Yes I do shop at Wal-Mart

[Clodfobble]

Originally Posted by Telefunken

I should not have to pay $8 for a pair of tube socks that won't fall apart in a year.

This doesn't make any sense. Why "shouldn't" you? If that's what it costs to make quality socks, that's what it costs. Rest assured, they would be selling them cheaper to compete with Wal-Mart if they possibly could. Quality costs more money. If you don't think the price is fair you're welcome to shop around.

[Telefunken]

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

This doesn't make any sense. Why "shouldn't" you? If that's what it costs to make quality socks, that's what it costs. Rest assured, they would be selling them cheaper to compete with Wal-Mart if they possibly could. Quality costs more money. If you don't think the price is fair you're welcome to shop around.

I was exaggerating to make a point here. You have to realize that most tube socks are made with a high degree of automation and the variation between materials is only 20%. It's possible to pay $5 for a package of quality socks but I haven't found those yet.

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Originally Posted by Telefunken

I was exaggerating to make a point here. You have to realize that most tube socks are made with a high degree of automation and the variation between materials is only 20%.

Socks were once made with cotton/polyester blends that last maybe 4 or 8 times longer. Notice that to increase market, clothing manufacturers promoted 100% cotton as superior? Only thing that changes - socks wear out faster. What those domestic cost controller did not realize - they set themselves up to be replaced by Chinese products.