Thursday, June 26, 2008
LeatherneckJim finally here!
Hi all,
Leatherneck Jim (AKA Jim) here and I finally can say that our re-designed website is up and running. If you've talked to me or my wife, Jane, you know that we're big believers in "buy American!" I ran into a fellow jarhead yesterday and we were talking about how I used to be an Electrical Engineer before my job went to India. I understand it's a beautiful country, so I'm glad my old job is in such a nice place. But back to buying American goods (and services) wherever possible.
Say what you want, but Americans have high standards when it comes to manufacturing. I know that our prices are often higher, but you really do get what you pay for and when you buy junk, it doesn't last - or worse! There's a discount store near us that is filled with attractive items that are knock-offs of high end goods. This place is a Temple to Chinese Junk (and I don't mean the boat!) Everything is made in China. Everything looks sort of like the good stuff and everything you buy there BREAKS or is poorly made or dangerous! Those great deals? The candle-holder my wife bought go so hot that it burned a big, ugly round circle on our dresser. The wood barrel we bought for storage - bled onto the carpet and stained it. I guess the stain wasn't quite "set" yet. The dog beds fell apart in less than three months. The "cashews" had tiny print that said "mixed with peanuts" hidden away in the back of the package. Good thing none of the kids has a peanut allergy.
But that discount store is packed with shoppers who pile stuff in their carts, unable or unwilling to consider that it's junk, it may be dangerous and it definitely won't last. But getting back to my fellow jarhead, I was telling him about my website and he said - with that "gotcha" gleam in his eye, "I bet you don't sell all American." I very proudly told him in fact I did only sell American and, I intend to keep it that way.
Thanks for stopping by and
Ride Safe,
Jim
http://www.leatherneckjim.com/ for fine American Made Motorcycle Saddlebags, toolbags, windshield bags, brackets and lots more.
Leatherneck Jim (AKA Jim) here and I finally can say that our re-designed website is up and running. If you've talked to me or my wife, Jane, you know that we're big believers in "buy American!" I ran into a fellow jarhead yesterday and we were talking about how I used to be an Electrical Engineer before my job went to India. I understand it's a beautiful country, so I'm glad my old job is in such a nice place. But back to buying American goods (and services) wherever possible.
Say what you want, but Americans have high standards when it comes to manufacturing. I know that our prices are often higher, but you really do get what you pay for and when you buy junk, it doesn't last - or worse! There's a discount store near us that is filled with attractive items that are knock-offs of high end goods. This place is a Temple to Chinese Junk (and I don't mean the boat!) Everything is made in China. Everything looks sort of like the good stuff and everything you buy there BREAKS or is poorly made or dangerous! Those great deals? The candle-holder my wife bought go so hot that it burned a big, ugly round circle on our dresser. The wood barrel we bought for storage - bled onto the carpet and stained it. I guess the stain wasn't quite "set" yet. The dog beds fell apart in less than three months. The "cashews" had tiny print that said "mixed with peanuts" hidden away in the back of the package. Good thing none of the kids has a peanut allergy.
But that discount store is packed with shoppers who pile stuff in their carts, unable or unwilling to consider that it's junk, it may be dangerous and it definitely won't last. But getting back to my fellow jarhead, I was telling him about my website and he said - with that "gotcha" gleam in his eye, "I bet you don't sell all American." I very proudly told him in fact I did only sell American and, I intend to keep it that way.
Thanks for stopping by and
Ride Safe,
Jim
http://www.leatherneckjim.com/ for fine American Made Motorcycle Saddlebags, toolbags, windshield bags, brackets and lots more.
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