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The Tip is 'Don't procrastinate' For years I've been buying ink jet cartridges from a big box office supply store. These cartridges were made overseas and labeled with the well-known brand of a large American printer company. One I remembered a local store that advertised quality cartridges. I had traveled by this local store hundreds of times but never stopped. This time I stopped at the local store. To my surprise I discovered that they carried the cartridge I needed and it was a Made in USA cartridge. Made in Chicago, to be precise, and it was half the price of the imported ones I had been buying for years. The quality is exceptional and they last longer too. Who knew? After that experience, I make a point to stop at every store I can. By doing so, I've been finding more and more Made in America products. Occasionally the clerks don't know the country of origin; this can be discouraging but finding the origin information yourself isn't difficult I've come to realize. Believe it not, there are actually a number of computers made in the US including laptops made in the USA. When the label is not visibly displayed I use the other Made in America buying tips to help me find Made in US. If the store doesn't carry what you are looking for, use Made in America Secrets to find it and tell the manager about your experience at their store. If enough people are asking for Made in America products stores will begin to carry them. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Christina Jervey Jewelry Christina Jervey Jewelry is dedicated to localized production, sourcing all materials in the USA. Each piece is handcrafted with love & attention to detail in her studio based in the coastal city of Charleston, SC. The brand is heavily influenced by nature, offering simple yet statement designs, made up of organic lines & intentional imperfections. Christina took metalsmithing classes at Penland School of Crafts, fulfilled an apprenticeship with an accomplished goldsmith, & has manufactured & designed jewelry for several designers in the Charleston area. She has been featured in Southern Living, InStyle, Garden & Gun, amongst several other publications. Her current collection consists of 14k gold, 14k gold plate, & sterling silver, & is carried in select boutiques across the country. |
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