Some things are just built differently and can last you a lifetime. However, today, we get less and less products that we could say the same about. Due to our consumerism culture, we can afford more stuff that breaks rather quickly compared to some vintage items and even electronics that people bought back in the day.

Knowing that collectively we create 2.12 billion tons of waste per year, which directly contributes to climate change, among other issues, it’s safe to say that celebrating products that last you longer is truly important. Therefore, today, we would like to share some of the exemplary items shared on the subreddit r/BuyItForLife that these people continue to use even a decade or more later. Yes, it might look like you are being transported back in time, but trends do circulate, and some of the things are looking pretty trendy to me!

#1

My Dad Owns A Piano Business (I Work There Occasionally Helping Him Rebuild Pianos) I Just Bought My First House And The Same Week He Calls Me And Says He Got Me A Present. A Mover My Dad Knows Was About To Take This To The Dump For Someone But Called My Dad First And He Nabbed It. 1892 Knabe

Vintage piano with sheet music, guitar nearby, representing 'buy it for life' philosophy in a cozy room setting.

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    1935 Wedgewood With Everything Included

    Vintage blue stove with kettle, exemplifying a timeless 'buy it for life' item in a cozy kitchen setting.

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    #3

    This Truck Out Lived Its Owner And Became A Family Legacy

    Vintage green truck with proud owners across decades, showcasing 'Buy It For Life' values, from 1978 to 2023.

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    #4

    My 100+ Year Old Weekly User

    Vintage cast iron pan restoration, featuring Griswold skillet before and after cleaning by proud owner.

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    #5

    My 1950 O'keefe & Merritt Stove Still Works Like A Charm. I Call Her Christine

    Vintage white stove in a retro kitchen exemplifying 'buy it for life' durability.

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    #6

    (Bsa Motorcycle) Same Couple On The Same Motorbike In 1955 And 2015

    Two images of an elderly couple on an old motorcycle, showcasing durability for 'Buy It For Life' enthusiasts.

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    #7

    Old Family Heirloom At Least 100 Years Old

    Antique vanity mirror, then and now; a 'buy it for life' treasure showcasing longevity.

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    #8

    My Son's Teddy Bear. And Mine. And My Dad's. And His Dad's. Circa 1930s

    Worn teddy bear sitting on carpet, symbolizing 'buy it for life' durability, surrounded by children's toys.

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    #9

    In 1927 This Desk Was Moved Into This Office And Has Been Here Ever Since. Now That's What I Call Buy It For Life. Leopold Desk Company

    Wooden desk with glass top and a laptop, showcasing durable "buy it for life" design in an office setting.

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    #10

    My Grandpa's 1965(Ish) Hp 21 Calculator

    Hand holding a vintage Hewlett-Packard calculator, exemplifying "buy it for life" durability and timeless design.

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    Alex Hoskins
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lovely old thing, it’s from the mid to late 70s though.

    #11

    My Mom Bought This Clothes Hamper For Me In 3rd Grade. I'm 28 And Still Using It. Oh, And My Son Likes To Play In It

    Orange cat sitting in a durable laundry basket on a washing machine, showcasing buy it for life items.

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    #12

    Who Needs A Spotify Subscription, Or Even Internet, With These Babies, And My Cd Collection!

    Two vintage portable CD players, Panasonic and Sony, showcasing durable 'buy it for life' products.

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    #13

    My Grandfather's 1964 Cub Cadet He Purchased New. He Used It Regularly Up Until The Early 2000s. The Family Decided To Get A Full Restoration Done On It. After A Year, It's Ready To Go Another Lifetime

    Vintage Cub Cadet tractor on grass, exemplifying sturdy 'buy it for life' ownership.

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    #14

    53 Years Old And Runs Like A Top. They Don't Make 'Em Like This Anymore

    Vintage Honda Trail 70 motorcycle, a classic durable item treasured by buy it for life enthusiasts, on a patio.

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    #15

    The Riddler Has Given Me Nearly 30 Years Of Quality Drinkware. I Still Use It To Sip On Some Bourbon Every Night. McDonald's Just Doesn't Make Things Like They Used To

    Clear glass mug with embossed design, embodying a 'buy it for life’ ethos, placed on a blue surface.

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    #16

    This Was In My Grandparents Home Until I Moved It To My House 13 Years Ago. It Is Still Working And In Use. I'm Sure They Paid An Exorbitant Amount In Rental Fees To Ma Bell Over The Years For It

    Vintage rotary phone with a 1961 Traverse City directory, symbolizing "buy it for life" items.

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    #17

    These Have Lived In My Grandparents Trunk My Whole Life Now I Get To Pull Them Out At Family Gatherings

    Two colorful striped lawn chairs on grass, showcasing durable design for 'Buy It for Life' enthusiasts.

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    #18

    Corelle Dishes- My Mom Bought These At 18 When She Moved Out. She'll Be 63 This Year

    Corelle plate set featuring a floral pattern, exemplifying durable "buy it for life" kitchenware.

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    #19

    Kenmore Stove 61 Years Old

    Vintage stove with kitchen items, representing durable "Buy It For Life" products.

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    #20

    Rubber Boots From 1962, Still Waterproof After 61 Years

    Vintage 1962 military boots on a doormat, showcasing durable 'Buy It For Life' quality with worn yet sturdy appearance.

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    #21

    50+ Year Old Coleman Stove Still Works

    Vintage Coleman camping stove with two burners lit, showcasing durability and longevity for 'Buy It For Life' enthusiasts.

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    #22

    It Is With Grave Sorrow That I Announce Our 52 Year Old General Electric Refrigerator Has Chilled Its Last Grocery (Defrost Heater No Longer Available)

    Vintage fridge adorned with magnets, showcasing a 'Buy It For Life' item in a cozy kitchen setting.

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    #23

    A Palette Knife I Bought Brand New More Than 30 Years Ago — I Created Countless Paintings With It

    A well-used, colorful paint scraper exemplifies 'Buy It for Life' ethos.

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    #24

    Clark Stopwatch. It Caught My Eye At A Flea Market. Paid $2 Bucks. The Timing Is Still Dead On Balls Accurate

    A hand holds a vintage Clark 560 stopwatch, exemplifying a 'buy it for life' timepiece.

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    #25

    Til That In Japan, They Buy Their Child One Backpack. That's It, Not One Every Year

    Display of durable backpacks with 10% discount signs in a store, showcasing 'buy it for life' items.

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    #26

    45 Year Old Radioclock My Mother Got In 1978 When She Was 12 Years Old, Still Used Everyday

    Vintage MBO 2000 radio clock displaying 9:26, symbolizing 'Buy It For Life' longevity on a wooden cabinet.

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    #27

    Braun Hl 1 - Stood On My Grandfathers Desk Running Daily Since The 70s. Now It’s Standing On My Desk 🥲

    "Vintage Braun appliance showcasing durable design on a metal stand, symbolizing 'Buy It For Life' philosophy."

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    Empty Harris
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, it's a fan. Had to Google it to find out what it was. TIL!

    #28

    Forklift I Saw Being Used. Owner Said Its From The Sixties

    Vintage forklift outside a garage, showcasing its durability as a 'buy it for life' item.

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    #29

    Needed A New Coffee Machine, Got This For £25 Used

    Moccamaster coffee maker showcasing 'buy it for life' durability on a kitchen counter.

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    #30

    11 Year Sandals Finally Replaced

    Two pairs of durable hiking shoes with worn soles, exemplifying "buy it for life" quality.

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