I have some nostalgia for you, FWIW. When I was in grade school, 1950's, "made in Japan" was synonymous with "cheap junk which will break before you even get it home". Today "made in Japan" is generally a sign of high quality. Over time, I expect "Made in China" to make the same evolution.
Meanwhile, "Made in USA" does not mean - to me - anything except the product was made in the USA. Unions have made some prices artificially high without the corresponding increase in quality. I totally agree with you & Lisa that if a product made in this country is higher quality than one made elsewhere, the higher price is justified. But I disagree with the premise that all things made here are better than all things made elsewhere.
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Date: 2012-01-08 03:26 am (UTC)Meanwhile, "Made in USA" does not mean - to me - anything except the product was made in the USA. Unions have made some prices artificially high without the corresponding increase in quality. I totally agree with you & Lisa that if a product made in this country is higher quality than one made elsewhere, the higher price is justified. But I disagree with the premise that all things made here are better than all things made elsewhere.