain stores, and prominent catalog and e-commerce retailers. In addition, we are a primary supplier of private label headwear to the world's leading brands and retailers covering fashion, outdoor apparel, and uniform, formal wear, and sports markets. We have proudly provided headwear to the United States Olympic team for six Olympic games. Our hats have covered many Hollywood actors from Humphrey Bogart to Fred Astaire and from Samuel L. Jackson to Nicole Kidman, musicians from Run DMC to Eminem and from Pete Townsend to Ne-Yo, athletes from Michael Jordan to Donovan McNabb and from Chi Chi Rodriguez to Jimmy Rollins. The history of Bollman Hat Company is long and distinguished. Our people are proud to cover the world with unparalleled products that provide protection, comfort and style to millions throughout the world. We continue to support many fine local and international causes including youth programs, world hunger, and skin cancer prevention. |
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