  Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 1339 Registered: 02-2007 |
This is just a leisure tread, but do you try to buy Detroit-Made or original products as much as possible | ||
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw Post Number: 3147 Registered: 02-2005 |
Faygo, Better Made, Kingsford... Food and plants from Eastern Market... A Ford car (grudgingly, and perhaps not for too much longer...) Yes! | ||
Drankin21 Member Username: Drankin21 Post Number: 99 Registered: 12-2003 |
Not only buy 'em, but talk them up as much as possible word of mouth is the best advertising | ||
Cmyk Member Username: Cmyk Post Number: 11 Registered: 06-2007 |
I suppose I buy as many Detroit-bred products as the first three people but does it really matter whether or not I buy my Kashi cereal at University Foods on Warren or Target in Allen Park. Well, I guess it is important to support local merchants since most of us would probably prefer to see a wider selection when it comes to grocery stores. | ||
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors Post Number: 394 Registered: 11-2005 |
I have been talking to local merchants about opening up a CBD grocery store and they still seem hesitant. They said that after the BC opens and they can see some density there they would be more open to the idea. With that would hopefully will come more variety. We should all use this post to list local merchants we believe we should support. | ||
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors Post Number: 396 Registered: 11-2005 |
http://www.southwestdetroit.co m/Membership/Directory.htm | ||
Rjk Member Username: Rjk Post Number: 764 Registered: 11-2003 |
I don't live in Detroit, but I always give the stores in the city that I live in first shot at my money. The closer they are to my home the better. They still have to provide a good product and service but I think it only makes sense to support businesses in community in which you live. | ||
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors Post Number: 397 Registered: 11-2005 |
http://www.modeldmedia.com/nei ghborhoods/default.aspx | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 5576 Registered: 11-2004 |
Better Made over Frito Lay any day in my house here. | ||
Gsgeorge Member Username: Gsgeorge Post Number: 167 Registered: 08-2006 |
I get Vernor's shipped to California for my fix. | ||
Spitcoff Member Username: Spitcoff Post Number: 110 Registered: 03-2004 |
shipped you cant get it in Calif you can almost everywhere else I have been since it was bought by A&W | ||
Gsgeorge Member Username: Gsgeorge Post Number: 170 Registered: 08-2006 |
Vernor's is not available everywhere in CA, and it actually ends up being cheaper to have it shipped in bulk (about 70 cents per can versus $1.25). | ||
Jerome81 Member Username: Jerome81 Post Number: 1543 Registered: 11-2003 |
Kingsford is Detroit? I know Henry Ford started making the charcoal, but I think the company is owned by Clorox now..... I actually have an awesome deli here in Palo Alto that has Faygo! So I always get a root beer when there. It is actually very good. They have Vernor's too. | ||
Why Member Username: Why Post Number: 50 Registered: 04-2007 |
No. Really, what's left? Dudek's very good food has been replaced on the store shelves with every imaginable flavor of hummous available, next to salsa's of every variety and flavor. My perpetually broken 2002 & 2005 Cadillac's have been replaced by a Honda. The only thing I've requested from my "homeland" was Big Boy's seasoning salt. Good Luck Detroit! | ||
Bulletmagnet Member Username: Bulletmagnet Post Number: 752 Registered: 01-2007 |
Do street drugs, guns and hookers count? Oh, forget it! We drive Fords. Happy 4th of July Detroit! | ||
Patrick Member Username: Patrick Post Number: 4647 Registered: 10-2003 |
Well, I try to buy the things I like but I cannot stand Faygo or most Better Made products. yes, shit on me all you like but I think Lays are better! | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 1350 Registered: 02-2007 |
If you're a Detroiter, it's your duty to "Buy Detroit". Like if you're an American, it's your duty to "Buy American". *Shits On Patrick*. (Message edited by Urbanize on July 04, 2007) | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1226 Registered: 06-2005 |
Since I have to be here today at work I can say that I shop Detroit extensively. Just today I drove my Ford Expedition to the Honeybee Market in SW Detroit and bought dinner for the family and a Rotisserie Chicken for myself, to eat at work. I stopped at a Marathon Station and bought a bag of Lays Spicy BBQ chips and 2 bags of Better Made Hot chips to put in my locker. I have 1 Faygo redpop and a Pepsi. I make it a habit to shop Detroit 80 percent of the time. My family and I "do" Detroit to keep Detroit going. I stress that all the time in my household. Other places that we frequent in our area 1. Plaka's 2. Downtown Jimmy Johns 3. Eastern Market 4. Downtown Starbucks 5. Mexican Village 6. Detroit Riverwalk 7. Honeybee Market 8. MexicanTown 9. Slows Due to the fact that we are in close proximity of Downtown, this is where we do most of our shopping and playing. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 1351 Registered: 02-2007 |
Some people don't understand. I don't mean spending money in the city, but buying products made in/around the city. | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1228 Registered: 06-2005 |
Well, I do buy products that were made in the city. That gyro at Plaka's was made right here in the city(jk). Urbanize, I really don't think most people are aware of which products are actually made here in the city of Detroit. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 1352 Registered: 02-2007 |
Ok, I mean like Everfresh Juices, Slim Jims, Faygo, Better Made, Uncle Ray's, Kars, those type of products (wow, didn't think I would e ding that on this site). | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1229 Registered: 06-2005 |
You know what? I didn't even know that Slim Jims were made here. The other's, Yes...but not slim jims...I must buy 20 a week and then I buy them in bulk as well... Even I learn something new everyday. | ||
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba Post Number: 5432 Registered: 11-2003 |
Ford, Chrysler, and GM are sold all over USA. There's a local dealer near you. Bottled Vernors and Faygo are sold out of a warehouse in Los Angeles. So it easy to get vintage product on the West Coast. Sanders is available on line BTW. jjaba, 48238. | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1230 Registered: 06-2005 |
Jjaba...it's been awhile... I still have a package for you. Since the the baby was born, I can't get to things as quick as before. | ||
Oliverdouglas Member Username: Oliverdouglas Post Number: 108 Registered: 02-2006 |
Broken_main: 20 Slim Jims a week? How's your cholesterol? | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1232 Registered: 06-2005 |
LOL...my cholesterol is good. I buy the 25 cent slim jims. I have a lot of children(6/7) who share my addiction. | ||
Jjw Member Username: Jjw Post Number: 374 Registered: 10-2005 |
Urbanize mentioned, "If you're a Detroiter, it's your duty to "Buy Detroit". Like if you're an American, it's your duty to "Buy American" Are you serious???? Duty??? Sorry, I don't agree. | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1233 Registered: 06-2005 |
Jjw...What kind of car are you driving? | ||
Jjw Member Username: Jjw Post Number: 375 Registered: 10-2005 |
Hate to break it to ya but I don't own one. I rent one when I need a car and whatever happens to be the best deal gets my dollar. But in the past, I did own a Toyota truck which I really loved---150,000 miles and never a problem. | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 2103 Registered: 11-2004 |
So Detroit basically only makes junk food? By the way, I can't believe nobody has mentioned Avalon International Breads. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 1353 Registered: 02-2007 |
"Are you serious???? Duty??? Sorry, I don't agree." Yes. Wouldn't you rather keep the dough flowing in dedicated company's pockets instead of their competing out of town places or OVER-SEAS CARS CORPS? Any of these companies could easily relocate. Instead, they decide to rough it out in Detroit, and you give them no love. Oh wow. | ||
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus Post Number: 1555 Registered: 06-2006 |
A substantial factor in my decision to buy my '07 Jeep Grand Cherokee instead of a Wrangler Unlimited was that they're made at the Jefferson plant whereas the Wranglers are made down in Toledo... | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1235 Registered: 06-2005 |
I'm impressed Jjw...my hat's off to you for being green. In my youth I bought a Toyota...Took me for a 200+ ride. Bought a Honda next and had all kind of trouble with the car and the company(poor communication skills with all parties in the company)...been buying American ever since. | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1236 Registered: 06-2005 |
LOL at you Dial...which could be the reason the city gets that "fattest city" tag. | ||
Jjw Member Username: Jjw Post Number: 376 Registered: 10-2005 |
Well. I understand how you feel but I disagree. I have a favorite brand of beer but it happens to be made in a little town in Pennsylvania. Do I not buy that because of where it is made? Sorry, but I will buy locally if I happen to prefer it but if not, oh well. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 1354 Registered: 02-2007 |
Only thing I have to respond with is "One Penny Taken away from Local Companies is One Day Sooner To Their Demise." | ||
Jjw Member Username: Jjw Post Number: 377 Registered: 10-2005 |
I have nothing against cars made in the states. If I buy another one, it may very well be made here. But, it also better be the best deal. I am not that admirable Broke. I didn't go green on purpose. I just don't have any available parking except on the street and it is quicker for me to get to work using transit. It just made sense for me. | ||
Jjw Member Username: Jjw Post Number: 378 Registered: 10-2005 |
So Urbanize---I am supposed to put all of those folks out on the street in that little town because I will no longer buy that case of beer from them? That doesn't sound fair. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 1355 Registered: 02-2007 |
Did I ever say that? I was just pointing out the fact that you're just feeding the wrong end of the body (relatively). | ||
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors Post Number: 404 Registered: 11-2005 |
I think what urbanize is trying to say that it is better to support local business than non local that said you can still have your favorite beer from penn. which is also not bad because it is a smaller company but when you buy your products just be conscious of where they come from in general and the whole concept of fetishism of commodities. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 1356 Registered: 02-2007 |
And don't go there with the "quality" issue. You can't expect quality products unless the company has quality money. That's why every penny helping to support local companies will help to improve their products and lower their prices. | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1237 Registered: 06-2005 |
Jjw...are you centered near downtown? Sounds like you have the same problem one of my co workers is having in the Corktown area | ||
Ltdave Member Username: Ltdave Post Number: 73 Registered: 09-2006 |
dont drink pop or eat chips. well not much anymore... drive a Dodge (belvidere Ill) and my wife drives a Chrysler (brampton Ont Ca)... otherwise i try my best to buy from American Based companies (even though my cars are German)... david | ||
Jjw Member Username: Jjw Post Number: 379 Registered: 10-2005 |
So----I can still have my Yuengling and be guilt- free??? Oh---what a joyous day this is!! | ||
Jjw Member Username: Jjw Post Number: 380 Registered: 10-2005 |
Broke--I am in the Butcher's Hill neighborhood of Baltimore near downtown. When I lived in Detroit, I did own a car, an American one before the Toyota truck. It was a Dodge and it was a fine car. | ||
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors Post Number: 405 Registered: 11-2005 |
I knew it had to be Yuengling I have to admit it is a pretty good beer. | ||
Jasoncw Member Username: Jasoncw Post Number: 376 Registered: 07-2005 |
I prefer to buy Detroit products, but it's not necessary. But most of the products have been bought by other companies anyway. It would be cool if some rich guy bought back all of the brands and made Detroit Corp. or something. | ||
Bulletmagnet Member Username: Bulletmagnet Post Number: 759 Registered: 01-2007 |
Shees, Jjw, lighten a little, will ya? Urbanize is just putting a point on it. Now go have a Stroh's. | ||
Kslice Member Username: Kslice Post Number: 82 Registered: 04-2007 |
Pure Detroit in New center. Where else can I get my Detroit Funk T-shirts?!? Bettermade's got some good stuff. I got some old Eminem CD's, Drive a 98' Escort, eat Jiffy Mix... Here's a good guide to help ya see whats all still made here. http://www.guidetodetroit.com/ attract/made.html | ||
Jjw Member Username: Jjw Post Number: 381 Registered: 10-2005 |
Bullet: hehehe--didn't Yuengling buy Strohs at some point?? Not sure but I thought I heard that at one time. Eminem-ugh! (just my opinion though) | ||
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors Post Number: 406 Registered: 11-2005 |
what is up with detroit shirts though, Detroit shirt companys shirts say made in nicaragua and only sell them at showtime, Pure detroit say sweatshop free but made in Los Angles although an older pure detroit shirt says made in Honduras, and Made in Detroit say designed and assembled in Detroit, but only sell their clothing in one store in detroit(Showtime). Well I still will support them because its detroit it is hard to find many truly detroit clothing retailers. | ||
Bulletmagnet Member Username: Bulletmagnet Post Number: 767 Registered: 01-2007 |
Jjw, I lost track of Stroh some time ago, which is a shame. It ran in my veins for so many years...sigh. | ||
Fareastsider Member Username: Fareastsider Post Number: 484 Registered: 08-2006 |
I just bought a six pack of some beer called Atwater Pilsner last night. Honestly one of the best beers I have ever had. I got a kick out of the Brewed in Detroit logo. | ||
Vintagesoul Member Username: Vintagesoul Post Number: 8 Registered: 06-2007 |
I love Detroit businesses and products... My hubby and I frequent: Eastern Market Sheds, Hirt's, Germack, Gratiot Central Mkt, Zeff's, Rocky's, U Foods, Plaka's, American & Lafayette Coney, Union Street, Majestic, TJ's, Slow's, Taqueria Lupita, Mexican Village, Armando's, and many more... We buy Detroit brands too! Better Made, Faygo, Sander's, Avalon Breads, Stroh's Ice Cream (when we can find it), Detroit Beer Co., Kingsford - didn't know it was from here but it's what they have at Forest Liquor I moved to the city about 3 years ago. I grew up Downriver and always wanted to live here. My mother has always (except 1 job) worked down here since she was 16 and had a job at the Hudson bldg at Meyer Jeweler's which she rode the bus from LP to get to. She started taking me to Eastern Mkt for flowers on Saturdays when I was very young and we would eat breakfast at Farmers Mkt Rest. She used to bring home tacos from Armandos for as long as I can remember. I love the city and I love supporting local vendors, artists, musicians, etc. They are what makes this city so great and unique. I would've moved here sooner, but I didn't have the means...I plan on staying here as long as I possibly can. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 1361 Registered: 02-2007 |
There's a true Detroit citizen. She buys, shops, and lives in Detroit. | ||
Higgs1634 Member Username: Higgs1634 Post Number: 127 Registered: 10-2005 |
"Any of these companies could easily relocate. Instead, they decide to rough it out in Detroit, and you give them no love. Oh wow." Urbanize... most of the companies you noted, with the exception of Better Made and the local small businesses (Avalon) were sold off or were never Detroit buisnesses in the first place, so, tell me what a "Detroit Product" is and I'll buy it. The Kingsford Products Company is a subsidiary of The Clorox Company, headquartered in Oakland, Calif. Sanders is owned by Morley Candy Makers of Clinton Township Stroh's Beer - In 1999, The nation's fourth largest brewer, sold off their labels and breweries to Pabst and Miller. Faygo Beverages, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Beverage Corp., which is based in Ft Lauderdale Florida. (They also own EverFresh Juice Co.) Vernors- The Vernor family owned the company until 1966 when they sold it to an investment group. The company was next acquired by American Consumer Products and then by United Brands before being purchased by A&W Beverages in 1987. A&W was later purchased by Cadbury Schweppes. Uncle Ray's- while made in Detroit now, the company was founded in Dearborn. Slim Jim is a brand of dry meat snack manufactured by ConAgra Foods, Inc. ConAgra is headquartered in Omaha Nebraska. Kar’s Nuts- Located in Madison Heights, MI, has been in business since 1933 when the company got its start selling roasted peanuts at Tigers’ baseball games outside Brigg’s stadium. After WWII, the business moved to Ferndale. Then to a larger Madison Heights location. (Message edited by higgs1634 on July 05, 2007) | ||
Arrogancy Member Username: Arrogancy Post Number: 6 Registered: 02-2007 |
I buy what tastes best or what I like best, so I normally don't end up buying detroit products. Except better made chips from time to time. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 1363 Registered: 02-2007 |
https://www.atdetroit.net/forum/mes sages/5/103349.html?1181721850 | ||
Lukabottle Member Username: Lukabottle Post Number: 83 Registered: 12-2004 |
Jjw, is there a way to get Yuengling shipped here? I am not quite sure on the legalities. That beer has a great taste and its affordable. | ||
Higgs1634 Member Username: Higgs1634 Post Number: 128 Registered: 10-2005 |
Ok, I went to the other thread... in order to shop Detroit, looks like I'm limited to Better Made Chips. (Now, if only there was a supermarket in which to buy them.) Kowolski abandoned Detroit for Hamtramck shortly after its inception and does not have one Deli store in Detroit. Red Pelican, Hq is on Mack in Grosse Pointe. Garden Fresh foods? Nope, that's Ferndale. | ||
Spacemonkey Member Username: Spacemonkey Post Number: 208 Registered: 03-2006 |
No | ||
Xd_brklyn Member Username: Xd_brklyn Post Number: 255 Registered: 10-2003 |
Am a big fan of Cadillac Coffee's Orange Pekoe Tea. Am sure the company started in Detroit, but now has its HQ in Madison Heights. However, its coffee beans and tea leaves definitely don't come from the Michigan area and its coffees are roasted in Indiana. In the NY area, you can find the former Detroit product Stroh's, but otherwise, the only real Michigan product I've seen out here would be Michigan blueberries. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 1364 Registered: 02-2007 |
Geez, when I said "Detroit", I meant the surrounding areas as well. Then in the other thread, folks were discussing that nothing were wrong with them. Talk about specific. and exact. | ||
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba Post Number: 5436 Registered: 11-2003 |
jjaba sells AMWAY, do that count? jjaba, LOL. | ||
Detroitprincess Member Username: Detroitprincess Post Number: 2 Registered: 07-2007 |
I do my best to spend my money in Detroit, if I can get it there I will, if not, then I will seek elsewhere. I try to support the city I live in and I am believer in making this city grow economically. | ||
Rrl Member Username: Rrl Post Number: 858 Registered: 12-2003 |
Try LaCroix carbonated mineral waters. They're delicious, especially the lemon. No calories, no sugar, and it's a Warren made product. I've almost given up soda (pop) for this stuff. http://www.lacroixwater.com/ |
