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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 John Currence Garden & Gun is the only magazine that moves from the sporting life to lush land and gardens, from architectural pursuits to adventurous travel, from food and drink to visual splendor. Garden & Gun is an idea about how to live ? how to live a life that is more engaged with the land, the literature, the music, the arts, the traditions, the food, and the authenticity that have shaped the Southern way of life. It is about truly appreciating the richness of the South and knowing how that understanding can enrich one's life and translate beyond Southern geography. Gardenandgun.com is the official website for Garden & Gun magazine. Its dual role is to provide access to all Garden & Gun magazine stories and photography, and to generate fresh weekly stories about goings-on in the South. Videos, podcasts, blogs, party pics, and additional magazine photography enhance the online experience and create an all-inclusive resource for Southern culture. Talk of the South is a free e-mail newsletter from the editors of Garden & Gun that delivers the best of Southern culture twice a week to those who sign up online. Rotating newsletter topics such as Go South, Good Eats, G&G Style, and Goings On provide access to quick and entertaining reads, videos, and photos. All e-mails are archived on gardenandgun.com to make it easy to browse topics and share with friends. |
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