Re: Made in the USA?
Well, I can only agree to Matt Woodburn.
Believe me, if you Americans would only use really American made items for reenacting you would certainly go without many an item. There are so many items especially hardware that are made outside the US not to mention the weapons. I believe even fabrics will be imported. The "globalisation" has long since taken place also in the hobby. I like to know where the items I buy come from. But my first thought is if the quality is good.
For me as a German European patriotism concerng buying items is of course irrelevant. And Matt the country you are born in will be most likely the best country in the world for most of the people;-))) ( although this must not nesessarily be patriotism)
But of course it is always good if you can get material or items from more local sources but that is in many cases out of the question because of the high prices. If I want a German foundry to cast bar buckles for bridles for me and I have to pay 30$ per piece ending up at 180$ cost for the hardware for one bridle only, well I doubt there will be anybody stupid enough to buy it only because it is "100% Made in Germany":)
Well, I can only agree to Matt Woodburn.
Believe me, if you Americans would only use really American made items for reenacting you would certainly go without many an item. There are so many items especially hardware that are made outside the US not to mention the weapons. I believe even fabrics will be imported. The "globalisation" has long since taken place also in the hobby. I like to know where the items I buy come from. But my first thought is if the quality is good.
For me as a German European patriotism concerng buying items is of course irrelevant. And Matt the country you are born in will be most likely the best country in the world for most of the people;-))) ( although this must not nesessarily be patriotism)
But of course it is always good if you can get material or items from more local sources but that is in many cases out of the question because of the high prices. If I want a German foundry to cast bar buckles for bridles for me and I have to pay 30$ per piece ending up at 180$ cost for the hardware for one bridle only, well I doubt there will be anybody stupid enough to buy it only because it is "100% Made in Germany":)
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