For those that think imported goods sold in America are a good thing. (Page 2/28)
Derek_85GT JUL 22, 12:53 PM
I try to give Wal-Mart as little money as possible and to support local businesses whenever possible, but it isn't always possible. Just about the only things I buy at Wal-Mart these days are toys (yes, I know, I am 20, but I will be buying Hot Wheels cars until the day I die) and toiletries. You can't find that stuff anywhere else...it happens. I just do not like what Wal-Mart stands for, even if it is technically capitalism at it's best, so I choose to give them as little of my money as possible. But hey, it's a free country, shop where you want, I just like shopping where I feel I get the best service, even if they aren't the absolute lowest prices.

~ Derek
Raydar JUL 22, 02:03 PM
I usually shop for the typical "stuff" at Target.
Although I go to Sam's club every few weeks (we buy a lot of stuff in bulk), I hate going to Wal Mart.
Red88FF JUL 22, 02:07 PM
I think that any American that buys anything made in China is a fool.

Your most powerful vote is how and where you spend your dollars!

This subject would make a good thread on it's own.
cliffw JUL 22, 02:18 PM
Umm, isn't Vodka imported, .
Heh, I don't like Wal-Mart either. They will give an employee 39 hours a week to keep them from being full time with benifits. Their cleaning contractors were illegal aliens. They do drive the Mom and Pops out. Most of all, the stuff they sell is a one size fits all kind of thing. ehh, Home Depot and Lowes are the same in that manner.
I do buy some stuff there. I think I have been there twice in the last three months. I will buy the everday stuff everyone needs. I would not buy a TV there. Nor clothes. Nor food unless I am shopping sales/prices.
htexans1 JUL 22, 02:38 PM

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Originally posted by Red88FF:

I think that any American that buys anything made in China is a fool.



Try buying brake rotors then. Most if not all are you guessed it, MADE IN CHINA

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84fiero123 JUL 22, 02:39 PM

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Originally posted by Phranc:

She had a reaction to the chemicals and was burned. That could have happened in America made too. Unless every one gets the same burns its only an issue for a few people. Since the news hasn't said anything about a rash of burns from China made Wal*Mart sold flip flops I think this is a non-issue.




Gee I just heard Wal Mart is going to start installing windows to compete with you. Use illegal aliens and smuggled in glass. Now how do you feel?

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Technology is great when it works,
and one big pain in the ass when it doesn't.
Detroit iron rules all the rest are just toys.

84fiero123 JUL 22, 02:41 PM

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Originally posted by htexans1:


Try buying brake rotors then. Most if not all are you guessed it, MADE IN CHINA




Up here they are made in Canada, I would rather give my money to a Canadian than a Chinaman.

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Technology is great when it works,
and one big pain in the ass when it doesn't.
Detroit iron rules all the rest are just toys.

Formula88 JUL 22, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by Derek_85GT: Just about the only things I buy at Wal-Mart these days are toys (yes, I know, I am 20, but I will be buying Hot Wheels cars until the day I die) and toiletries. You can't find that stuff anywhere else...it happens.



Wal-Mart is the only store in Pennsylvania that sells toys and toiletries?
You need to get out more.

Try any number of drug stores, Target, K-Mart, Sears ... god, the list is endless.
Now you might not be able to buy a 5 gallon bucket of pickles for a dollar at those other places, but there are plenty of alternatives to Wal-Mart for toys and toiletries.
Phranc JUL 22, 03:40 PM

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Originally posted by 84fiero123:


Gee I just heard Wal Mart is going to start installing windows to compete with you. Use illegal aliens and smuggled in glass. Now how do you feel?




I feel like your ignorant trolling comment has bearing on the real world. But I heard they would do it all with unionized worker. How does that make you feel. Now if your done with the BS why would you rather give your money to a Canadian that can just go sit at a job bank and make absurd amounts of money in a union instead of a china man who just moved from the substance farming sector where he was a burden to his family to the city to work in a factory making stuff? Is it race? Geopolitics? Or do you just like keeping other people poor? Are you afraid of the competition? Whats makes the China man so different you would discriminate against him?
madcurl JUL 22, 03:48 PM
Hmm. Costco is the place I buy most of my items; ranging from the basics (some canned food, toletries items) to electronics. The last time I've entered a Wallyworld store was 3-4 yrs ago and there stores have a very bad smell too. If its cheap brand name clothing, I go to Ross stores. I was at a Target store last month to buy a cheaper CD music since they've ran out of town Wherehouse and Tower Records.

[This message has been edited by madcurl (edited 07-22-2007).]