InDepthAutoDetailing Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Send an email to a company and say you were gonna buy their product but found out it was made in China? The one I posted in the Made In USA section appears to be the only hose reel made here in the good ole USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I've emailed companies asking where their products were made. When they tell me China, I write back telling them no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiloX Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 IMO, as a marketer, all feedback is useful. Tells me what we are doing right and what we are doing wrong. Doesn't necessarily mean we'll change a thing with the product. We might just be targeting the wrong buyer, or we might be using the wrong channel for promotion. All depends on the business plan. I just hope that whoever received your email passes it along to the right resource in the company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 I didn't do any bashing in the email. I basically said I found them by googling Made in USA hose reel, then read on their site where assembly and packaging are done in China. Because of that I will continue my search for a Made in USA hose reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiloX Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Well... In that case... bashing them for potentially deceptive marketing practices is a-ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Well... In that case... bashing them for potentially deceptive marketing practices is a-ok! It took me a while to find it, probably because I wanted it to be made here, but at least they do have it on there site. It'll be interesting to see if I get a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Was it Rapid Reel by chance that you were looking at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Was it Rapid Reel by chance that you were looking at? How'd you guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Because I found the same thing on their website under "where is this product made?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Because I found the same thing on their website under "where is this product made?" All the way at the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOWpoke Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Len! Let us know if you get any response man....unfortunately it seems like we (the USA) makes fewer and fewer "things" I'm not sure who's at fault, if anyone, but its very sad and tragic, to me anyways. I think it starts with the consumer and really searching high and low for quality made in the USA items, parts, clothes whatever. The consumer has to drive the market not the other way around. My grandfather worked for US Steel before production was stopped here, it really makes me sad thinking of all the skilled laborers we have so few of now. Ask me about carburetors and I can tell you, ask me about welding I don't have a clue, ask me how to fix a microwave no idea..but HE knew how to do ALL and I think that's because of the 'real world' problem and solution type of thinking he had from the type of job he did. We have to band together and support American companies that actually make their products here to see a change. So I say Email away and stand up for what ya believe in that's what we're founded on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Len! Let us know if you get any response man....unfortunately it seems like we (the USA) makes fewer and fewer "things" I'm not sure who's at fault, if anyone, but its very sad and tragic, to me anyways. I think it starts with the consumer and really searching high and low for quality made in the USA items, parts, clothes whatever. The consumer has to drive the market not the other way around. My grandfather worked for US Steel before production was stopped here, it really makes me sad thinking of all the skilled laborers we have so few of now. Ask me about carburetors and I can tell you, ask me about welding I don't have a clue, ask me how to fix a microwave no idea..but HE knew how to do ALL and I think that's because of the 'real world' problem and solution type of thinking he had from the type of job he did. We have to band together and support American companies that actually make their products here to see a change. So I say Email away and stand up for what ya believe in that's what we're founded on The fault would be on CEOs of companies wanting to put more on the bottom line for investors. Walmart is one of, if not the biggest, offender. When I first started working at Sam's (1988) it was all about Made in America. As soon a Sam Walton died in 1992 it all changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOWpoke Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I'm not sure I blame CEOs entirely..for sure some of the blame lies with them in terms of deciding where and who makes their products, what products they carry and so forth. However its a CEOs job to manage that company and ultimately see and influence profits rise. That said I've shopped in a Walmart all of 1 time within maybe 2-3 years ONLY for our store..I can't stand Walmart I don't like what they stand for, I don't like what they do, I don't like the generic "How you?" greeting I get nor the unenthusiastic demeanor of, not all, but MOST of their employees. I don't have a sams club membership and I KNOW you're a dedicated hard worker Len and my neighbor, whos an automotive painter who owns his own business swears by Sams Club I still think it falls on the consumer to drive the market as well as a group in a company that says "Look the goal of any business to make profit, but we're not gonna cut corners we're gonna do the right thing, we're gonna be dedicated to an american made market, we're going to provide excellent service (like you and the rest of Adams Polishes does) and that will speak for itself and see growth over time" Instead of the typical 'Where can I cut cost and corners in search of a greater profit but at the expense of a good product/service?' Boys vs the real men buddy...its always in the details (no pun intended) just keep up YOUR hard work and dedication and you will see success and growth over time, not over night, but over time and have a loyal buyer basis which attracts more buyers. This philosophy can be applied to small business as well as large Fortune 500 businesses. Work hard, be honest, be fair...have those 3 things and not only would you grow your business but you will SHOCK most because we're simply not used to it..sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDude Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Len...I sent in an email to an American company about an item that I purchased from them. It did not say anywhere about where it was made but when I received I noticed the Made in China on the side. I emailed the company and received a personal phone call from the company vice president. Now they have where their products are made posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I did it with EZ-UP canopies. All but the custom ones are made over seas (China I believe) and I believe the custom ones still use the same Chinese frames although I may be mistaken. No thanks! I'll do without then. I see NO issue with sending them the emails. God knows they don't make it any further than the person reading the emails 99% of the time. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 The fault would be on CEOs of companies wanting to put more on the bottom line for investors. Walmart is one of, if not the biggest, offender. When I first started working at Sam's (1988) it was all about Made in America. As soon a Sam Walton died in 1992 it all changed. They are the largest importer of Chinese goods in the US. I don't blame the CEO's alone. I also blame the American worker... Too many of us are "too good" to do the work that the Chinese and others across the world will happily do and for less pay. China is where we were in the early 1900's. Trust me, it'll change... India is the next China. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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