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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 Fox Bassoons Brian Charles, Owner and President is a Juilliard trained double reed player and long-time professional musician and published composer. He founded Charles Double Reed Company in 1984, foxoboes.com in 2004, foxbassoons.com in 2005 and North Conway Music Center in 2008. Jennifer is the strong voice and powerful intellect behind our daily operations, including computer, accounting, orders, and many other technical areas. John Cotter administers our technical, behind-the-scenes actions and seemlessly merges his many talents into our inventory, shipping, phone and many other departments. Mission Statement Our mission is to be the best possible provider of services and products to oboe and bassoon players world wide. We strive to meet or exceed our customers expectations, and seek to treat our customers with the dignity and respect that we ourselves would expect, while providing them with world-class customer service. We strive to create an internal business atmosphere that encourages willing participation, pleasant interaction, and the opportunity for education and advancement. Our core values Caring Honesty Fairness Integrity Trust Respect Commitment Accountability Our Location We work and live in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire, specifically the town of North Conway. Some of you may know this town as a great shopping Mecca, renowned for many brand name, tax-free outlets. Some know that this is the rock and ice climbing destination of choice on the East Coast. Others have rafted down the gentle Saco River, skied one of the 7 major resorts near us, hiked the National Forest trails or swam in the waterfalls. But true, in-the-know aficionados of the area know that you can do all of these things and also drop by one of the largest double reed shops in America, try instruments, test cane, talk to the reedmaker, and make yourself at home. Fox Bassoons from Charles Double Reed Company 1976 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH 03860 Phone 1 603-356-9890 Fax 1 603 356-9891 service@charlesmusic.com |
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