I have no problem with China as a parts source. The only problem I have is the US purchasing agents that write the specs for the parts that China produces, usually for the cheapest price possible.
Case in point on the spec. being the factor here: Bearings for my JD round baler rollers. Seiko (the Japanese watch maker), is into the bearing business. They do the specs and China does the work. Guarantee you that you put one of those suckers in your hand and it never held a more quality product.
Something else about the oriental mind. Think back when they hit the American automotive market. Think about what Detroit offered us for transportation. Think about what was standard equipment from Detroit (had a 1965 Ford F100 that didn't even have a HEATER) and what MAY have been available as an added accessory. Think about how the oriental mind came with everything as standard equipment. My wife worked with them in semiconductor assembly. Engineers would come over from Japan. No rock was left unturned. Minute details are of the essence. Apparently it's a way of life for them.
Case in point. WM usually has a carton of cheap flash lights sitting around the auto/sporting goods sections. 2 bucks for an LED driven by a couple of AA batteries. Super light, super price. Sure beats the bulb with 2 D cells we used to have to buy. But here's the kicker. The plastic case, like plastic cases on US made flashlights, has a flat side on it so that when you lay it down, it won't roll around...........never saw a US flashlight with such. The detailing just goes on and on.
Sorry for you nay sayers, but "diversity" IS good for us!
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