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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 Ball Qube The BallQube Story They say necessity is the mother of invention, and so it goes for the original BallQube baseball display. Back in 1983, two accountant friends shared a love of sports. One of the men, an avid sports collector, needed a solution to his problem of how to display his enormous collection of autographed baseballs. A meeting of the two minds usually produced endless conversation on game statistics and obscure sports trivia. But, one evening the friends' conversation led to a wonderful idea?drawn on a cocktail napkin?and the iconic BallQube, with its clear, square, stackable two piece design sliding together on beveled edges, was born. The two CPAs decided to leave the debits and credits behind and began to pursue the production and promotion of their dream idea. Their passion and energy, along with lots of help from their wives, produced the original BallQube baseball holder which was quickly embraced by collectors and sports fans across the country. Over the years, BallQube has introduced sports ball holders for the most popular sports and many of them offer UV protection including our UV grandstand baseball display, UV grandstand football display, UV helmet display, UV mini helmet display, and UV grandstand basketball display. To add a little extra sparkle, BallQube also offers a mirrored back display and a wood base display. BallQube created a holder for a baseball bat, a baseball cap, a softball, a golf ball, a hockey puck, a hockey stick, a miniature race car, a sports jersey, and a Wheaties box. Each display offers BallQube's same smart design. BallQube remains a family business and is now under the leadership and vision of the second generation. |
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