Made in China

[Guest Guest]

Actually I believe that a lot of the problem with stuff falling apart is that we no longer take care of things like we used to. Our family was taught to take care of things because we couldn't afford to replace it. But I see wild kids who break everything' date=' even stuff I thought wasn't breakable, because they have been taught that everything is replaceable so it doesn't matter if it breaks.[/quote']

That might be the problem for some people, but I still think a lot of the problem is that things are made cheap. For example, my mother-in-law had a cabinet she bought at a store that she used for a pantry. She spent like $80 on it, but it fell apart only after they moved it once (while they were moving into their new house). It was just used to store food, and the kids didn't abuse it, so the only logical explanation is that it was poorly built.

[Anon]

Actually I believe that a lot of the problem with stuff falling apart is that we no longer take care of things like we used to. Our family was taught to take care of things because we couldn't afford to replace it. But I see wild kids who break everything' date=' even stuff I thought wasn't breakable, because they have been taught that everything is replaceable so it doesn't matter if it breaks.[/quote']

No, that is not the reason our stuff breaks LOL. My mom was the most careful person in the world and even her newer things lasted a shorter time than the older things.

Anyway even look at toys...the old fashioned stuff was made of wood and hard plastic and was made to play hard. Today's toys are made of cheap breakable plastic.

Don't talk too much about breaking stuff, you have a boy who is not old enough to break toys yet. You just wait... you'll find out that anything that is not Little Tikes or otherwise sturdy will not last long..unless your kid doesn't like it enough to play with it!

Otherwise we take great care of our appliances and cars but yet they do not last as long as they should, for the amount of money put into them.

[Guest Guest]

I agree and that can be a problem, Kathie. I just don't think it's as common a problem as people simply not looking after their stuff.

[HappyChristian]

Many things really are poorly made today. It's a shame. I remember one time buying a throw rug at Wal-Mart. The package said Made in America. When I got it home and took it out of the plastic, the rug said made somewhere else (not China, but somewhere). The plastic was what was made in America, and adding that to the package made it seem the whole thing was. *sigh* It fell apart pretty quickly just from being walked on and cleaned.

When I was expecting Joshua, my grandparents sent us $50. We used that for things he would need, among them a dresser. It was a cheaply made dresser, but it was sufficient. He still has that dresser today, even though the drawers are not working the best. But we have had things that just seem to fall apart when nothing should cause it.

When we got married, we got garage sale furniture. We've never bought anything new exept some small appliances, computer, and, a couple of years ago, our bed. One of these days, if it's affordable, we will get some new front room furniture. And we definitely need a dining room table. We were given this one a few years back. It is falling apart...again, cheaply made. But I'm thankful we've had it!

[Guest Guest]

Really...the only furniture holding up in my house is what my dad made. He was an engineer (salesman) by trade, but he had many hobbies that really saved my parents a bundle of money. Woodworking (he and my uncle) was one of his favorite hobbies. :thumb My uncle was a NASA engineer for years and then he owned his own service supplies company...but, when he got older he sold what he made to a little furniture store in this area. My dad gave his away. :smile


Anyways, between that...and what my mom has handed down to her kids (quality) that is what is holding up in our house. Also, no one makes furniture like the Amish. My sister and in-laws have gotten much of what they have from the Amish. It sure is nice. :thumb


Kathie...I would go for that! Nothing beats homemade. I loved what I can remember as the good ole' fashioned days... and I was born in 1964. LOL.

[Truthseeking]

Answer is that its all part of the New Word Order coming together if you ask me !

[Truthseeking]

Answer is that its all part of the New Word Order coming together if you ask me !

Why do we keep exporting jobs to foreign countries, because the cost of labor is cheaper !!!! Do I agree with it. Ah, NO

[Anon]

Keeping it here would make more jobs and more income so that, if the goods were not cheaper, eventually I think it would even out because income would be higher.

Most of this is so entrenched though its almost worthless to discuss because its nearly unfixable. All this gov't subsidation began back in the Dust Bowl, and no way they can turn it back now.

[JerryNumbers]

[quote="HappyChristian"]Many things really are poorly made today. It's a shame. I remember one time buying a throw rug at Wal-Mart. The package said Made in America. When I got it home and took it out of the plastic, the rug said made somewhere else (not China, but somewhere). The plastic was what was made in America, and adding that to the package made it seem the whole thing was. *sigh* It fell apart pretty quickly just from being walked on and cleaned.

When I was expecting Joshua, my grandparents sent us $50. We used that for things he would need, among them a dresser. It was a cheaply made dresser, but it was sufficient. He still has that dresser today, even though the drawers are not working the best. But we have had things that just seem to fall apart when nothing should cause it.

When we got married, we got garage sale furniture. We've never bought anything new exept some small appliances, computer, and, a couple of years ago, our bed. One of these days, if it's affordable, we will get some new front room furniture. And we definitely need a dining room table. We were given this one a few years back. It is falling apart...again, cheaply made. But I'm thankful we've had it![/quote]


Amen Happy Christians.

Many Americans have to buy what they can afford, and the fact is they can't afford the high priced stuff which is usually made in America whether its shoes, clothing, or furniture.

Of course I know there's many Americans that cannot relate to this. But them I'm content, but I'm sure many would consider our stuff junk and would not have any of it in their house. But Linda and I are just thankful that we have what we've got and its all paid for, for we surely don't have the money to replace it with even cheap made stuff.

But that said I recall my fathers elderly cousin back in the 80's. She had a house full of beautiful old furniture, including things like a beautiful old pie safe that stood about 5 feet tall, a very beautiful old wooden dinning table with wood chairs, a beautiful old iron bedstead with a dresser and matching chest of doors. It was all very well taken care of with hardly so much of a scratch on any of it and she kept it spotless. She said, "If I could afford it I would throw all this away and buy all new furniture." Sad to say many be like her, never content with what they have, its not the American way.

[Salyan]

My brother was telling me this weekend about a family his boss knows. Apparently they redo their decorating scheme every three years or so -- at which point they THROW AWAY their 3-yr old couch, chairs, etc.....

:eek :eek :eek :bonK:

I told him he should find out when they go to the dump... :lol:

[Guest Guest]

[quote="salyan"]My brother was telling me this weekend about a family his boss knows. Apparently they redo their decorating scheme every three years or so -- at which point they THROW AWAY their 3-yr old couch, chairs, etc.....

:eek :eek :eek :bonK:

I told him he should find out when they go to the dump... :lol:[/quote]


Are you kidding me, saylan? What a waste! Yeah...with many people moving around in my family...we may need to find that dump. :lol: I could bring in the WHOLE family to town. :eek :lol: Maybe we could have an "good old fashioned" Revival at the dump? LOL. It might attract some visitors. :wave:

[Guest Guest]

My brother was telling me this weekend about a family his boss knows. Apparently they redo their decorating scheme every three years or so -- at which point they THROW AWAY their 3-yr old couch, chairs, etc.....



I told him he should find out when they go to the dump...

Wow... they could make a lot of money selling that stuff at a garage sale. If they don't feel like bothering with it, they could at least give the stuff to some place that sells that stuff for some charity... or maybe donate it to a homeless shelter, or something.... wow.

[Truthseeking]

Amen Happy Christians.

Many Americans have to buy what they can afford, and the fact is they can't afford the high priced stuff which is usually made in America whether its shoes, clothing, or furniture.

Of course I know there's many Americans that cannot relate to this. But them I'm content, but I'm sure many would consider our stuff junk and would not have any of it in their house. But Linda and I are just thankful that we have what we've got and its all paid for, for we surely don't have the money to replace it with even cheap made stuff.

But that said I recall my fathers elderly cousin back in the 80's. She had a house full of beautiful old furniture, including things like a beautiful old pie safe that stood about 5 feet tall, a very beautiful old wooden dinning table with wood chairs, a beautiful old iron bedstead with a dresser and matching chest of doors. It was all very well taken care of with hardly so much of a scratch on any of it and she kept it spotless. She said, "If I could afford it I would throw all this away and buy all new furniture." Sad to say many be like her, never content with what they have, its not the American way.

Look under your American made car and you have the same issue.

[Truthseeking]

Amen Happy Christians.

Many Americans have to buy what they can afford, and the fact is they can't afford the high priced stuff which is usually made in America whether its shoes, clothing, or furniture.

Of course I know there's many Americans that cannot relate to this. But them I'm content, but I'm sure many would consider our stuff junk and would not have any of it in their house. But Linda and I are just thankful that we have what we've got and its all paid for, for we surely don't have the money to replace it with even cheap made stuff.

But that said I recall my fathers elderly cousin back in the 80's. She had a house full of beautiful old furniture, including things like a beautiful old pie safe that stood about 5 feet tall, a very beautiful old wooden dinning table with wood chairs, a beautiful old iron bedstead with a dresser and matching chest of doors. It was all very well taken care of with hardly so much of a scratch on any of it and she kept it spotless. She said, "If I could afford it I would throw all this away and buy all new furniture." Sad to say many be like her, never content with what they have, its not the American way.

Look under your American made car and you have the same issue "Made in China" .

[Guest Guest]

Look under your American made car and you have the same issue "Made in China" .

Very true. :thumb Everything is made in China it seems. Well, they practically own us...China and some other countries. We have done this to ourselves. Like the saying goes "We are our own worst enemies." It will be very interesting to see how everything plays out in the End TImes. Although...we will be otta here! Whoohoo!! Sorry...I am getting carried away. :Green We still have much work to do for the Lord Jesus Christ. It isn't over yet. :smile