Think of the commercial opportunities at the small scale - hint hint. No reason people cannot make premium products again, given the shortages, people will be happy to pay more and if they see quality they will never look back. Got me thinking...
This is when thrift stores can become your go to. Even if the stuff is made in China, they're no longer profiting from it. I haven't bought anything new in a few years. Where I live I'm amazed at what people either just get rid of, or sell really cheap. I know that's not the case for all locations, but if you can, check out the used goods markets.
I've gone to thrift store from time to time in the past and have also been shocked at the items that are just discarded by others. Got a pair of Paradigm home speakers for $20 for the pair. They are almost in mint condition.
I called a business recently that I wanted to buy a piano bench from. I didn't know anything about the company so I just asked the person who answered the phone if their employer was mandating the vax for employees.
When she said no I said awesome I'll be happy to support rode company and I made my purchase. Then she went on to gush about how great her company is and how upset all her coworkers are by what is going on in the US. She seemed to like the idea of finding out who she's giving her money to also. Maybe she'll do the same thing on her next purchase.
Think of the commercial opportunities at the small scale - hint hint. No reason people cannot make premium products again, given the shortages, people will be happy to pay more and if they see quality they will never look back. Got me thinking...
I've been replacing broken items around the house with NOS, mostly Made in USA stuff. Also buying up extras of known good items that have lasted.
Repaired my USA made Swing-A-Way can opener with an $8.00 repair kit from https://www.sierravalleytrading.com/SWING-A-WAY-VINTAGE-CAN-OPENER-REPAIR-KIT_p_1877.html Smooth as butter again!
I've been trying to limit how much made in china shit I buy. Every little bit counts.
This is when thrift stores can become your go to. Even if the stuff is made in China, they're no longer profiting from it. I haven't bought anything new in a few years. Where I live I'm amazed at what people either just get rid of, or sell really cheap. I know that's not the case for all locations, but if you can, check out the used goods markets.
I've gone to thrift store from time to time in the past and have also been shocked at the items that are just discarded by others. Got a pair of Paradigm home speakers for $20 for the pair. They are almost in mint condition.
Good find! Maybe go more often.
I called a business recently that I wanted to buy a piano bench from. I didn't know anything about the company so I just asked the person who answered the phone if their employer was mandating the vax for employees. When she said no I said awesome I'll be happy to support rode company and I made my purchase. Then she went on to gush about how great her company is and how upset all her coworkers are by what is going on in the US. She seemed to like the idea of finding out who she's giving her money to also. Maybe she'll do the same thing on her next purchase.
This is the perfect time to begin manufacturing here.