What is wrong with the good ol USA? - Page 5

Sweet_Serenity · ‎01-22-2016

Excellent topic, Years ago watched, HBO Documentary-Made in the USA. In-depth well done discussions showing NY garment district destruction. No offense to Susan or Qvc, I don't care for tunic tops, Frankly even though mine were clearanced price imo to expensive. Retail has LK shorter tops priced at least half less than SG, Receive compliments every time wear. Even though SG line isn't my style, Wish SG only continued success.

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

The people that own the product lines, could charge less for their items, they are making alot of money from the people that buy their items,and paying little to their oversea workers.

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Jacie · ‎01-09-2011

I am willing to pay more for clothing that fits, is made well, is consistent in sizing and makes me feel good.

Susan lost my business with her sizing and sleeve length irregularities. I eventually found I was returning more than keeping due to those issues.

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PhilaLady1 · ‎03-11-2010

@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
It's a sales pitch. It's aimed at QVC customers. I believe I read several years ago that the average household income for the typical QVC shopper was $100,000. So the price in today's dollars seems to be in line with their consumers.

Wow - this explains a lot. And makes me angry. I think QVC made a big mistake if this is their target market.

Say Nay · ‎03-12-2010

@PhilaLady1 wrote:
@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
It's a sales pitch. It's aimed at QVC customers. I believe I read several years ago that the average household income for the typical QVC shopper was $100,000. So the price in today's dollars seems to be in line with their consumers.

Wow - this explains a lot. And makes me angry. I think QVC made a big mistake if this is their target market.

I think that demographic has always been their focus. Very little on the Q can be considered a bargain. That "C" in QVC doesn't come cheap. You're paying for it.

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Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

I would never spend $50 for a top made out of polyester. Or buy any other article of clothing made out of polyester no matter where it has been manufactured. Even a tie.

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Winkk · ‎03-15-2010

@KathyPet wrote:
As a whole Americans have proven that THEY ARE NOT willing to spend 15-20% more to have their clothing, shoes, appliances and home goods made in the US. They give the idea lip service but then vote with their wallet. Manufacturers see that and move their operations out of the US. We want it cheap, cheap, cheap and that means China, China, China!

@KathyPet - I was thinking the same thing. Over the years I have read several articles about how Americans have gotten used to WalMart pricing and don't want to pay a lot for anything. But, they complain about so many items being made in China. It would be great if we could manufacture more in the US and people would make good wages. But, I don't see that happening anytime soon because that would mean prices would go up and people would complain about that.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@JustJazzmom wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
@pinky one Susan Graver has never said all her clothing is made in America. Sometimes she mentions that a particular item is made in the USA. There aren't enough garment manufacturers left in this country to make clothing for the entire nation even if designers wanted to exclusively use them.

Think how much more expensive clothing will cost to us if made in the USA again -- you would have to give Americans a fair living wage. Unlike overseas, where wages are much less for the factory workers.

@JustJazzmom

Bingo !!!

For all the people complaining about garments made overseas .... are you willing to now pay MUCH more for clothing made in the U.S.A ????

This is usually the moment when those complainers shut up ... or disappear from the thread. Go figure.

Mj12 · ‎03-09-2010

@Shorty2U wrote:
I agree, even though its not just Susans line its mostly all clothing is made overseas! What gets me is, not only is clothing not made here, but the people making them overseas make cents which I find pathetic considering what is charged when selling those items here!

And its often mentioned clothing such as Susans and other lines are made better. I buy Jacqueline Smiths clothing by ordering online through Kmart and the material is the SAME as clothing Q sells because I read the labels. I don't care if people think oh my Kmart. I LOVE Jacqueline's line and I get gorgeous casual dressy tops on sale for 10 to 15 dollars so why pay 40 and up? And yes they last and I get many compliments.

(Same with the handbags I buy at...yep Target! I love their handbags and have gotten many compliments. So why should I pay 200 dollars for handbags to carry my stuff in because of a fancy name? My handbags look nice and last long).

Thats just my take. Not that I am telling anyone how to spend their money but my husband is the only one working between us two. So I look nice, just for less the cost of some others. lol.

I would be willing to pay more IF things were made in America!

Jaclyn Smith's line was tied to sweatshops; maybe she has cleaned that up, I don't know.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@KathyPet wrote:
The problem is that we as a nation are schizophrenic about this issue. We demand and insist on the absolute rock bottom price for the clothing we purchase but then want to know why it isn't made in the US. It is not made in the US because American workers are paid a lot more then workers in foreign countries who work in these factories and clothing manufacturers have discovered that Americans will not purchase garments at the higher price point they would have to charge to,have them made in the US. The OP's post is a perfect example of this. On one hand she is complaining that Graver clothing is too pricey but then she is angry because the clothing is made in China. I can guarantee that if these items were made in the US the cost would be even higher and please let us not have the statements that people will pay more to get made in the US products because that simply is not true.

@KathyPet

Great post ..... nation is schizophrenic .... lol !