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2009-03-27 Economy

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Posted by Seafarious 2009-03-27 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 I was looking for some electrical wire online & found this startling notice at a website for one supplier:
"To our valued customers:

The current economic situation has damaged the scheduled manufacturer chain, in that mill after mill has cut back on personnel and work days and extended shipping schedules from 2 to 4 weeks delivery to as many as 10 to 12 weeks. Some major links in the chain have shut down temporarily and some have closed until further notice. We are feeling the effects of this situation on an increasing number of our products, and we are being forced to delay shipping on an increasing number of orders. We are also seeking alternate suppliers for some items where possible. We apologize for any delays."

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2009-03-27 01:55|| 2009-03-27 01:55|| Front Page Top

#2 Anyone see the Baltic Dry Index lately?

Posted by no mo uro 2009-03-27 06:31|| 2009-03-27 06:31|| Front Page Top

#3 Ross Perot's "giant sucking sound" finally sucked itself dry? We can no longer get products from China and no one dares attempt a start-up under the Barry administration. Guess we'll be doing without for a spell.

Posted by Besoeker 2009-03-27 07:53|| 2009-03-27 07:53|| Front Page Top

#4 Up a bit from January but still in the pits.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2009-03-27 08:02|| 2009-03-27 08:02|| Front Page Top

#5 perfect time in history to bring'em all home...we have the capacity and the talent to produce the majority of what we need...screw the world
I for one will pay 15,20,30 dollars for a toaster if it is made in the US...everything is going up regardless of of where it's made.

The baltic dry index has been scary and the chain is def limping if not broken...bring it home

Posted by dan 2009-03-27 08:29|| 2009-03-27 08:29|| Front Page Top

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