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by Paul
Sun Feb 13, 2022 7:01 am
Forum: Deals
Topic: Bose SoundLink Color II, Made in Mexico
Replies: 0
Views: 34343

Bose SoundLink Color II, Made in Mexico

The Bose SoundLink Color II can now be bought at Amazon Germany for just €89,99.

I do this Bluetooth speaker for many years, I am very happy with it.

It's made in Mexico.

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01HETFQKS
by Paul
Sat Feb 05, 2022 11:12 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: LED light bulbs
Replies: 7
Views: 184097

Re: LED light bulbs

Update, it seems (some) Philips Hue bulbs in the USA are made in Mexico.
All Hue products in Europe are made in China.
by Paul
Sat Feb 05, 2022 8:57 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Headphones
Replies: 2
Views: 48404

Re: Headphones

I recently bought the new Bose QuietComfort 45. Unlike its predecessors, this one is not made in China. This one is made in Thailand. The switch from China to Thailand seems to have already been made with the previous model (QuietComfort 35 II). The QuietComfort 35 II is usually made in China, but t...
by Paul
Fri Feb 04, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: Kitchen
Topic: Kitchen scale not made in China
Replies: 3
Views: 57811

Re: Kitchen scale not made in China

Update on my previous post. A helpful reader on Reddit had a tip about Tanita scales. On the Japanese website you can make a selection "made in Japan". Below you see a number of made in Japan Tantia scales, most are only available in Japan. However, they are quite easy to order on www.amaz...
by Paul
Thu Feb 03, 2022 6:13 pm
Forum: Everything else
Topic: Luggage straps
Replies: 0
Views: 35029

Luggage straps

I needed new luggage straps, which also turned out to be a product that nowadays comes almost entirely from China. I've found 2 alternatives that I'd like to share, it might be of some use to someone. For the US market: AHH, made in America https://www.ahh.biz/straps/strap-luggage.php For the Europe...
by Paul
Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: Home
Topic: Kärcher moved production of steam cleaners to China
Replies: 1
Views: 36557

Kärcher moved production of steam cleaners to China

I have noticed that the Kärcher steam cleaners, which until recently were produced in Germany, are now all made in China. As far as I've seen this is the case with all SC models. Previously there was "Made in Germany" on the box. Now it says "Designed and engineered by Kärcher in Germ...
by Paul
Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: Home
Topic: Nice knitted products - made in Europe
Replies: 0
Views: 34421

Nice knitted products - made in Europe

This company makes a lot of different knitted products. Mostly home products like plaids, cushions, towels etc.. But they also offer fashion products. They ship worldwide. https://www.knitfactory.com/en/ https://www.knitfactory.com/userdata/image/1.%20Home/Knit%20Factory%20Brochure%202016%20NL-1.jpg
by Paul
Mon Jan 24, 2022 5:09 pm
Forum: Everything else
Topic: Moving production out of China
Replies: 1
Views: 35809

Re: Moving production out of China

And another one departing from China, good news. Canon shuts down it's Zhuhai digital camera plant.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/137052873 ... outh-china
by Paul
Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: Home
Topic: Stainless steel bathroom squeegee
Replies: 2
Views: 45336

Re: Stainless steel bathroom squeegee

Vikan is a brand that focuses on the professional market. You can feel that too, it is top quality. The colors are nice for us as consumers but are actually intended to minimize the risk of cross-contamination in food processing industries. I have seen the Vikan products myself in the food processin...
by Paul
Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:20 am
Forum: Deals
Topic: Aqvia Exclusive Sparkling Water Maker (made in Sweden)
Replies: 0
Views: 34006

Aqvia Exclusive Sparkling Water Maker (made in Sweden)

For the Europeans among us. A very good offer for an Aqvia Exclusive Sparkling Water Maker. This costs almost everywhere € 119.00. Now for € 49.00 Made in Sweden. https://www.eleonto.com/en-AT/lifestyle/kitchen-appliances/sparkling-water-maker/aqvia-exclusive/p/250237 https://i.pinimg.com/originals/...