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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 St Croix Shop Welcome to the St. Croix Shops ? independently owned men's specialty stores which have showcased the world famous St. Croix knitwear collections for 25 years. This luxury fashion line is extensively featured in the ten shops located in premier shopping areas throughout the United States (please see our map for locations and toll free phone numbers). St. Croix Shops are renowned for their top quality products and outstanding personal service. Visit a Shop near you to feel the luxurious quality and experience the consistent fit across all our fashions. The Spring/Summer 2014 fashion collection is now online and in stores! It features a colorful array of fresh and timeless styles for the gentleman who enjoys the finest apparel. St. Croix's designers scout out the finest raw materials and latest fashions on an international level, combining them to create classic and contemporary luxury men's sportswear handcrafted to the highest quality standard. St. Croix buys its wool directly from the people who raise the sheep, often sending the fiber around the world to be spun. Only the best raw materials ? including the softest Australian Merino Wool, Pima Cotton, premium Tasmanian Lambswool and Mongolian cashmere ? are used to create our limited edition fashions. All St. Croix knitwear and outerwear garments are individually handcrafted in the United States and hand-finished to guarantee the highest standard of quality and fit. To ensure their exclusivity, only limited quantities of each garment are produced. The St. Croix Collection also features a fully coordinated line of trousers, sport shirts, lambskin leather jackets and hosiery, crafted to our exacting standards exclusively for us by the finest manufacturers in Italy. St. Croix's unparalleled quality, craftsmanship, fit and design have earned recognition throughout the world. This season, the St. Croix design team has translated the latest European trends and colors into luxury men's sportswear with an American fit and contemporary style. Collections are centered around Cabrio, for performance luxury, Regatta, for a sporty, nautical look, Clubhouse, sophisticated comfort, and Tuscany, a renaissance of style. Every uniquely patterned sweater, shirt and jacket is hand cut, looped and finished by hand to ensure that it is consistent with the unrivaled quality standards for which St. Croix has become well known. Each limited quantity design is created with the elegant gentleman in mind. St. Croix apparel has been handcrafted in the USA since 1960. Visit the manufacturer's website for more product information on the St. Croix Collections. |
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