Originally Posted by
Volcano
Jaba
First things first, even though the LED strings may be put together in the USA, I would be gobsmacked if the LED lights themselves were manufactured outside of china. Scales of economy and all that.
The lights I have used are bought from a chinese company direct, and I used my own tinned wire, soldered and sealed them myself. I can assure you that they are NOT "crap" as you imply, and are an outstanding quality product and a fraction of the cost.
Just because a product is made in China doesn't mean sh*t. Granted you can get good and bad, but you have to do your OWN homework.