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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 New England Trading Company Thank you for visiting The New England Trading Company, a 2012 Winner of StartupNation Leading Moms in Business Competition. At The New England Trading Company, Ltd you'll find a large selection of quality products made in New England. Every item we offer you is hand-selected for it's superior quality, superb craftsmanship, or unique artistry. For TV, magazine, radio and blog news about us and our products, please visit our In The News page! Founded in Waterford, Vermont in 2009 by native New Englander Karen Mayo, The New England Trading Company, Ltd. brings you only handcrafted products, and only made in New England. We travel the picturesque back roads through small towns in search of the finest quality New England products. We scour the tiny shops and galleries of craftspeople throughout New England to discover newly emerging artists. We visit the seaports, and burgeoning quaint metro areas to locate unique home d?cor items that are often difficult to find elsewhere. Don't miss our Copper Table Shop featuring not only three very popular copper top tables - the classic Compass Rose Copper Table, the whimsical Spiral Copper Table, and the famous Aquidneck Island Copper Table - but also highly personalized copper tables permanently etched with a map of your favorite lake, river, port, etc. Wrap yourself in a world of comfort with the most luxurious and durable blankets, bedding, and towels you will find on the face of this earth. And, we're not exaggerating. Our Bedding Shop features the finest linen and cotton blankets made anywhere - and they just happen to be made in Maine. Each of the blankets we carry has a hefty weight and feel that is unsurpassed. Let your imagination sail around the world with recycled sailcloth Sea Bags, capture your memoirs in a handcrafted leather journal, and celebrate the rich history of Maine with our Lobster Rope Doormats. Every purchase you make on TheNewEnglandTradingCompany.com is 100% secure with 128-bit encrypted SSL software. Plus, every purchase you make is backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee. Happy Shopping! Karen |
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