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Made in Britain

gardenwiseone2013 — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:28:22 GMT

Would anyone agree it would be a good idea to be able to buy what you’re looking for MADE IN BRITAIN rather than abroad? It can take ages searching through sellers trying to discover what the country of manufacture is.

Re: Made in Britain

tobiasd4 — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 19:04:16 GMT

Even if buying from well known British companies, items can be made anywhere in the world.

Also parts are made all over the world, can then be assembled in UK, which makes them British made.

Re: Made in Britain

arkwebus — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:15:49 GMT

@tobiasd4 @gardenwiseone2013

And the EU now applies tariffs to any "Made in Britain" item where less than 60% is actually made in Britain!

Re: Made in Britain

red_magpie — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:37:10 GMT

It can take ages searching through sellers trying to discover what the country of manufacture is.

It doesn't just "take ages," it's impossible.

EBay doesn't provide an option to search for item made in Britain. Or even sold by UK sellers. All you can search for is items "located" in the UK - which includes many items by sellers in China.

I'm afraid you're still living in the 1950's. Next time you're in Marks and Spencer's, try looking for items made in the UK!

What does "made in the UK" mean, anyway? Items supposedly made in the UK today are often only assembled in the UK, or composed of mainly imported components. In any case, "Made in the UK" is sadly no longer the badge of superiority that it was half a century ago.

Re: Made in Britain

gardenwiseone2013 — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 21:24:15 GMT

Yes but those companies who do manufacture in the UK should be supported by
British people buyers. And if we could clearly see who they were on eBay we
would have a choice. Nearly everything you search for is made in China and
they’re taking over manufacturing. So much of their stuff is cheap junk we
don’t even bother to return it so no one learns, especially not the
importers. --
Brian Patterson

Re: Made in Britain

john1297576 — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 21:31:23 GMT

Yourqusetion is very similar to those who do notwant to buy items Made in China.

Any shop in the Country you will find selling something Made in China, it is virtually impossible to avoid. Many UK Companies actually have factories in China, which does at least ensure that they are making goods which meet our standards.

Re: Made in Britain

gardenwiseone2013 — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 21:37:15 GMT

Yes I agree if British companies are making things in China at least we
know the standard and reliability/safety of the goods is being regulated. I
recently heard about mountain/rock climbers ropes made in China which
didn’t take the weight of a human hanging on the rope never mind falling
and being stopped by it! Trading Standards had bern advised of an incident
and tested ropes and did a report. How scary is that?? --
Brian Patterson