Unhappy with Speedaire Purchase
by Matt
I was very disappointed with my recent purchase of a 1NNF6 (portable 20 gal 120V) compressor when I saw that it is made in China. I ordered the same unit I got 11/2 years ago that was USA made, but it was discontinued (read "outsourced")for this Chinese model. Bill responds... Hey Matt, I hear you. It is very difficult these days to find anything product that isn't made in China. However, the market place appears to be driven solely by price these days, and given that domestic workers are earning what, $20 - $30 an hour and Chinese workers(for example) might be earning $1 - $2 an hour, in response to the price driven market, the manufacturer's feel forced to buy offshore to get lower prices on their products. I sometimes wonder, if I buy only the cheapest of everything that I need, and cheap means that it's made in another country, ultimately, how will I earn the dollars in the future to buy anything, once all of the manufacturing jobs are no longer here? You can still buy compressors made in North America. They are usually more expensive though, and if we choose to buy only with our wallets, the manufacturer will respond by offering cheaper and cheaper off-shore products. Tough situation, hmmmm? Bill
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