Why I’ve Stopped Buying Locally and Started Shopping From China I’ll be honest with you: a year ago, the idea of buying products from China felt a little risky to me. I’d heard the horror stories—counterfeit goods, long shipping times, and quality that’s hit or miss. But then I got curious. A friend of mine, a fellow vintage enthusiast, showed me a pair of boots she’d ordered from a Chinese supplier. They were hand-stitched, leather, and cost her $45. I’d seen similar boots in a boutique downtown for $280. So I took the plunge. And honestly? It changed the way I shop. The Price Gap That Forced Me to Reconsider…