Bassett Selling Chinese-made Furniture - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

raymr · #1 02-15-2008, 03:23 PM

We were shopping around for furniture and decided on a pair of Bassett Hudson recliners. They looked nice and felt comfortable, and with John Elway's name attached to their advertising, I figured, How American is that?

Anyway after a few months wait, the special order arrived yesterday. As I was removing the various tags, there was one that said in bold print: Made in China. I was at once stunned and then just as quickly felt a sense of resignation. I made the mistaken presumption that "U.S." furniture was still made in factories in America. I've been able to justify buying Chinese hand towels and kitchen gadgets, but this is a whole new category. I have never spent this much money on a Chinese product, and I really thought I was supporting American workers with this purchase. I can't return them based on this, but I really feel like I should.

OK, rant over.

Dee8go · #2 02-15-2008, 03:31 PM

Sad, isn't it?

Hatterasguy · #3 02-15-2008, 03:35 PM

Nothing is made in this country anymore.

Mistress · #4 02-15-2008, 03:44 PM

Just be careful and don't chew on them, they contain lead. How about checking out Barco and Sleazy-Boy still American.

450slcguy · #5 02-15-2008, 05:54 PM

Bought some plywood at Home Depot a few weeks ago. Guess what?
Made in China.

Ken300D · #6 02-15-2008, 07:20 PM

Most of the world's container ship fleet must be somewhere in transit between China and the US.

I wonder if they go back empty to China or if there's something in there? Dollar bills?

Ken300D

raymr · #7 02-15-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken300D

Most of the world's container ship fleet must be somewhere in transit between China and the US.

I wonder if they go back empty to China or if there's something in there? Dollar bills?

Ken300D

I think it used to be waste paper. But since we don't read newspapers as much anymore, due to our online addiction, that market is shrinking.

catmandoo62 · #8 02-15-2008, 08:02 PM

they are probably filled with scrap steel,aluminum,copper etc.

Hatterasguy · #9 02-16-2008, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken300D

Most of the world's container ship fleet must be somewhere in transit between China and the US.

I wonder if they go back empty to China or if there's something in there? Dollar bills?

Ken300D

Thats the business I want to get into! Screw real estate, shipping is where the cha ching is at!$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

raymr · #10 02-16-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mistress

Just be careful and don't chew on them, they contain lead. How about checking out Barco and Sleazy-Boy still American.

We are buying a few more things, and I will be sure to ask specifically where the goods are made for now on.

mgburg · #11 02-17-2008, 11:18 AM

Ashley Furniture is made in Arcadia, WI., between La Crosse and Eau Claire, and just SE of Mpls/St. Paul...plus, I'm sure that they have quite a few other factories around the US...and Ashley also has a fairly good-sized Mexican work-force in Arcadia too...

Now, the point that I'd quit buying furniture altogether is when the "Made In China" lable starts showing up on the Amish-built stuff...then I'll know it's all for show...