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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 Shana Luther Handbags Shana Luther is a Brooklyn based designer that focuses on creating handbags with a classic style, but with an edge for today's modern, independent woman. After graduating from Pratt Institute in 1999, she began to design and produce her own bags under the name SML Bags. A one woman show, Shana worked through every aspect of the creation process, from sketches through final sewing, to create her handmade leather and fabric bags. In 2012 she branched out with all new designs under the label Shana Luther Handbags. Designed exclusively by Shana, these bags are proudly manufactured in the USA. Since their debut, Shana Luther Handbags have been wildly popular with numerous fashion magazines and blogs. Shana's designs earned her a Finalist position in Martha Stewart's American Made Awards in 2013. Shana continues to generate new designs for her label while staying committed to American manufacturing as the company grows. A Pennsylvania native, Shana has called Brooklyn home since 1995. She lives there happily with her husband, another small business owner with his own computer animation studio. |
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