tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post1498439199776461122..comments2024-03-28T20:51:58.818-04:00Comments on Ramblin' with AM: Local Saturday - Is Local Always Best?bookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-56118732689992037332016-12-14T21:38:21.094-05:002016-12-14T21:38:21.094-05:00Yes, I'm in Maine and I've seen the dilemm...Yes, I'm in Maine and I've seen the dilemma you mentioned many times. I'm actually a member of the Mainemade crafts organization. It's unfortunate that many times the local and US-made items cost more than foreign-made ... yet they're often made better, so they're worth it in the long run. Dr. K. Lee Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627061069954765913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-63457610840750300922016-11-30T15:42:02.415-05:002016-11-30T15:42:02.415-05:00I shop local if i can afford it. living on a month...I shop local if i can afford it. living on a monthly budget at times i must choose otherwise or go with out. i also choose to buy things made in the USA. As that helps the USA out in the long run compared to other countries. Sandy Segurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13600863093410601445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-27622787754748657572016-11-29T02:42:20.010-05:002016-11-29T02:42:20.010-05:00Encouraging local produce especailly when its hand...Encouraging local produce especailly when its handmade/keeps alive a tradition or art or is organically grown - must be all patronised and made to flourish. Consumerism is eating away the core of our earth thanks to our relentless chasing of "imported" goods but in reality home grown is always best.shalz75https://www.blogger.com/profile/12088043835065502548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-48407326665068567952016-11-27T19:58:36.884-05:002016-11-27T19:58:36.884-05:00Because the local stores are small businesses (pro...Because the local stores are small businesses (probably), so they have to get merchandise from where they can. But you're still supporting local if you buy locally made stuff at a big chain store. Yep, that is a dilemma. <br /><br />I guess it's about buying what you need. But being conscious of it. Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-63983164136155668162016-11-27T14:27:27.458-05:002016-11-27T14:27:27.458-05:00Americans can be self centered and I thank you for...Americans can be self centered and I thank you for reminding us all (you and Ramya) that other countries face the same dilemma. We have, after all, a world wide economy we all depend on.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-38648683728722627182016-11-27T14:25:22.189-05:002016-11-27T14:25:22.189-05:00I am too much of a Black Friday addict - it's ...I am too much of a Black Friday addict - it's good to have balance. And, like you, I wouldn't shame anyone shopping at a chain store. In fact, I admit to shopping at Home Depot on Black Friday because the employees are always so friendly and make you feel they really appreciate you-even to greeting early shoppers with coffee and donuts holes. bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-85728998053000048202016-11-27T14:21:07.962-05:002016-11-27T14:21:07.962-05:00I agree with food. For certain other items - it ma...I agree with food. For certain other items - it may be a matter of keeping local jobs, if you are in an area where certain items are manufactured.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-4682083580605393572016-11-27T14:19:49.539-05:002016-11-27T14:19:49.539-05:00It's good to know, in a way,that there are oth...It's good to know, in a way,that there are others facing the same dilemma. When I lived in Florida years old (a state that grows many of America's juice oranges) you could not get a decent orange in the store. They all were imported out of the state.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-13698996506366394202016-11-27T14:17:58.809-05:002016-11-27T14:17:58.809-05:00Ah, that dilemma. Happy that I'm not the only...Ah, that dilemma. Happy that I'm not the only one trying to figure it all out.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-86337589761465776672016-11-27T14:17:27.968-05:002016-11-27T14:17:27.968-05:00Many reasons why I do try to buy local - among the...Many reasons why I do try to buy local - among them, he jobs of family members may depend on it. But you are right, a lot of local businesses do not sell locally made stuff. Hence, the dilemma.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-49894152227634624942016-11-27T08:03:43.554-05:002016-11-27T08:03:43.554-05:00Like anything, I think shopping requires balance, ...Like anything, I think shopping requires balance, part of which is negotiating the not so black-and-white parts of taking that journey. I don't shop any of of the designated shopping days (Black Friday, Cyber Monday), not in protest, but mainly because I'm busy with other things. When I do shop, I'll start local, but I expand from there. I would never shame anyone for succumbing to an irresistible deal in a chain store or for buy a "Made in that other place" product, especially if it's rarely made anywhere else or that "other place" makes the best ones.www.pennienichols.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14930288406294580221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-85930877665650121502016-11-27T07:44:24.860-05:002016-11-27T07:44:24.860-05:00This reminds me of the time of the British when bo...This reminds me of the time of the British when boycotting foreign goods and using Indian products was part of the freedom struggle. But of course the case is different now. There is a similar situation in India. Like Ramya said, the import of goods into the country brings tough competition for the Indian manufacturers. It isn't easy to choose yes, it depends on our needs . <br /><br />P.S - I've nominated you for the versatile blogger award. Here's the link <br />http://dashyspeaks.blogspot.in/2016/11/being-versatile.html<br />Feel free to accept it or not. :)Dashyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12350406405959699889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-2685933379314432602016-11-26T19:43:49.602-05:002016-11-26T19:43:49.602-05:00We had a lovely little farmers' market today. ...We had a lovely little farmers' market today. Everything sold was very, very local. I admit that I don't really worry much about whether or not the stuff that I buy is local, except for food. I do prefer to buy my eggs from a local farmer and my honey from a local beekeeper. The closer you are to your food source, the fresher your food is. In food, it does make a difference, but, in other stuff, no, not so much.Alice Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843884715361277163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-92105257027859032602016-11-26T18:29:32.654-05:002016-11-26T18:29:32.654-05:00This dilemma is going on in India as well. India e...This dilemma is going on in India as well. India exports high quality tea and coffee to other countries and Idian market will only have second quality. Many electronic goods are imported to India from China giving a big competetion to local manufacturers with their cheap price. Its hard to decide sometimes Mahathi Ramyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573960801443027067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-43116699270892269032016-11-26T17:19:44.180-05:002016-11-26T17:19:44.180-05:00It's hard isn't it? I was shopping in a to...It's hard isn't it? I was shopping in a touristy area that is local. Okay, the store is "local" but the stuff, like Vera Bradley items, are not.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310860709666039413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-7658821856421507422016-11-26T14:31:32.363-05:002016-11-26T14:31:32.363-05:00There is one local garden store that really promot...There is one local garden store that really promotes today for shopping local. But I don't know of any decorations they sell that are actually made locally. It is just buying from them versus ordering it on Amazon. I just buy what I need and like versus worrying about where it came from or where I buy it. Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.com