Hi,
Im currently doing some research because I’ve noticed a frustrating trend in my own online shopping experience. Whenever I try to find products (furniture, clothing, tools) that are actually manufactured in the EU, I have to dig through pages of dropshipping items or products that claim to be "European Design" but are manufactured elsewhere.
I am working on a project called EuroGuild to potentially solve this by creating a verified network for European producers, but before I go too deep, I wanted to ask about your experiences across different countries:
Is origin important to you? Do you actively look for "Made in …" or "Made in EU", or is price the only deciding factor?
How transparent are shops in your country? In Germany/Austria, I often feel like the origin is hidden in the fine print. Is it clearer in places like France, Italy, or Scandinavia?
Trust: If there was a "Guild" certification that guaranteed 100% EU production, would that actually influence your buying decision, or is the current labeling sufficient?
I’d love to hear how this situation looks from your local perspective!