Hello, I'm curious to hear others opinions on well respected, primarily North American brands that have chosen to move their production lines overseas. Would you still consider buying their premium priced gear at the same premium price now that it's no longer made in North America?
Being honest, I was pretty disappointed when I heard that Classe made such a move. Before hearing of this news I was all but decided on picking up a set of their CAM-600 Mono blocks this year but now I'm not so sure. Playing the devils advocate on myself I then have to ask how many companies in this day and age who are still based in North America for all aspects of their product from concept to consumer ready use 100% North American sourced parts/components? I would venture a guess that there are very few brands who can make such a claim, even the most esoteric ones.
Can a potential customer of said premium gear fully expect the same level of quality that made the brand who it was before setting sail across the pond? Would you have any issues dropping $10-20k on a product assembled in China, India... Etc?
Let's discuss...Thanks
Being honest, I was pretty disappointed when I heard that Classe made such a move. Before hearing of this news I was all but decided on picking up a set of their CAM-600 Mono blocks this year but now I'm not so sure. Playing the devils advocate on myself I then have to ask how many companies in this day and age who are still based in North America for all aspects of their product from concept to consumer ready use 100% North American sourced parts/components? I would venture a guess that there are very few brands who can make such a claim, even the most esoteric ones.
Can a potential customer of said premium gear fully expect the same level of quality that made the brand who it was before setting sail across the pond? Would you have any issues dropping $10-20k on a product assembled in China, India... Etc?
Let's discuss...Thanks
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