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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 McFarland Cascade McFarland Cascade began manufacturing and distributing poles in 1916. At that time, they were headquartered in Sandpoint, Idaho. Today, their international headquarters is part of the growing port in Tacoma, Washington. The company is made up of two divisions: Their pole division, which supplies industrial products including poles, piling, cross arms, and crane mats to North America and throughout the world, and their sawn products division, which is the West's largest supplier of treated lumber, premium composite decking, stone decking, railings and a variety of other unique decking accessories. These products are sold through a mix of quality independent and big box retailers. McFarland Cascade's future is focused on continued research and development of the best ways to treat and preserve wood products along with a commitment to supporting the emerging wind energy infrastructure. The future for sawn products includes sourcing and developing creative new products that will enhance the quality, style and comfort of outdoor home projects. |
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