Saturday, December 06, 2008

Out-Sourcing

I just bought a new set of golf clubs, signed off by Jack Nicklaus. The titianium driver lasted two months. It was made in China. I'm pissed. The driver I bought 40 years ago, made in the USA, and retired in favor of new technology is still working.

Two things: If you are going to put your name on any mass manufactures item and make millions out of the endorsement, why not make sure it is first class?

And if you are a true national hero, why not insist that it is made in the USA, where people also need the work? That way I could use any busted club to beat a better idea of what conscientious crafstmanships means into a countryman's head, without having to go to all the way to China.

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