For art supplies particularly frames, I try to find American made or at least American assembled. The Chinese stuff is utter and total junk and I have to spend so much time cleaning, repairing or cutting down glazing to fit too-small openings in standard size framing, etc. and I have to pitch so much of it because factory flaws are purposefully hidden behind protective shipping corners, etc. that I would rather pay more for American made and get it right the first time. I HATE Chinese made crapola frame moulding with a passion.