Post by: TheFreeAgent on December 19, 2011, 08:43:30 AM
The stickers now say "Designed in USA Made in Mexico"
Do you think it will effect sales and the "I only buy Amurican" (or so theythink) hill billies?
Do you think it will effect sales and the "I only buy Amurican" (or so theythink) hill billies?
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Post by: kidlost2000 on December 19, 2011, 06:21:18 PM
Not likely.
I don't care where it is made or designed, I love the equipment. Turns out a lot of things that are truely amazing are made else where. Imported cigars, cars, women, beer, and many other items are all great, but apprantly not bowling balls. Bowling balls made in Mexico by foreigners or here by foreigners it is all the same. Turns out when you talk with most league bowlers they have no clue where any of this stuff is made, and many don't care.
Turns out shelf appeal, and word of mouth sell bowling balls. If it has flashy colors, it will likely sell.
"1 of 1."
Post by: BrunsWolf on December 19, 2011, 06:38:31 PM
^^^truth^^^
I don't care if it's made in some basement in Kazakhstan. If the product continues to roll as well as it does I'll throw it regardless of when, where, and how its made and who makes it.
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The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
Post by: Brickguy221 on December 19, 2011, 10:37:41 PM
If a ball will work for me, I am going to buy that ball regardless of where it is made. Mexico, North Pole, South Pole, or etc., doesn't matter if the ball works.
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Post by: Lillen on December 19, 2011, 11:22:17 PM
http://www.aikbowling.se/
Edited by Lillen on 12/20/2011 at 0:22 AM
Post by: krs99300 on December 20, 2011, 02:52:52 AM
From what I heard it is some new law that companies have to do... I am with the other guys... I don't care where it is made just as long as it rolls like these do I AM IN!
My dad works at Ford and most of the 4 bangers are made out of the country...
Kevin Smith
Brunswick Advisory Staff Member
www.bowlwithbrunswick.com
Post by: Sunshine n Lollipops on December 20, 2011, 05:35:02 PM
Everybody knows my stance on this. Because of the roll and hook shape (even the new ones) Big B for me. Always! Just picked up a Nexus p and f and so far all I can say is "WOW". I hope I have the good sense to put it away when it should be but the damn thing is addicting.
Don't believe in the Uzi, it just went off in my hand. I, I believe in love.
Post by: Metal_rules on December 21, 2011, 01:26:13 PM
i will not buy made in Mexico - if i can help it - i will try to buy USA - if i can - i personally do not like brunswick products, so i will stick with either ROTO GRIP or COLUMBIA . i am not saying its bad, but i prefer other gear. we all have our own opinions on everything.
Post by: Bill Thomas on December 22, 2011, 01:35:12 PM
Left Storm. Big B for me.
Post by: nocarey on December 25, 2011, 10:02:09 AM
my King Quantum has Made in Mexico engraved. . .
Edited by nocarey on 12/25/2011 at 11:05 AM
Post by: kidlost2000 on December 25, 2011, 02:54:54 PM
Not seen that.
"1 of 1."
Post by: Dogtown on December 30, 2011, 11:49:10 AM
Mexico I can understand. At least it's not "Made in China" like everything else in this country.
Post by: jls on January 12, 2012, 09:34:26 AM
This is the 21st century...
Just about EVERYTHING is MADE ELSEWHERE...
Golfers have no problem with the fact that just about ALL GOLF CLUBS are made in or near
China...And have been since the middle 90's...
Now as for the sticker. I real don't care for it... I don't feel there is a need to say that...
You don't see Tayler or Callaway saying, "designed in America, made in china"...
IMO, when people say they won't buy Brunswick because they are made in Mexico, these people
probably never liked Brunswick in the first place...
And I wonder what make of car they drive???
And where were the shoes they wear made???
And where were the clothes they wear made???
And that includes their underwear...
Just about all made overseas...
So when someone says, they won't use Brunswick because they are made in Mexico, that just
doesn't fly...Unless the ride a bike to work and live in a nudist colony... and don't watch TV...
Right now Brunswick has rebates to the consumer and rebates to the pro shop...
Never been a better time to buy!!!!!
And the feedback on their line has been Good...
jls
Post by: Xx 12 X 300 xX on January 12, 2012, 09:55:36 AM
I think people really bring the Mexican immigration issue into their feelings, and everything that goes on with the country and the people that come there, where as people from China really do not get much head lines. Thus most people do not really take issue with Chinese products.
Edited by Xx 12 X 300 xX on 1/12/2012 at 10:59 AM
Edited by Xx 12 X 300 xX on 1/12/2012 at 11:19 AM
Post by: jls on January 12, 2012, 10:05:08 AM
Triple AAA+++ to this post...
Last nite we had Mexican Food for dinner.... The PLACE WAS PACKED WITH AMERICAN'S...
IMO, it's just an excuse used by people who never liked or used Brunswick in the first place...
Now there is nothing wrong with using brand E or C or S...
But using the "made in Mexico" as an excuse is just plain ignorant...and it makes one a hypocrite...
btw, tonite we eat Chinese....lol
jls
Edited by jls on 1/12/2012 at 11:07 AM
Post by: Xx 12 X 300 xX on January 12, 2012, 10:09:35 AM
This coming from an every day white American worker.
I like Mexican and Chinese food, and I find there to be good and bad people from all walks of life. So wherever a product is made, it's made. Your never going to get rid of the bad people, so enjoy what the good ones have to offer.
The people who go to work at the factories in Mexico are trying to make a living the right way. There are many other ways they could try to make a living, but they at least want to do it the honorable way. Instead of us giving them a hard time, let's give them credit for trying to make a living.
It's not their fault the American industrial market collapsed. It's not our fault either as Americans. We as American workers want jobs, we want to work and we want industry. The people we want to work for have a different idea and goal. Politics and profits have changed the landscape of all countries. Not the people who want jobs.
Enjoy the good food, good bowling balls, the good people from these countries and anything else life has to offer.
Edited by Xx 12 X 300 xX on 1/12/2012 at 11:18 AM
Edited by Xx 12 X 300 xX on 1/12/2012 at 11:20 AM