I confirmed my copy with Harry this afternoon. He said there were times in the past when they would scout out a possible new manufacturer and after driving up to the factory and seeing the conditions from the outside, they didn't even bother going in.

He also said that it was getting harder and harder for the factories to attract and keep talented craftspeople. China is booming even with over 1 billion citizens. Wages must go up, benefits, etc.

Many of the factories have dormitories for the workers. Harry said he's seen new improvements in these dormitories recently with game rooms, redecorating, etc.

Oil is a part of the formula for resin and so with the cost of oil going up, resin is more expensive. Transportation is more expensive also.

We are lucky that the retail prices are what they are today.