tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944459374756480180.post1707561634898429872..comments2024-02-21T16:32:40.624+08:00Comments on myMANybags: My MANy Bags News #16Kevin @ myMANybagshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310296611958830984noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944459374756480180.post-52612347235820674252008-06-25T00:01:00.000+08:002008-06-25T00:01:00.000+08:00It's not so much the perception, if I am already p...It's not so much the perception, if I am already paying a fortune, it might as well be worth it. For eg, the setup and the manpower to manufacture a bag in Europe (minus Portugal & Spain) probably take a whole chunk of the cost. <BR/><BR/>I am very skeptical about the claims on how company set up factory in China to lower down the manpower cost and spend more on the materials. It's just common sense to have a higher profit margin.thompsonboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00599121326101307530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944459374756480180.post-24203046425319728062008-06-24T15:21:00.000+08:002008-06-24T15:21:00.000+08:00I think in Asia, we all have a very strong percept...I think in Asia, we all have a very strong perception that asian made goods are less quality controlled than european made ones. Perhaps we have all heard horror stories of asian quality. In a way, we are descriminating against our own people. But the concept of fashion and luxury goods are based strongly in western culture, hence, things from their origin is always perceived as the better, and henceforth, higher value.<BR/><BR/>I do mind paying huge amounts of money for china made goods. US brands are more prone to their line made in China. First line Italian brands are usually made in Europe. Except for 2nd line and below.Kevin @ myMANybagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08394919093337468987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944459374756480180.post-40906568922560478042008-06-24T15:16:00.000+08:002008-06-24T15:16:00.000+08:00Honestly, the only consolation and difference that...Honestly, the only consolation and difference that I have and want in my good which I don't mind paying more for is the location of the country. <BR/><BR/>I mean, Coach is Made In China but I won't mind spending so much more on my Paul Smith's stuff which is still Made in Londonthompsonboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00599121326101307530noreply@blogger.com