topic Re: Jobs for America in Suggestion Box

Jobs for America

countrygahl — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 23:02:03 GMT

I am a Temptations fan, Lock and Lock and.... But everything seems to be made in China. I want to support American made as much as possible. I would love to see these popular companies consider bringing the jobs to America, instead of employing China workers who are also underpaid and work in poor condiitions. Would be willing to pay more for the items too.

Would QVC give some thought to having shows such as "In the Kitchen with David" have special editions where they only feature american made, or is there so few products they couldn't even fill an hour spot?

Re: Jobs for America

blackhole99 — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 23:10:28 GMT

There are plenty of local potters everywhere, the stuff is beautiful and although it's pricey, it's so worth it. The companies QVC deal with no doubt have share holders who are as greedy as they are, so don't hold your breath.

Re: Jobs for America

henderson — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:26:20 GMT

Fiestaware is made in Newell, West Virginia. They manufacture dishes as well as bakeware.

Re: Jobs for America

SunValley — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:52:31 GMT

My 2 cents: They can’t offer 36 pieces for $39.99 if it’s made in the US. They are moving mass quantities at low prices to make a big profit within a 20-minute segment so they can cover the $$$$ needed to broadcast on TV.

Re: Jobs for America

software — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:57:41 GMT

QVC did something similar years ago, it must not have been successful.

Posters here have made similar suggestions over & over, falls on deaf ears.

I remember being introduced to Blenko glass during the 50 in 50.

I still buy their items.

Either QVC can't make it lucrative or the vendors can't provide the quanity, shipping, etc to make it worth while. It's too bad.

Re: Jobs for America

GenXmuse — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 01:18:49 GMT

I’m all for that and don’t mind paying extra to keep jobs here.

Re: Jobs for America

Desertdi — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 02:32:32 GMT

I hope everyone who feels this way drives an American car.........(I do)

Re: Jobs for America

mimomof4 — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:57:11 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
I hope everyone who feels this way drives an American car.........(I do)

Hate to ask it but are you sure your American car was made in the US? My Honda was built in the US unlike other so called American car companies. A couple years ago it was determined that the most American car was actually a Toyota!!

Re: Jobs for America

PamfromCT — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:28:50 GMT

I have heard that BMW has their largest plant here in the USA.

Re: Jobs for America

Desertdi — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:04:09 GMT

@mimomof4 wrote:
@Desertdi wrote:
I hope everyone who feels this way drives an American car.........(I do)
Hate to ask it but are you sure your American car was made in the US? My Honda was built in the US unlike other so called American car companies. A couple years ago it was determined that the most American car was actually a Toyota!!

@mimomof4 I am POSITIVE (and it's marked on the doorframe). I drive an iconic American sportscar. (I do realize that "parts" do come from various other countries, tho.)

Re: Jobs for America

Anonymous032819 — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:49:44 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
@mimomof4 wrote:
@Desertdi wrote:
I hope everyone who feels this way drives an American car.........(I do)
Hate to ask it but are you sure your American car was made in the US? My Honda was built in the US unlike other so called American car companies. A couple years ago it was determined that the most American car was actually a Toyota!!
@mimomof4 I am POSITIVE (and it's marked on the doorframe). I drive an iconic American sportscar. (I do realize that "parts" do come from various other countries, tho.)

So, basically, your car was ASSEMBLED here in the States.

Re: Jobs for America

GenXmuse — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 22:40:31 GMT

I don’t think having a non-American car should exclude you from wanting a show with products made in the USA.

I have an American truck and a European car fwiw.

Re: Jobs for America

Desertdi — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 02:35:52 GMT

@Anonymous032819 wrote:
@Desertdi wrote:
@mimomof4 wrote:
@Desertdi wrote:
I hope everyone who feels this way drives an American car.........(I do)
Hate to ask it but are you sure your American car was made in the US? My Honda was built in the US unlike other so called American car companies. A couple years ago it was determined that the most American car was actually a Toyota!!
@mimomof4 I am POSITIVE (and it's marked on the doorframe). I drive an iconic American sportscar. (I do realize that "parts" do come from various other countries, tho.)

So, basically, your car was ASSEMBLED here in the States.

@Anonymous032819 I am sure that the manufacturer would confirm that the car was made in DETROIT. Can't say where the rubber for the tires came from, tho.........

Re: Jobs for America

Mz iMac — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 20:16:31 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
I hope everyone who feels this way drives an American car.........(I do)

I don't think they exist anymore. I factory ordered my car (Ford). There was a 1 month delay. Ford was waiting for parts from Mexico even though the car was assembed in the USofA.

According to the Ford person I was dealing with, transmissions usually originate in Mexico, Japan, Germany, China, France & the U.K. Other parts come from the same countries. No car is 100% American made according to the Ford dealer.

Re: Jobs for America

Mj12 — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:49:38 GMT

Jeep Wranger is Made in America (Toledo, Ohio).

Re: Jobs for America

CalminHeart — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 11:29:38 GMT

@Mj12 wrote:
Jeep Wranger is Made in America (Toledo, Ohio).

I wonder how many parts are imported. The US is no longer a manufacturing country.

Re: Jobs for America

alarmclock — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 15:59:20 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
I hope everyone who feels this way drives an American car.........(I do)

No one is driving an 'American' car.

Car parts come from all over the country and the world.

What about "foreign" companies that manufacture over here?

Are they on your do not buy list?

Everyone working there is American.

Re: Jobs for America

Mj12 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:20:58 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
@Mj12 wrote:
Jeep Wranger is Made in America (Toledo, Ohio).

I wonder how many parts are imported. The US is no longer a manufacturing country.

For the Jeep Wrangler, the domestic parts content is 74%. So imported would be 26%.

Re: Jobs for America

Free2be — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:22:15 GMT

A recent addition to my kitchen was a beautiful hand made olive oil dispenser I purchased through Etsy. The artist makes other pieces that are gorgeous but he probably couldn't keep up with the mass orders QVC would demand of him.

Maybe this is the way to get around China and other-country productions, look for small shops in America that will make what you want and help our own citizens thrive.

Re: Jobs for America

Topaz Gem — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 07:34:11 GMT

I also buy from Etsy and from local craft fairs. I love to give local vendors my business. I do occasionally buy a new Temp-tations item if it’s a unique piece, and I’ve found many Temp-tations pieces in older patterns (which I prefer), at Goodwill. I think that Old World and Floral Lace has saturated the TT market; I would really like to see some new patterns offered frequently like they used to be. I guess QVC prefers to order just those two patterns now, unfortunately.

I wish that Tara could find a way to bring at least some of the TT manufacturing to the U.S., but she could never offer it at existing prices. I wouldn’t mind paying a bit more if it was manufactured here, as the quality would greatly improve, IMO.