Two of the four plastic buttons seem longer than imported ones, I really don't mind" paying a little moreβ to stop American companies from outsourcing their products and keeping all the useless junk made in China out of the country. However, this belt and buckle cost about three times the price of imported junk, and over the years as Thomas Bates' price has risen, the quality has declined. Thomas Bates now claims to be "Made in the USA" (from the materials of the world). I love the buckle design and need a strong mesh belt. This network is pathetic! Much thinner than their old ones. No doubt to save on manufacturing costs, although there is an unnamed imported version with an even weaker buckle but a thicker woven strap. They include two buckles and a nylon sling (strap not included with TB) for about 1/3 the price. I guess I'll have to buy both to get what Thomas Bates once did. Everyone has their own hand, but very few are willing to pull it off!
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