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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 Little Kites Welcome to Littlekites.com, featuring miniature kites, mini kites, a miniature kite train, a miniature butterfly kite, dragonfly kites, a fairy kite, a tiny housefly kite and bigger kites. For kids, teachers, educators, moms, dads and kite clubs, I've also included a page about a kids kite that's quick and easy to make. Or, if you're in the mood to make some miniature kites yourself, I give some tips on my how to page and throughout the site, by way of describing some of the materials and techniques I used for making the kites. I'll be adding old and new kites to the pages listed above, as the weather cooperates and the time becomes available to get out and actually fly the kites in my kite bag. I didn't make all the kites you'll find on this website, nor did I design all the kites I DID make. I try to give credit where it's due, because we all know how vengeful kite fliers are. Thinking about it, I probably didn't make or even pay for most of the really great kites you'll find here. Unless I have to count buying a raffle ticket, or being lucky enough to have people just give me kites because I'm such a swell guy. What I hope to do with this site, is to provide some information and promote flying and making kites. If I happen to get filthy rich and have to retire to Tahiti in the process, I'll just try to make the best of it. The only kites I have for sale here, are the miniature kites I make. I deal mostly with retailers and people that want custom graphic applications on the sails of the diamond Eddy kites, but if you want a few of the kites I make, please check the Buy Online button. Enjoy the site and drop me a line, if you're so inclined. (Please include the word KITES in the subject line, so it's easier for me to distinguish your REAL EMAIL from the SPAM I get). Thanks for stopping by and taking a look! Tom Tinney |
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