"Saying "don't use no-name bearings made in China" is far from saying "all bearings are now made in China." US-made bearings may be rare these days, but quite a few are still made in Europe to very good quality standards."

Sam, since you seem to be an expert, What companies are still making these 60 year old obsolete ball bearings, and where are they manufactured? I would like to know so I can write the company a good old fashioned Attaboy!