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November 9, 2007 at 3:16 pm #254224
Melissa Burnell
How right you are! Not to mention how wide scale a boycott would
have to be at Christmas to ensure that it actually hurts the
more money on toys than normal, so a boycott would have to be huge
to make a visable dent.
recall. For instance, so many Thomas & Deigo/Dora items have been
recalled that I refuse to buy anything from either line, whether
We’re not having a big toy Christmas, even after all the watching I
am doing. I have 1 site I visit where I earn free Borders Books gift
gotten them each about $20 in books already. On top of that, I am
sitting on another $140 in GC’s to there, and am planning a road
movie, and more books.
The kids are getting the things I get them every year- a new set of
just being very diligent in what I’m willing to buy. It’s hard to
ensure that your child will be safe 100% of the time. We all do what
I foresee the widespread money loss by way of recalled items to be a
wakeup call for toy companies. Many don’t know specifically what IS
policy. They approve the cost cutting without knowing what all it
means.
as well as higher prices.
For years, people have wanted lower costs in the face of rising
cheaper alternatives are how we got our cheaper prices.
It isn’t just the fault of the toy companies. If parents were
gone to drastic measures to get the prices as low as possible.
I’m not saying it’s our fault as parents, but we certainly don’t
want.
I have a feeling that in the upcoming year, the toy shelves will be
thouroughly, the cost of toys will rise dramatically, and quite
possible, the economy will see new jobs as some companies bring
who ARE willing to boycott all things Chinese made, will cause a hit
in income. The recalls themselves will cost the companies the most
— In Budget101_@yahoogroups.com, Herlean
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are not made in China. I know you can find some made in Italy and
Germany, but they are quite pricey.
> The US manufacturers hired the Chinese to make the toys for
them, or contracted them to do so.
> Just be careful with what you give your child to play with.
Keep an eye out for recalls.
> If you try to boycott all products made overseas, it will be
really difficult. Look at your electronics. Check the labels of
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> Herlean
> Liss
wrote: > Do you think the people of the US ought to Boycott Toys
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> After the 10’s of Millions of toys this year that have been
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