66xing99 Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Just checking with dear netizens here, do you go all out to support made in Singapore product if there is a chance? Given that raw materials and labour cost here are high, are you willing to support local entrepreneurs and businesses even though it may cost more? Also given that the products are well made and of better quality? I have the impressions that the local consumer here either just go for very cheap products (which can be inferior quality) or highly recognisable branded products. Love to hear what you think? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanMature Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 I don't, if there is a cheaper product of good or better quality. Quote Don't read and response to guests' post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimochi Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 1 minute ago, LeanMature said: I don't, if there is a cheaper product of good or better quality. Ditto. Why make it if there's a cheaper and better option available? Unless its something other products do not have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorzguy Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 2 hours ago, 66xing99 said: Just checking with dear netizens here, do you go all out to support made in Singapore product if there is a chance? Given that raw materials and labour cost here are high, are you willing to support local entrepreneurs and businesses even though it may cost more? Also given that the products are well made and of better quality? I have the impressions that the local consumer here either just go for very cheap products (which can be inferior quality) or highly recognisable branded products. Love to hear what you think? Thanks Assuming the quality/content are the same, yet others (non locals) are offering at a more attractive prices, I do not see why should be patronizing the local products? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66xing99 Posted February 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 It's about supporting the local industry, I often hear people bemoaning Singapore lacking in a innovative culture but most dont put money where the mouth is whenever it does happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePineapple Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) Well i do support local products (aka veg etc etc), Local artist, subjective i guess... depends on the design also bah Edited February 11, 2019 by ThePineapple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 I m a sensible consumer. I support a perfect competition market. May the best supplier win. Ceteris paribus, though very unlikely, I will support a local brand. I won't blindly or emotionally support a local for the sake of supporting a local. Meritocracy at its best. Quote 鍾意就好，理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyl Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Only the best product/service I can afford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanMature Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 14 hours ago, 66xing99 said: It's about supporting the local industry, I often hear people bemoaning Singapore lacking in a innovative culture but most dont put money where the mouth is whenever it does happen. Of course, if same quality and same price, I buy the Singapore product. Unfortunately, local products are way way expensive due to higher cost of manpower and production. Quote Don't read and response to guests' post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen John Barnett Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 22 hours ago, 66xing99 said: Just checking with dear netizens here, do you go all out to support made in Singapore product if there is a chance? Given that raw materials and labour cost here are high, are you willing to support local entrepreneurs and businesses even though it may cost more? Also given that the products are well made and of better quality? I have the impressions that the local consumer here either just go for very cheap products (which can be inferior quality) or highly recognisable branded products. Love to hear what you think? Thanks Nope sorry i don't lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alponsu Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Yes, local products tend to be a bit pricier and somehow placed in harder to find areas of the shelves. So I do not use them that readily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorzguy Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 2/11/2019 at 11:18 PM, 66xing99 said: It's about supporting the local industry, I often hear people bemoaning Singapore lacking in a innovative culture but most dont put money where the mouth is whenever it does happen. I didn't realised I have been using a Made in SG product for quite a while - Pearlie White Mouth Rinse. 2 main reasons why I gotten that - taste (during and after rinse) and price. And my dentist nod her head too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfgene Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Made/Assembled in Sg with raw materials from where? For instance, blood diamonds and products of sweat shops. Even more specific, rare earth extracted with child slave labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66xing99 Posted February 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 12 hours ago, wilfgene said: Made/Assembled in Sg with raw materials from where? For instance, blood diamonds and products of sweat shops. Even more specific, rare earth extracted with child slave labor. Thanks for bringing in the ethical aspect of this discussion, I agree with you one should question if the product is sustainably sourced, especially if the price point is ridiculously low priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedict5856 Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Food - yes Men - yes Shoes - no Shirt - no wallet, bags - no. unless its those customised bags. watches - no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfgene Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 11 hours ago, 66xing99 said: Thanks for bringing in the ethical aspect of this discussion, I agree with you one should question if the product is sustainably sourced, especially if the price point is ridiculously low priced. On 2/13/2019 at 1:39 AM, wilfgene said: Even more specific, rare earth extracted with child slave labor. As in your hand-phone and the so called environmentally friendly electric vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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