Some ground rules. Reality is. Sometimes, you do not have a choice. Okay.
Rule #1: Do you really need it? --- Often times yes, but if you really look back do you really need that shit you are gonna buy? Can you buy on the cheap from someone local? Or build or repurpose something else?
Rule #2: Try to reduce Chinese footprint as much as possible -- What does that look like? Do not buy directly from a Chinese platform (Alibaba). Do not buy from a Chinese seller or re-seller. You can see the tell-tale signs from the product description and store/seller name.
Rule #3: Buy from US if you can. Or buy from countries who hate China -- Again. This is hard because China has their honey pot all over the world. The more complex the product, the harder it is to get away from China's bull shit influence. The simpler the product, the easier.
Hell yes.
Some ground rules. Reality is. Sometimes, you do not have a choice. Okay.
Rule #1: Do you really need it? --- Often times yes, but if you really look back do you really need that shit you are gonna buy? Can you buy on the cheap from someone local? Or build or repurpose something else?
Rule #2: Try to reduce Chinese footprint as much as possible -- What does that look like? Do not buy directly from a Chinese platform (Alibaba). Do not buy from a Chinese seller or re-seller. You can see the tell-tale signs from the product description and store/seller name.
Rule #3: Buy from US if you can. Or buy from countries who hate China -- Again. This is hard because China has their honey pot all over the world. The more complex the product, the harder it is to get away from China's bull shit influence. The simpler the product, the easier.