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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 Shop Progress ShopProgress provides a streamlined and efficient way to buy Union-made, US-made, and eco-friendly promotional items. We have pre-selected products that are useful, practical, well-designed, well-made, and adhere to our highest-in-the-industry standards for sourcing and manufacturing. Our mission is to promote widespread adoption of fair labor and manufacturing practices by making such products available on an accessible and affordable basis to political campaigns, companies, and not-for-profit organizations alike. It is our job to make you look good while doing right by the world in which we live. Out of this challenge came the idea for ShopProgress. ShopProgress is the brainchild of Grossman Marketing Group, a one-hundred-year-old, fourth generation, Union print and promotional products company with a storied history of serving political campaigns, progressive causes, and sustainable-minded organizations nationwide. Grossman Marketing Group recognizes the need for those seeking Union-made, US-made, and eco-friendly products to have a resource they can trust, that makes specific product recommendations because they are best-in-class and available at competitive prices in a short time frame. ShopProgress provides a wide array of materials ranging from apparel, bumper stickers, and tote bags to desktop items and writing instruments, all customizable based on client needs. |
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