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| stock93 |
 Dec 6 2008, 02:22 PM
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This pisses me off. I've bought a bunch of their pliers and really like most of them. I for one won't be buying them anymore. Now if I manage to break one they're going to give me a china made replacement. If anyone wants to send them feedback here's their page http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/jhtml/contactUs.jhtml I sent them a letter myself. John |
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| anderssj |
Dec 7 2008, 09:04 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,667 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Why am I not surprised that Newell-Rubbermaid had something to do with this? They took the Rubbermaid name to China after the original US company (in Ohio, IIRC) went broke after getting involved with Walmart. I remember getting into a pretty heated discussion with an AF Major I was working for--he couldn't understand why I would "waste" $$$ on US-made tools (Craftsman, Snap-on, MAC), when I could get Chinese-made tools for $ at Walmart. I told him if he ever had to actually use the tools he'd understand why . . . also told him it's people like him that would eventually keep even the people who know the difference from being able to get good tools--not to mention what it does to our country . . . . Its not just the US either--recently I'm even seeing "made in China" on what used to be exclusively German products (Henckels knives, etc.). Seems like we're in a global race for the bottom . . . with cheapness crowding out quality at every turn. Sorry, I'm down off my soapbox now . . . . So, who did you send your e-mail(s) to? |
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| SGB |
Dec 7 2008, 09:44 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(anderssj @ Dec 7 2008, 09:04 PM)  I'm even seeing "made in China" on what used to be exclusively German products ... Yes most "Porche Design" non-automotive products come from China too. On another note, there was a time when "made in Japan" meant it was crap. And Kia has moved upmarket aparently with some success too. I think I would rather my money go to China than Suadi Arabia and Kuwait... |
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stock93 Vise Grip moves to China Dec 6 2008, 02:22 PM
URY914 Those guys need some hope and change fast.
No mor... Dec 6 2008, 03:24 PM jd74914 I don't understand. My house has always used v... Dec 6 2008, 03:30 PM Cap'n Krusty Letter sent. The market for used Vise Grip pliers... Dec 6 2008, 04:39 PM Garold Shaffer I just sent a letter myself. Not that it will chan... Dec 6 2008, 04:43 PM
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I just sent a letter myself. Not that it will cha... Dec 8 2008, 07:33 PM Dr Evil Poverty/unemployment <_< Dec 6 2008, 05:51 PM jimtab
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Debt, doc....we... Dec 7 2008, 02:58 AM blitZ
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corruption... Dec 7 2008, 12:50 PM markb Letter sent. :angry:
Anybody know of a good alt... Dec 6 2008, 07:23 PM carr914 letter sent to those commy bastards Dec 6 2008, 07:36 PM Al Meredith I too have sent an email. I have worked for two co... Dec 6 2008, 07:57 PM LarryR Man that sucks. I am glad I own about a half dozen... Dec 6 2008, 07:58 PM stock93 Thanks for the response guys. The only alternative... Dec 6 2008, 08:17 PM GeorgeRud Unfortunately, it takes a while for these companie... Dec 6 2008, 09:08 PM brer throw out everything in your house that says made ... Dec 7 2008, 03:29 AM byndbad914
throw out everything in your house that says made... Dec 7 2008, 07:15 PM dbgriffith75
These days that's just about everything....
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Where should we spend our economic stimulus money... Dec 8 2008, 08:58 PM BMartin914 This bites...
Anytime I need a set of Vise-Grips,... Dec 7 2008, 08:42 AM Porsche Rescue What we are seeing with the "global" eco... Dec 7 2008, 11:11 AM stock93 Another thing related to this that really gets me ... Dec 7 2008, 11:26 AM greenie I've spent my entire career in manufacturing, ... Dec 7 2008, 12:13 PM spare time toys Sending this out on the AMFA union web. :flag1: Dec 7 2008, 12:35 PM turnaround89 My first tool set was made in China, broke almost ... Dec 7 2008, 01:42 PM SirAndy
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The best tools are made here in the US, no do... Dec 7 2008, 02:32 PM URY914 Anyone remember a few years back when Stanley was ... Dec 7 2008, 02:39 PM Grelber Since 1865, Klein Tools are still made in the USA ... Dec 7 2008, 02:47 PM URY914 Klein tools are top notch. Dec 7 2008, 05:35 PM scotty Maybe Leatherman could buy the patent (or design a... Dec 7 2008, 05:53 PM jimtab
Maybe Leatherman could buy the patent (or design ... Dec 7 2008, 11:05 PM brer
CRAP!
Why am I not surprised that Newell-Rub... Dec 8 2008, 02:28 AM Maltese Falcon Try to find anything in Costco NOT made on mainlan... Dec 7 2008, 09:27 PM turnaround89 Never heard of Stahlville before, looks like good ... Dec 7 2008, 11:27 PM Cap'n Krusty
Never heard of Stahlville before, looks like good... Dec 8 2008, 12:00 AM Wilhelm If the quality becomes these: http://www.harborfr... Dec 8 2008, 01:42 AM carr914 I broke a 1/4 Craftsman ratchet last week. Took it... Dec 8 2008, 02:28 AM jkeyzer Be happy they aren't moving to India. Dec 8 2008, 02:32 AM michaelmoo Found this on the net:
Craftsman tools came under ... Dec 8 2008, 06:16 AM MrKona
Also have you ever seen a list of part by countr... Dec 8 2008, 10:30 AM Vacca Rabite For good or ill, we are a global economy. Busines... Dec 8 2008, 09:44 AM MrKona Too bad Vise-Grip can't have two lines, like S... Dec 8 2008, 10:35 AM brer I bought some valves for a 912
said Germany on the... Dec 8 2008, 10:47 AM SirAndy
I bought some valves for a 912
said Germany on th... Dec 8 2008, 02:06 PM Cap'n Krusty What ever happened to all those fondue sets SNL wa... Dec 8 2008, 02:12 PM byndbad914 another societal issue that plays into this is tha... Dec 8 2008, 03:30 PM anderssj
So our kids are being raised with the mentality ... Dec 8 2008, 03:45 PM byndbad914
I'm kind of lucky there . . . both of my kids... Dec 8 2008, 05:01 PM turboman808 I'll tell you something funny along the lines ... Dec 8 2008, 07:52 PM tod914 Nate, is your china made in china? Dec 8 2008, 08:41 PM SirAndy
Nate, is your china made in china?
:rotfl: Dec 8 2008, 08:54 PM turboman808
Nate, is your china made in china?
HAHA The sa... Dec 8 2008, 11:39 PM beech4rd
I bought some valves for a 912
said Germany on th... Dec 8 2008, 10:41 PM URY914 I only buy US made stuff at garage sales. Dec 9 2008, 07:32 AM hcdmueller
What happens is these younger people get their pa... Dec 9 2008, 09:08 AM |
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