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Show o n 03 The Sampler, April 24, 1986 goes advice S0;;cd you who has a bad track record and what the problems were," Werres explained. Werres also Buy from reputable retailers, know the product before you buy, and use it the way it was intended. That's the advice the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES Chief Quality Tester has for consumers. Joe Werres is the Chief of the Testing and Analysis Branch at thinks consumers should do their product homework before buying an expensive item. "Don't assume that all name brands guarantee quality. All products have problems from time to time, and some companies don!t maintain the same quality over the years," said Werres. "It's also important to understand what the manufacturer claims a product will do," AAFES' Dallas headquarters. Last year the branch performed tests on thousands of products to determine their safety and value.' According to Werres, this testing, coupled with regular product inspections performed at facilities around the world, make AAFES one of the leaders Werres continued. "Read the labeling and " stractions before you buy. The item might not do what you wanted it to, or you might not be able to handle its complexity." Part of the job of the Test-- : in-- . in retailing quality control. "Reputable retailers generally have some kind of Quality Control program, though there is no law saying they have to," Werres said. "When you're buyitem, stick with ing a known in the are retailers that out their check community and reputations. Besides asking a store's customers, the local Better Business Bureau is a good source for "information regarding whom to ing and Analysis Branch is testing products customers say are defective. "We do find problems,' but often misuse of the product causes the trouble," Werres said. Warres advised customers to look for the words 'Underwriters Laboratories, by an independent laboratory and was found safe for its intended use," he ex- big-tick- et . plained: "AAFES sells only U.L. listed electrical merchandise or trust. "They keep customer complaint files so thev can tell Random Sampler its foreign equivalent that's not true of all retailers." AAFES also limits its Juvenile Furniture offerings to those meeting the safety standards of the Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association. Children's car seats must meet safety standards set by the Department of Transportation. "These references should be on the packaging. If you don't see the words, don't buy the product,'' Werres said. Werres suggests doing com- parison shopping whenever possible. "The same product from the same manufacturer can vary greatly in price from one store to the next. But price isn't ev- erything," Werres cautioned. "Know the store's' return policies before you buy. "AAFES and other reputable retailers have liberal policies, but some stores put strict limits on returns or simply make all ' sales final'' Even a great buy on a on i top-of-the-l- ine item can be a bad choiceaccording to Werres. "Don't pay for the features if you know you won't use them. Choose the product that's right for you and suck with it. ; RS VP sa yes host Clothing is easier to buy than electrical appliances because it can be .inspected' by the shopper, according to. Werres. '"Look for .things like open seams, 'stains, and loose buttons and don't be embarrassed. If store, managers see you, they'll know the quality counts with their . ' vitation arrives at your, doorstep. It is for the bpenhouse of an important military person. After the names, place, date, time, there appears a little "R.S.V.P." at the left bottom one of the five invited that minshowed up, was forty-fiv- e utes late. Nary a thought is given to the fact that someone had to plan, to shop, to purchase, and to make the food ahead of time. The meal was planned to be what those four little letters mean. One young- captain thought that it meant to wear a tie and coat; Others think it is merely the added acronym for served warm and timing was essential I was so thoroughly disgusted with the lack of consideration that I vowed those people would never come to dinner at' - bringing your own wine or emergency number. In reality it is an abbreviation for four French s'il vous plait," or please respond. As a courtesy the hosts would like to know if you are coming or hot coming. Believe it or not the invitee is an important person. I onceliad a dinner to which I invited five people. One showed ' up two hours early, and could not make words--"re-spond- pro- Werres. recommends saving everything. - before and begged off the invitations due to illness. One never called or showed up. The only in- corner. It is shocking to find that many individuals do not know grams we've ever had." Finally, et to by Ellen William The ivory vellum engraved -- "AAFES Brands are developed with stringent Quality Control requirements," he con- tinued. "We offer close to 200 AAFES Brand products now. They represent one of the most "Even if it means making a separate file for warranties, sales items and slips for high-tickit's worth it. repair receipts Documentation always helps." AAFES News time, ' customers." "The generic and house brand items sold in many stores can be good buys, if they do what they were intended to do," Werres said. "They're sold at considerable savings, but specifications vary from one retailer to the other. popular merchandising ; , ez dinnertime. .Two others called the hour. It was the my house again. ' height of rudeness. Likewise in a large function, it is difficult to plan on the food, if people do not call ahead and tell what their plans are to be. It is embarrassing for the hosts not to have enough food, or to have so much that their pocketbooks can't reckon with the extra costs. 9 We recognize that many times it is not a purposeful omission but rather an oversight People are busy and they forget. However, if someone is kind enough to extend an invitation, then one should be thoughtful enough for the host's time and money to respond one way or another. So the next time you get an invitation, if there is an R.S.V.P., please answer. Call the number listed, send a letter of regret, or in some way convey what your intentions are. You will save some host a lot of work, plus keep your name in good standing. Letter to editor thank the Army' 'I Editor: During the second week of March jjvas traveling from An-- . chorage tbSalt Lake City on the Alaska Highway. The weather was fair, but the road still had a coat of ice making it very slick. As I passed by a place in Canada called Moncho Lake I slid off the road into a ditch. There was lots of snow on the side bank of the road which turned (!irBH.PT l) ill in ii i v v m cf I-J- w Zffl m v m mr 15b ttr v m m I was rescued by three 'V.Xlri ll m ran AHrirr ii Sot? into an avalanche and buried me and my car completely. i men, ex-Ar- my just discharged from Fort Richardson. The three of them, working as a team and with the discipline that characterizes a military person, saved my life. These men remained with me until I had recovered from the shock and was able to function in a normal manner. In my state of amazement I forgot to ask them their names. I only know that one was going to Colorado and the other two to Texas. I want you to know that the actions of these men reflected their discipline, team work, and in general the teachings of the Army. Therefore, I am thanking the Army for my being alive today. Sincerely, H. (Bert) Trmbenlno , Sendy.Utsh Pukfcktf by Aw Trmaipt-inEkH- a Pvfc. KiMsi Csayaay; a prtatt fim ia m way MMMctt4 wMi Km Dtsertatat ef Ito Amy. 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