Made in China: What have come to in the United States?
DNADave
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I’m on my first trip to Washington D. C. And want to find a token as a souvenir. I’ve seen plenty of historical DC tokens (which are attractive) at coin shows and online. I’m assuming they were minted in the United States at one time. But everything I’ve found so far is made In China.
I won’t in good conscience buy one of these, and I wonder if there are ANY that are made here now?
Can anyone post a modern DC token that’s available in retail stores that’s made in the USA? I’m expecting crickets but hope I’m wrong.
Would anyone expect a Beijing souvenir token to be made anywhere other than In China?
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Not so sure anything "came of the United States". They COULD be made here.
But comparison of labor costs means they are CHEAPER to make in China. (And, I'm not sure we really want to lower our standard of living to the point that we can compete.....)
I know someone who makes challenge coins. The Chinese company they farmed it out to said they would put "Made in USA" on them if they wanted.
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@DNADave I totally get what you mean. Many of our flags are made in China as well. Yes @TommyType you are correct, I guess, with your standard of living comment. But sometimes it feels good to have something made here.
Maybe this idea is already taken, but perhaps a nice niche product would be USA souvenirs actually made in the USA.
I am an adoptive parent, both my girls were "made in China".
I am going to keep them.
First thing that came to mind;
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Everything is made in china, all the way down to the tie tariff man wears around his neck. lol
Say what? Those bootleggers stole Eddie's idea too?
The original "Coming To America" 1988 "Bank of Zamunda" Five Pounds Coin. The coin features a profile of Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) encircled with the words "Zamunda" and "Akeem".
If it's any consolation.......those of us who are old enough to remember, everything used to be made in......JAPAN. Who cares? It's all trash. Americans just get a kick out of buying useless garbage. It's in our DNA. Go figure.
It seems that too many Americans are willing to trade their future for cheaper prices.
Repugnant!
I have found that if one searches, most items can be found 'Made in USA'.....Not all, of course... I do look, and usually will make the extra effort to shop around for American made products. Cheers, RickO
Pretty sure the original souvenirs and movie props for these were made in the US. Continental Coin.
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Working part time in a car parts store, "Made in the USA" is not frequently encountered, but I do point it out to the customers when it does happen. Most customers want "cheap" stuff.
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The worst case of made in a foreign land that I have encountered was a marine corp ball cap made in Vietnam.
I bet that would piss off a bunch of Vietnam vets!
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At least they have the courage to label it as to the country of origin. It's the 'sneaky' ones I don't like.
The Vietnam War ended 46 years ago. After the war, Vietnam even fought a brief conflict with China over a border dispute. Vietnam is now a friend and trading partner with the US just like Japan, Germany, and Italy after WWII. Trump visited there a few months ago when he met with Kim and the Vietnamese rolled out the red carpet for him (no pun intended}. From what I've read the Vietnamese truly like the Americans. Also my Crocs shoes that I wear around the house are made in Vietnam.
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As a Vietnam Disabled Vet, I don't personally have any ill will towards Vietnam. As a patriot, I do not like to buy anything made outside Conus, but I've recently bought a Fiat 500 , so I'd say, it was a long time ago, life goes on, be happy. As a coin collector, I find it hard sometimes to distinguish Chinese counterfeits.
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I'm a vet as well, I have no ill will toward anyone or country, I do buy American whenever I can as well as union made if possible, both choices I feel we all should make.
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Made in China and selling for $5.00
Would you pay $8.00 if made in the USA?
Hint: people say yes, but when the time comes, if given two choices, 98% choose the cheaper option.
Also, in that it is $3.00 cheaper than the alternative, you get to buy something else with your $3.00. (Or on a bigger scale, you don’t have to work as long or hard because the things you need are cheaper.)
That is the value you get from trade.
He who knows he has enough is rich.
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For automotive parts it is really false economy. I repair my own vehicle and the "cheap" stuff needs to be replaced in a year or so. Labor being the most expensive part of the repair the "Name Brands" with good warrantees are actually the bargain.
In the 1950's "stocking stuffer" toys, often cheap metal cars, were Made In Japan. I had many of them!
The real crime here is that the token you pictured is marked $4.99. Chinese-made tokens - some of extremely high quality - are available on eBay for less than a dollar, and that includes shipping.
It is a shame that so much stuff is made in China, but if people buy it, people will sell it.
Keep any?
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I've been buying some of my clothes from an all American clothing company for a little over 10 years now.
Still wearing their famous "last belt you'll ever need"
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Made in USA is properly designated as U. S. A. IIRC there is a city in China named Usa.
Producers and sellers have been obtaining goods and materials from the most economical source since people began trading economies. The only substantive difference now is that the supply chains are linked by fast communication and reliable transportation over long distances. It's often called the "Global Economy" but it has operated long before the Silk Road, Roman Pond or Phoenician Galleys.
"Turning back the clock," as some advocate, has no positive effect, because the process is endemic to commerce and trade. Only the smallest details change.