China has given us multiple reasons over the years not to trust them or buy their products. They're cheap, not very well made, and buying them just gives money to their oppressive regime. So here's some suggestions on how to buy products from the west!
Tip 1: If you're purchasing online, be sure to check for the country of origin.
This is an obvious one, but it's a really easy one that anyone can follow. If you're shopping on the internet, try and see if you can find out where it was made. Usually you can find out where very easily.
Tip 2: Buy from local businesses.
Know of a local mom and pop shop in your area that makes their own products in-house? That's a sure-fire way to make sure that not only is the product made in America, but you can even get to know the locals that made it!
Tip 3: Buy old items.
This is a tip that I always try to follow. In Old-World America, almost all products were made in the west. So if you can seek products made before the 1990's, it's very likely that it was made here. Heck, half my clothing is from the 1940's-1980's. Cheap and high quality!
Tip 4: Purchase from other people like yourself.
Lastly, if you're less concerned about the country of origin, but you care about making sure your hard-earned dollars don't go to China, try purchasing second-hand items from folks in your city. That way, your money goes to a fellow citizen rather than a communist dictatorship.
Got any suggestions of your own about purchasing western-made items or just making sure you don't give your money to China? Feel free to share them!
I wish all of you good luck, and remember this: AMERICA FIRST!
The local tailor or dry-cleaner will repair clothing cheap. Don't toss clothing especially if missing buttons or torn at the seam. You could probably save more money long-term by learning to sew but I can't be fucked.
I actually just started learning to sew a week ago. It's certainly a valuable skill to have!
Tip 5 dump Amazon.
That's some next-level thinking! I'd be on board with that for sure!
Have your local dry cleaner or tailor repair your clothes.
Buy clothes from thrift shop or poshmark.
I have always bought clothes second hand. My parents were hardline anti-china growing up. Never saw the need to change. You could say I was ahead of the curve with the jeans and tee shirt look. Fuck fags wearing $90 slave made scarfs. Being stylish not worth eternal damnation.
Those are some neat ideas! I can't believe I forgot to list thrift shops on there. Not only does it ensure your money stays in America, but you can often times find Made-In-America products there too from my experience.
I'm actively doing this again.
I’m looking to buy a new 3D printer to compliment my workshop. Any USA manufacturers? I was looking at Makerbot at first but then I read they outsourced their manufacturing to Jabil Inc and I have no idea which of their plants around the world would be building those products.
I'm not too familiar with 3D printer manufacturers, but I have found a list of American-Based 3D printer manucaturers. There are a few on there that are All-American. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck!
http://www.3dprinterprices.net/made-in-the-usa-american-companies-behind-the-rise-of-3d-printers/
Half of your clothing is from the 1940's-1980's? Where do you get your clothes? Estate sales?
Mostly from folks online selling their very old clothing online that they don't need anymore on sites like eBay. You'd be surprised how much you can buy for very little when you buy vintage clothing from around those decades! I bought 2 very high quality old suits from the early 1950's for just $200. A steal when you compare it to the price of a high priced suit made today from China. And that's not even mentioning the vast amounts of more casual old clothing articles I've purchased for very little. It's saved me big-time! And I get the bonus of that American-Made quality too.
That's a pretty good idea. I think I'm going to start doing that too.
This should help also:
https://www.madeinamerica.co/pages/thelist . https://madeinamericastore.com/ . https://www.madeinamerica.co/ , https://madeinusaforever.com/ , https://stillmadeinusa.com/kitchen.html , https://americansworking.com/guns-made-in-the-usa/amp/ , https://anytownusa.com/ , https://www.everythingkitchens.com/made-in-the-usa.html , https://www.themadeinamericamovement.com/made-in-usa-companies/ , http://www.strictlyusa.com/ , https://www.usalovelist.com/ , https://arisindustrial.com/made-in-usa/ , https://americanmanufacturing.org/made-in-america
Taken from another poster on TD.WIN
European Pede here.
Wanted a vacuum robot. My choice is a more expensive "American" product that does less. Or a Chineseium one. Clear case, I take the hit and support non commie product.
Then I checked where the "American" company produces. China!
So I pay more for a worse product and still most of the economic value goes to China? Not even taxes really go to US.
So do you support globalist sell outs in this case?
Checking where the company produces is always an important step, in addition to where the company is based. Believe me, I don't support globalists in the slightest. That's why I made this post to not only help people buy Non-Chinese products, but ones that don't outsource anything to them either. My sincerest apologies for your troubles. I wish you good luck.
No troubles at all pede.
I am just struggling with the shitty choices globalism forces upon us. Your post was great. I honestly don't know which choice is better in the long run.