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Made in China?

marys kitchen — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 22:49:49 GMT

Hi;

I was wondering if all or any of the temptation pieces are made somewhere else other than China? I was hoping to purchase a set, but do not like where they are made. Any thoughts to having them made in good old USA?

Thank You
Mary

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KnitNMemories — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 23:32:04 GMT

Another reason I won't buy...want AMERICAN not CHINA...

Proud of AMERICAN products!!

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Kachina624 — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 23:45:43 GMT

Support China. They bail us out financially.

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gkelly — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 12:26:43 GMT

On 3/6/2014 KnitNMemories said:
Another reason I won't buy...want AMERICAN not CHINA...

Proud of AMERICAN products!!

I think most Americans are proud of America but in reality not all products that are MIA are better than if they are made somewhere else

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Mominohio — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 22:33:47 GMT

I have suggested in the past that Tara put out a line of Americana bakeware and accessories as that theme is so popular, especially in the summer months. If she had that line manufactured in the USA, and made that known, she could judge how well domestically made items might sell. Even if the items were more expensive, I know lots of folks would buy them, and that might lead to more of her lines being made here. I think she is missing the mark not giving it a try.

Longaberger Pottery was made in the USA for years, but got moved overseas. The company is in the process of bringing all their stoneware back here where the baskets are made. I am waiting for that to happen, and will be buying into that line when it does. Much more expensive, but the quality is so wonderful. Blows Temptations out of the water.

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Sylanne — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:00:47 GMT

On 3/7/2014 gkelly5744 said:
On 3/6/2014 KnitNMemories said:
Another reason I won't buy...want AMERICAN not CHINA...

Proud of AMERICAN products!!

I think most Americans are proud of America but in reality not all products that are MIA are better than if they are made somewhere else

When push comes to shove, I always buy Made in America products over foreign made whenever possible.

I'm a strong supporter of US companies that employ US workers.

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Daysdee — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:10:37 GMT

Saw a set of Corningware in colors on HSN yesterday. Free shipping. Also made in China. Didn't order.

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depglass — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:53:38 GMT

If you want American, check out Fiesta. HomerLaughlindotcom. Also at your local Kohl's and Younkers, I believe.

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oceantown — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:54:22 GMT

I was reading on Homer Laughlin's facebook page and found this great question and the answer by HL regarding Fiesta, which is made in America.

I have a question.... I work for Dillards and every now and then customers ask us this and we don't know the exact answer.... WHAT IS IT that makes fiesta so durable and not so easy to chip??? They say if they go to get dinnerware in a different brand it chips within a few days but what cause Fiesta to hold up so well for years?

Like · · March 3 at 2:55pm via mobile

Homer Laughlin China Hi Amber, This is a great question. Essentially, the superior design and composition of our dinnerware is what makes it so durable. Our products are vitrified, which makes them stronger and more chip resistant than semi-vitrified ware, which is more porous and potentially more unsanitary. In addition, we formulate the body of our ware using Alumina to increase strength. Finally, the design and careful finishing of the edge, a crucial step in ensuring optimum chip resistance, further contribute to the strength of our dinnerware.

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Mominohio — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:39:45 GMT

On 3/10/2014 oceantown said:
I was reading on Homer Laughlin's facebook page and found this great question and the answer by HL regarding Fiesta, which is made in America.

I have a question.... I work for Dillards and every now and then customers ask us this and we don't know the exact answer.... WHAT IS IT that makes fiesta so durable and not so easy to chip??? They say if they go to get dinnerware in a different brand it chips within a few days but what cause Fiesta to hold up so well for years?

Like · · March 3 at 2:55pm via mobile

Homer Laughlin China Hi Amber, This is a great question. Essentially, the superior design and composition of our dinnerware is what makes it so durable. Our products are vitrified, which makes them stronger and more chip resistant than semi-vitrified ware, which is more porous and potentially more unsanitary. In addition, we formulate the body of our ware using Alumina to increase strength. Finally, the design and careful finishing of the edge, a crucial step in ensuring optimum chip resistance, further contribute to the strength of our dinnerware.

That is very interesting. Thanks for posting!

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oceantown — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 01:27:10 GMT

You are so welcome, Mominohio.

It is so nice to have the 5 year chip guarantee too. I knew the fact that Fiesta is vitrified was a great selling point, but it was great to read the other details too.

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Holley4Barrel66 — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 21:55:27 GMT

Wonder what you will say when they send a representative from there country asking for there money and we don't have it.....and.....they want our resources in payment and we are under there control???....

On 3/6/2014 kachina624 said: Support China. They bail us out financially.

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olewoman — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 22:24:12 GMT

Three wars and 26 years military for the USA.I hate hate things made in china,only have to buy when necessary.Our military fights and dies for USA.not china.

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ValuSkr — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 00:57:19 GMT

I would not buy food or food-related products manufactured in China. Nothing against the Chinese, but their safety and environmental standards are lax, to say the least.

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Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 01:00:24 GMT

To the OP ............. You already know it's not made in America .... does it matter if it's made in China or Japan? What is the difference to you?

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debic — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 12:49:30 GMT

Even stuff made in China is shipped to US companies and employing them, so if no one buys anything made in China that will put Americans out of work. It'd be great if we had more made in the USA but we don't.

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StylishLady — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 12:56:54 GMT

It's funny that I have some antique items marked "CHINA" on them. They were produced and purchased many years before the communists ruled there. We drive a Hyundai whose parts are mostly made in South Korea, but assembled here in the US. I guess the global economy is here to stay.

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151949 — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 13:14:38 GMT

On 3/7/2014 gkelly5744 said:
On 3/6/2014 KnitNMemories said:
Another reason I won't buy...want AMERICAN not CHINA...

Proud of AMERICAN products!!

I think most Americans are proud of America but in reality not all products that are MIA are better than if they are made somewhere else

And weather or not anyone here wants to admit it - MIA products are much more expensive. We live in a global economy - we buy their products and they buy ours. Some of you should go visit a city where there are merchant ships leaving this country and see them packing all those hundreds of trailers to go overseas - and see the thousands of cars we export to other countries. Are you aware that over 6 million Americans are employed by companies that make cars and the products used in cars in the USA? For instance my DH's company manufactured wire - their main customers were Ford, Chrysler and GM. Had any one of thse 3 failed DH's company would have probably closed too. When our government saved the auto industry it wasn't just the jobs at the auto plants that were saved - there were also the companies that supply the auto industry. Many people in this country are woefully uninformed about how our economy really works and they think if they buy American products that all the companies that went to china or mexico or india will come back. Not all the companies that manufacture in other countries only have plants there. Another company I know well wanted to stay here but they were spending too much shipping products overseas for their customers to use over there so ultimately they opened a small plant in China just for that purpose - but they still operate a huge plant here in Fort wayne as well.

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NanaS — Wed, 07 May 2014 10:59:22 GMT

Of course they are made in China and look it.

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RetiredATC — Wed, 07 May 2014 15:41:27 GMT

On 4/7/2014 ValuSkr said:
I would not buy food or food-related products manufactured in China. Nothing against the Chinese, but their safety and environmental standards are lax, to say the least.

China may still be able to use lead based paints. Until I know for sure that Temp-tations hand painted designs are done with lead-free paints, I will not buy. Must say, though, I am drawn to the Temp-tations sets when I go to the QVC outlet, but still have not bought.