Originally Posted by
omgb
Guys, do we really want to pick apart companies like RCBS
No, not really. Their stuff is of the highest quality regardless of where it originates, but then again honesty is essential.
You do know that Ford, GM and Chrysler all farm out manufacturing to Mexico and other places right? It has been a common practice for years dating back to the late 60s with some automakers.
of course, afterall there is a sticker on every part manufactured abroad.
All of this has been in direct response to cost challenges. Niether China nor Mexico have much in the way of invironmental restrictions. Just think of what a casting or plating company discharges on a daily basis. To do it clean and green costs $$$$$ and those costs are passed on to the consumer.
Is it better that there is a consumer... someone whom gets up in the morning , goes to work, earns a decent green wage and can afford to buy what he pleases? if the stuff is made in China or Mexico the Americans that have no job due to the fact cannot consume anything and therefore the economy suffers for all.
I believe all of these companies are trying to find the right way to keep costs down and quality up. If one fails to do both, you go the way of Herters.
I don't know about the others, but keeping costs down had nothing to do with Herter's demise.
If RCBS tells me they don't farm out their castings to China I will tend to believe them.
Did you skip over post #40? as i said before they may be poured in America now, but they did pour them in China in the past. If they would have stated the facts rather than attempting to deceive customers...i would have no gripes whatsoever.