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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 Rees Harps William Rees has been crafting the finest quality of instruments since 1972. Rees Harps started in a garage out side of Yosemite State Park in California. William's harps quickly became popular for their natural beauty, great sound, dynamic volume and light weight. Rees Harps became so popular in the midwest that the Rees family moved from California to the quaint town of Rising Sun, Indiana. Rees Harps is now known worldwide and played by grammy winning musicians. This tiny, family continues to grow and now has over 40 years of experience. Rees Harps offers a lifetime warranty on their harps, and the only harp company to do so. Rees Harps will remain a vibrant lutherie for generations to come. Meet the Rees Family Pictured above from left to right: Garen Rees, William Rees, Rebecca Brown, Isaiah Brown & Shannon Brown. Following in the sawdust of great luthiers, William Rees has been crafting instruments since 1972, from harps to electric guitars, to dulcimers to lutes and everything in between. A biologist by training, William appreciates the natural beauty and voices in woods and instruments while constantly seeking to understand both within a scientific methodology. During his earliest years of building instruments, he traveled to various music archives and libraries in an effort to understand what he could of luthiers who had gone before. Additionally, William imposed upon the gracious nature of of numerous established luthiers by traveling to their shops for lengthy visits. William is also an accomplished, award-winning multi-instrumentalist who has been teaching and playing professionally since 1970. His first-hand experience, having played for audiences numbering from 4 to 7,000, sets him apart in his understanding of the demands placed upon stringed instruments by professional musicians and discriminating audience members alike. The light of William's life is his sweet goldendoodle, Eleanor, who accompanies William to work everyday. |
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