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Hometown USA Stores - selling only products made in the USA
Posted on 2/16/14 at 10:55 am
Posted on 2/16/14 at 10:55 am
The Hometown USA Stores are dedicated to only selling items 100% made in the USA. From what I read
I was pretty impressed with the overall concept. It seems a business like this would be successful in a conservative state like Texas, La, etc. Anyone have an opinion of this?
I was pretty impressed with the overall concept. It seems a business like this would be successful in a conservative state like Texas, La, etc. Anyone have an opinion of this?
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Posted on 2/16/14 at 11:04 am to jeffsdad
I've never had a problem paying a little bit more for American made products, maybe thats just me though.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 11:07 am to jeffsdad
Where can I shop at one and where can I invest? Will gladly pay more for made in America if made well and truly made in America for decent wages and benefits. I always shop local when I can.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 11:12 am to SmackoverHawg
You can shop online or in their Nassau, NY store. They do have an invest tab on their website. I browsed their inventory and they actually had a huge selection and some quality stuff. It would be nice to see this concept take off and become a nationwide chain. I will be sure to shop them next time I have a need.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 11:21 am to jsb29
I have inquired several times about a franchise, but never received a response.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 11:29 am to jeffsdad
Love the idea! I will happily spend more money if it all stays in this country.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 11:40 am to jeffsdad
I like the idea a lot, and wish this kind of thing was available....
but when you get right down to it, I think most people will continue to shop at wal mart to save the bucks...
but when you get right down to it, I think most people will continue to shop at wal mart to save the bucks...
Posted on 2/16/14 at 11:47 am to Spankum
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but when you get right down to it, I think most people will continue to shop at wal mart to save the bucks...
Most will. But you don't need everybody. Then as business builds, prices can come down and be more competitive. There's a misconception that you can't compete with Wal mart but you can. Better service is one way. And their prices are not as low as people think. They'll drop the price on more common items, but jack it up on other stuff. Our pharmacy kicks walmarts arse on prices and service.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 11:57 am to Spankum
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but when you get right down to it, I think most people will continue to shop at wal mart to save the bucks...
True, I think only people that actually make a conscious effort to buy American will be the ones using this, and we are the minority.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 12:00 pm to SmackoverHawg
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I always shop local when I can.
As I do, but I'm not buying American made just because it is made in the USA. If it's quality, I'll buy and pay a little more than the foreign made stuff.
Buying locally and American promotes poor customer service and craftsmanship if it's done blindly. Keep them honest.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 12:06 pm to jeffsdad
Good concept but why on the ob?
Posted on 2/16/14 at 12:43 pm to Motorboat
on this board cause the ob people are the most reasonable on tigerdroppings, and conservative
Posted on 2/16/14 at 1:03 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Buying locally and American promotes poor customer service and craftsmanship if it's done blindly. Keep them honest.
Agree. But if all things are equal then I'll pay a little more to get American made or local. Example is the numerous Benchmade knives I have. I only need one, but frequently buy one here or there just because or for gifts.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 9:12 pm to brass2mouth
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I've never had a problem paying a little bit more for American made products, maybe thats just me though.
Posted on 2/16/14 at 9:22 pm to SmackoverHawg
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But if all things are equal then I'll pay a little more to get American made or local. Example is the numerous Benchmade knives I have. I only need one, but frequently buy one here or there just because or for gifts.
I'll pay more for local, for sure. I try to support local businesses as much as possible.
Posted on 2/17/14 at 4:45 am to jeffsdad
So this store is going to sell 12 different items?
Posted on 2/17/14 at 7:37 am to RogerTheShrubber
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local businesses
But I love Amazon
Posted on 2/17/14 at 8:05 am to jeffsdad
I bet the electronic dept is tiny.
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