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American Made

Senate Lady — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 05:43:23 GMT

Long time viewers may remember that a few years ago QVC aired several programs of all American made products. They were great, something for everyone. It would be wonderful to see this type of program return to the air again. I'm so tired of poor quality foreign made products and clothing and refuse to buy them. We have talented craftsmen, artists, designers and inventors in this wonderful country of ours. We should promote and show pride in the outstanding work they do. I also recall that almost every item presented was sold out. Great for our economy and a way to promote good American craftmanship.

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Desertdi — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 08:06:35 GMT

I hope you drive an American-made automobile....................

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Another new name Sue — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 13:19:21 GMT

I agree with you except that "foreign made" does not always mean "poor quality." If it did, imported items would not be successful.

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Brooklynny — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:27:02 GMT

I like to buy American whenever possible. However, manufacturing in the U.S. has become very costly, especially in apparel. If we manufactured more here, then the prices would go up, and people already complain about high prices. To keep the prices down, then quality would suffer and we would hear complaints about that. I don't know if there's a viable solution. Also, as a previous poster said, foreign made does not equal inferior quality. It depends on the quality and caliber of the factory employed by the manufacturer. But then again, you'll get higher prices for quality, foreign or domestic,

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chlema — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:03:14 GMT

Some American cars are manufactured in other countries, some foreign cars are manufactured in the USA.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 22:06:53 GMT

@Senate Lady wrote:
Long time viewers may remember that a few years ago QVC aired several programs of all American made products. They were great, something for everyone. It would be wonderful to see this type of program return to the air again. I'm so tired of poor quality foreign made products and clothing and refuse to buy them. We have talented craftsmen, artists, designers and inventors in this wonderful country of ours. We should promote and show pride in the outstanding work they do. I also recall that almost every item presented was sold out. Great for our economy and a way to promote good American craftmanship.

Yes, we have those talented people but what we don't have are manufacturers. I don't find that imported goods are particularly poor quality. There has been plenty of krap made in America too. For years in the 1960s to 1980s, I wouldn't buy an American-made car because they were inferior to European-made.

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gailcoco — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:39:23 GMT

I would like to see more American made products. I remember when items we bought were built to last years....not just a couple of years. I'm specifically talking about appliances.

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sallybusky — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 01:28:30 GMT

I would prefer to buy American, if it were easier to do. Presenting clothing (or other items) that had been made in America would impress me and motivate me to buy a piece.

And I my Toyota...my made in the USA Toyota!

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hckynut — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 05:14:34 GMT

Nice first thread, a head scratcher for sure.

hckynut(john)

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QuinnPenny — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:39:29 GMT

I would love to buy American made, but it has been overrun by imports, and I guess we can't do much about it.

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luvdoodles — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:26:29 GMT

I loved when they did the 50/50 tours. Wish they would do that again.

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Plaid Pants2 — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:06:02 GMT

@Senate Lady wrote:
Long time viewers may remember that a few years ago QVC aired several programs of all American made products. They were great, something for everyone. It would be wonderful to see this type of program return to the air again. I'm so tired of poor quality foreign made products and clothing and refuse to buy them. We have talented craftsmen, artists, designers and inventors in this wonderful country of ours. We should promote and show pride in the outstanding work they do. I also recall that almost every item presented was sold out. Great for our economy and a way to promote good American craftmanship.

And I'm sure that the computer that you used to make your very first post, was made in the good 'ole U.S.A., right?

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steiny3844 — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:50:26 GMT

I really wish more things were sold on QVC that were made in America too. People always assume that anything made here would be way too expensive, because we believe people should receive a fair wage. I noticed that when Susan Graver points out that an item was made in the good old USA,as she puts it, it is no more expensive than anything else she sells. QVC could at least try.

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CAMOGIRL — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 23:32:23 GMT

There is basically nothing made in this country anymore, with very few exceptions. And, made in the US half the time means put together here with foreign parts anyhow. It is what it is - we pay foreigners next to nothing to work and it saves the manufacturers a lot of money increasing their profit. Americans would never work for such wages. I think there are good manufacturers and ones that are not probably even worth the time of day. Even high end designers have their lines done over there somewhere but, probably are willing to pay a little more and get better people with more inspections of their work at different stages in the manufacturing. None of these people are getting paid worth a ****** as far as US dollars go so I am sure it affects their work - in not their ability but their attitude in making a good product. It all comes down to the bottom line for these companies. Profit will win out every time.

It is the way of the world. I really do not care where it is made as long as it is worth the money I am willing to pay for it.

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luvdoodles — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 11:14:56 GMT

Your comment was totally unnecessary. I miss those Made in America shows. I really enjoyed the 50 in 50 tours, especially the hand made crafts. Wish they would do that again.