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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 Moen This year Moen is celebrating 75 years of products with a purpose, looks that appeal, and experiences that delight. ? 2014 Moen Incorporated As the #1 faucet brand in North America, Moen offers a diverse selection of thoughtfully designed kitchen and bath faucets, showerheads, accessories, bath safety products and kitchen sinks for residential and commercial applications each delivering the best possible combination of meaningful innovation, useful features, and lasting value. Moen is dedicated to designing and delivering beautiful products that last a lifetime ? all over the world. Learn about our Moen philosophy, people who work at Moen, and even learn how you can join the team. On a typical Seattle night in 1937, a young Al Moen was cleaning up after an evening of work when he went to wash his hands at an old-fashioned two-handle faucet. A sudden burst of hot water made him jump back in alarm and this moment of surprise turned out to be the inspiration for the single-handle faucet - an invention that would revolutionize plumbing. Al Moen turned a problem into a solution, and his commitment to finding a better way continues to be as important to Moen's work now as it was to Al then. 1937 Al Moen burns his hands, inspiring him to find a better way to deliver water. 1950 Moen gains national recognition by supplying single-handle faucets for Hotpoint's first pre-fabricated kitchens. 1979 Moen introduces its two-handle faucet line with a patented, washer-free cartridge. 1982 After 45 years and more than 75 patents altering the course of plumbing history, Al Moen retires. 1997 The revolutionary LifeShine non-tarnish finish is introduced and Moen becomes the first manufacturer to offer all its polished brass products with a lifetime finish. 1999 Moen introduces mix and match designer finishes, giving customers more than 1,000 finish combinations. 2000 The vertical spa experience is introduced, offering customized valve, body spray and shower choices. 2012 Moen introduces MotionSense faucets perfecting hands-free convenience in the kitchen. |
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