[rfuerst911sc]

This is a good discussion with some very valid points . I agree just because something is made in the US doesn't guarantee quality . A manufacturer has many balls to juggle . The product/s you make have to fill a niche , be affordable and meet some level of quality .

In theory as items get more expensive they get better quality obviously not always true . Today you can buy a 40" flat screen TV for 300.00 or less . It will last 5-6 years maybe more . If the same TV was built in the US and was 500.00 and would last 10 years or more how many would buy them ?

I just made those numbers up for the conversation but it's the scenario we are talking about . In the TV scenario it would be easy to say I will take a chance on the cheaper to enjoy for 5 years . Won't repair it when it croaks will just buy another . I am not sure what I would purchase .