Quote Originally Posted by Vanguard View Post
I respect your thoughts, as with anybody or any country, it comes down to the INDIVIDUAL, not the country. Your Comment of comparing Brazil and New Hampshire is off base, not even the same continent, let alone the same COUNTRY.

Yes China is a VERY large place, HUGE, and it has, at the moment 20% of the worlds populations, soon to be surpassed by India. Referring to things as "in China" may not be completely accurate, but that is how westerners view things. As stated, we do not understand their culture, and they do not understand ours, I have dealt with the "Chinese" on many occasions. However those were only individuals, perhaps only the individual did not understand our culture, or myself theirs, but it would seem to be a safe overall bet.

As I also said, I'm sure there are good filament suppliers "in China", buying from ANY unknown source is risky.
"In USA" plastics suppliers will state what percentage of recycled plastic there is in any feedstock, whether it is post consumer recycle, or industrial recycle. All of this matters for the price of the feedstock, the reputation of the seller, and if they will ever have repeat business. ANY supplier, ANY where in the WORLD, that does not care about having repeat customers is going to have shady practices.

So how does this add up overall, pretty easy, you don't know the supplier, you are taking your chances.
I agree with you. US and European providers are statistically less prone to one-offs and more looking for repeat customers. Also I'd say they are usually closer to this community and aware of our issues/requirements.
The customer and service mentality "westerners" are looking for is not something widely spread in China (and I worked there 3 years), it is usually brought in by intermediaries from Hong Kong and Taiwan.