I try very hard not to purchase things made in China, it’s hard to do because of price, but that being said, stuff from China isn’t quality merchandise, lucky if it last a year. You get what you pay for.
I’m just imagining a horde of blood thirsty muppets thundering across the plains led by the mighty Kermit Khan, with Miss Piggy in Valkyrie armour,, and The Swedish Chef brandishing his deadly spoons.
The reason is much of the stuff from China is not “quality” is because American want to buy low cost aka cheap items. Consumers want to buy $20 toasters, if a toasters retails for $20 that is after 2/3 mark-ups and shipping, so original manufacturing cost likely is < $8. At that price it will be low quality no matter where it is manufactured. 25 years ago Walmart was selling American made toasters say for $50 and making $10 profit, there is reason they sell Chinese toasters for $20 and make $4 profit-customers stopped buying the $50 toaster. An American made toaster in 1960 cost $20-($200 2023$) -10 hours of average wage.
DennisinSeattle over 1 year ago
Eventually the stack of lies and made-up stuff reaches a limit.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 1 year ago
Bucky is an equal opportunity offender.
rekam Premium Member over 1 year ago
He just likes to show of his stupidity. That’s all it’s gotta be.
cubswin2016 over 1 year ago
I am surprised that Bucky has not driven Rob insane by now.
Jayalexander over 1 year ago
I’m that kind of carpenter, I proclaim I’ve antiqued it to give it an Amish warmth.
iggyman over 1 year ago
You distressed us enough Bucky!
Forest Dweller 54 over 1 year ago
I try very hard not to purchase things made in China, it’s hard to do because of price, but that being said, stuff from China isn’t quality merchandise, lucky if it last a year. You get what you pay for.
Mountaingreenery over 1 year ago
I’m just imagining a horde of blood thirsty muppets thundering across the plains led by the mighty Kermit Khan, with Miss Piggy in Valkyrie armour,, and The Swedish Chef brandishing his deadly spoons.
Gen.Flashman over 1 year ago
The reason is much of the stuff from China is not “quality” is because American want to buy low cost aka cheap items. Consumers want to buy $20 toasters, if a toasters retails for $20 that is after 2/3 mark-ups and shipping, so original manufacturing cost likely is < $8. At that price it will be low quality no matter where it is manufactured. 25 years ago Walmart was selling American made toasters say for $50 and making $10 profit, there is reason they sell Chinese toasters for $20 and make $4 profit-customers stopped buying the $50 toaster. An American made toaster in 1960 cost $20-($200 2023$) -10 hours of average wage.
SavannahJim Premium Member over 1 year ago
Japan?
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom over 1 year ago
Actually, it was made in China, like everything else.
rshive over 1 year ago
I always had to watch for Muppets when I was driving home on my country road. They’re crafty things.
WentHulk over 1 year ago
Ugh Bucky is so stupid.