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Jetboy

(792 posts)
Sat Sep 29, 2012, 10:37 AM Sep 2012

Stop buying plastic crap made in China! [View all]

It was DESIGNED to break down so that another will be purchased.

Nip it, nip it in the bud!

There are second hand stores, auctions, flea markets and garage sales going on all the time. If you don't have time to attend, just make friends with someone who does. It will benefit both of you.

I don't make a lot of money. But I have nice things that I got at a fraction of the cost of buying new. I never worry that something will break down because if it does, I'll just get another one for a song. Most of my small household appliances are older than me and I'm 40! Unfortunately, many of these appliances will outlive me! errr fortunately? haha

I figured that most DUers knew all about this stuff but a thread in GD proved to me that most of my fellow DUers are buying Made In China crap. DON'T DO IT!!!!!

Plus, old stuff looks cool and everyone will know you are hip and into retro! It's a win, win win and a big LOSS for China.

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I've been saying that for years now... RevStPatrick Sep 2012 #1
I sell stuff I come across at auctions etc on ebay! Jetboy Sep 2012 #2
Probably my favorite stuff... RevStPatrick Sep 2012 #3
It hurts a lot less to buy a new item here and there Jetboy Sep 2012 #4
Made in USA ONLY jefftothet Mar 2013 #5
May I suggest Le Taz Hot Mar 2013 #6
Don't forget Etsy.com as well. Le Taz Hot Mar 2013 #7
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