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58 Things People Buy For Life That End Up In The Trash Way Sooner Than Promised
Shopping can be fun, but not if you’re on a budget, which is why some folks try to buy quality products once so they don’t have to keep splurging over and over again. The idea of purchasing something for life can be quite amazing, but only if the item actually withstands the test of time.
Unfortunately for the folks on this list, they realized too late that their products weren’t built to last, which is why they lamented it in the r/BIFLfails group. Even though we can sympathize with their pain, we definitely can’t miss a chance to laugh at these terrible purchases.
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#1
Not My Oc, But Major Appliances Should Last A Hell Of A Lot Longer Than That
David Scotman 2 weeks ago
In Australia the consumer laws say (summarised) that more expensive items that would generally be expected to last X number of years must still be repaired or replaced by the place you purchased it from (or manufacturer) even if the warranty has run out. If you have misused or mistreated the product then this does not apply. In this example GE would be required to do something. I think for a washer it should be expected to last five years, so you still have rights for that long.
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#2
Headphone Jack Removal In Mobile Devices Is Still One Of The Worst Tech Decision For Consumers
A suspicious pepper 2 weeks ago
Whenever I buy a phone I always choose one with headphone jacks.
#3
Gps With "Lifetime" Updates
A suspicious pepper 2 weeks ago
Reminds me of when you buy lifetime access in a one time purchase and then they switch to subscription mode.
#4
Second Pair Of Okabashi Sandals To Fail In Exactly This Way
Earonn - 2 weeks ago
Not related to this branch, just a general warning: if you buy expensive shoes for "special occasions", wear them about every 3 months - just walking around in the house for one day will do. Otherwise the sole material can get dry and crumbly. I worked on the customer hotline for a quite known brand and had more than one person suddenly find themselves going through their daughter's wedding or brother's funeral barefeet....
#5
Doc Martens 1460 Purchased April 30th (63 Days Ago). :(
#6
Nope Nope Nope
#7
This Black Sweatshirt Is From Target In 2014 (~$20). The Grey One Is From Flint And Tinder In 2023 ($118) And Already Pilled. Guess I Need A Time Machine To Get A Decent Sweatshirt For Cheap
#8
Sheertex Tights - So Much For Unbreakable And At The Price Point They’re At Too 🙃
#9
Haws Made In England Watering Can. Rusting After 3 Years. 5 Year Guarantee Doesn't Cover This Damage. Nice!
#10
This Gh Bass Backpack After 3 Months Of Subway Commuting. Top Handle Has Completely Come Apart
#11
Smeg Kettle
#12
Less Than 2 Months With This Pottery Barn Comforter That Supposedly "Features A Baffle Box Construction To Keep The Batting From Shifting"
#13
Pajar's Premium Canadian Made Boots. Barely Survived 3 Winters. Very Disappointing
#14
My Sister Has Had To Velcro The Freezer Door Shut For Over A Year On This Frigidaire Fridge She's Had For Less Than Three Years. Now The Fridge Door Won't Close
OneHappyPuppy 2 weeks ago
The fridge legs weren't calibrated when first installed, the fridge is tilted forward
#15
Patagonia Jacket Sleeve Ripped Open After Less Than A Month Of Light Use. Given How The Seam Was Stitched, It's No Mystery Why
#16
May Not Be Exactly Bifl, But Mephisto Has A Pretty Good Rep In Europe. Was Quite Disappointed That The Soles Wore Thin After A Year's Infrequent Wear. Beware!
Robin Roper 2 weeks ago
Mephistos are very expensive shoes; they should have lasted way longer.
#17
Samsung Washer And Dryer Only 3-4 Years Old
#18
Sorel Winter Boots
#19
Ok I Know Everyone Already Knows This But I Am Continually Shocked That This Is The Quality Control Allowable By The Richest Company In The World (Apple)
#20
Solovair Shoe Split Just As Fast As The Trash I Was Buying From Target Beforehand :')
#21
Hamilton Beach Kettle Failed In Less Than A Week
#22
My Last Pair Of Havaianas Lasted 15yrs. I Bought These 9months Ago
#23
10 Yr Smoke Alarm By Kidde Lasted 2 Years
#24
Chicken: 1, Zwilling J.a. Henckles: 0
A suspicious pepper 2 weeks ago
Second sh itty knife in the list. Always buy knives with a full tang! They last much longer.
#25
Otterbox Fail
Drywall Eater 2 weeks ago (edited)
This happens to your case instead of your phone, like it's supposed to.
#26
Chaco Sandals - 3 Years Old
#27
This Moleskine Messenger Bag. Waist Strap Broke After A Couple Months, Had To Sew It Back On. Now The Other One Just Broke. Plus, It Doesn't Hold Its Shape Well & Is A Pain To Use
#28
Vitamix Ascent Bowl Base Broke. Anyone Else Had This Issue?
#29
Moccamaster Button Fail 5 Months In
#30
Irish Setter Boots By Red Wing Are Not Red Wings Or Bifl
#31
Lg Failed
#32
Jansport Backpack Laptop Sleeve Zipper After 2 Years
TonjaLasagne 2 weeks ago
I bought a vintage Jansport backpack off of eBay that was Made in USA (when they were still quality backpacks and made well) and looking on eBay for NOS products is my go-to for many of my household purchases.
#33
I Had A Cheaper Pair Of Boots That Did The Exact Same Thing, I Figured Carhartts Would Last A Little Longer. Did Not
Daniel Atkins 2 weeks ago
It also looks like the toe is being repeatedly subjected to wear. Are the kicking objects on the regular or do they work on their knees and drag the toe unconsciously against the floor? Un less they are designed for the two examples i mentioned they will fail as they are not designed for that kind of repeated stress.
#34
Red Wing 1412 After 1 Year Of Wear
#35
My Logitech G603 Wireless Mouse Has Failed After Only Two Years Of Use - Double Clicking Left Click Issue
#36
After Our First Joybird Couch Lasted Less Than Two Months, The Replacement Lasted Less Than Two Months Before The Leg Snapped
#37
So Infuriating... Wonderful Messenger Bag, Everything Else Is Perfect, But This Part Of The Strap Didn’t Even Last A Year... Anyone Know How To Fix It?
#39
Tumi Latitude Bag - Handle Only Lasted Two Years - They Want Me To Pay To Return To Fix (More Info In Comments)
A suspicious pepper 2 weeks ago
No, they should be paying you after selling you such a crappy product
#41
Super Disappointed In Davek New York Umbrella
#42
I've Owned These Hunter Refined Rainboots For 2 Months And One Boot Is Completely Falling Apart
#43
Samsung Ad, Funny To Me
#44
First And Last Pair Of Dr. Martens : Why Do People Buy These?
#45
Hexclad Is Going Back To Costco
TonjaLasagne 2 weeks ago
HexClad is only famous because of Gordon Ramsey. There's far better cookware available.
#46
Lenovo/Targus Passage Backpack 5 Months In, Zipper Seam Is Coming Off
#48
Swingline Stapler - Optima Model #878xx
#49
Fiskar Shears Rusted In One Season
#50
Crocs Indoor Slippers After Only 6 Months Of Use (Same Model Different Color)
#51
American Giant Classic Full-Zip Hoodie At 3.5 Years
#52
Steelcase Leap Armrest Raise/Lower Broke - 3D Printed A New One
#53
I Really Thought I'd Purchased A Bifl Ice Cream Scoop!
#54
Birkenstocks Falling Apart. There's A Thin Plastic Layer On Top That Is Peeling Off Big Time. They're Only 2 Years Old... Not What I Expected. Happens On Both Sandals By The Way
#55
Thermos Gasket Being Stored Dry And Clean For A Couple Of Years. Any Fix? Just Replace? Any Cheap Alternatives?
crashthegreenhat 2 weeks ago
The problem was stored dry. Rubber can age and disintegrate if not used regularly.
#56
Sheertex More Like Sheerfail. This Is After 3 Months Of Use
#57
These Are Destroying My Feet And They Won't Accept Returns. So I Get To Eat $240 And Go Buy A New Pair Of Redwings
#58
Frigidaire Microwave Keeps Exploding 20a Fuses After A Faulty Outlet Gave Too Much Current. Owned For Less Than 2 Years
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A suspicious pepper 2 weeks ago
I wish companies would go back to creating quality products that lasted their customers years, sometimes decades. These days it's all plastic sh it and the most inexpensive materials, so that people have to keep buying new ones. It makes the companies a lot more money to sell trash. Greedy bastards
Debby Keir 2 weeks ago
Bought a Miele washing machine in the sales, Jan 2000. Got an extra £100 off as there was a dent in the side. Still going strong, but cost about the same as both my previous machines cost and they only lasted 6/7years between the 2 of them. They're expensive but made of concrete!
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Arabiata Arabiata 2 weeks ago
Why do people assume that a reputable and expensive brand guarantees better quality? A brand name often just allows a company to sell a product at a higher price.
Petra Schaap 2 weeks ago
on the other hand theres my bf's Kipling backpack thats over 30 years old and still looks like new!
TonjaLasagne 2 weeks ago
There are STILL quality footwear: my work boots are steel toed Keens that were made in Portland, Oregon (although they have switched their production to Kentucky)...I've been wearing them for a couple of years now and they are still going strong (I work around diesel buses) BUT a lot of Keen shoes and boots are made overseas, HOWEVER, I've had zero issues with the H2 sandals, which I basically live in from April to September and they were made in Vietnam, I think. Keen is just a good brand. Then come October, I switch to one of my various Docs or Hunters (if it gets really wet and sloppy).
Load More Replies... A suspicious pepper 2 weeks ago
I wish companies would go back to creating quality products that lasted their customers years, sometimes decades. These days it's all plastic sh it and the most inexpensive materials, so that people have to keep buying new ones. It makes the companies a lot more money to sell trash. Greedy bastards
Debby Keir 2 weeks ago
Bought a Miele washing machine in the sales, Jan 2000. Got an extra £100 off as there was a dent in the side. Still going strong, but cost about the same as both my previous machines cost and they only lasted 6/7years between the 2 of them. They're expensive but made of concrete!
Load More Replies... Arabiata Arabiata 2 weeks ago
Why do people assume that a reputable and expensive brand guarantees better quality? A brand name often just allows a company to sell a product at a higher price.
Petra Schaap 2 weeks ago
on the other hand theres my bf's Kipling backpack thats over 30 years old and still looks like new!
TonjaLasagne 2 weeks ago
There are STILL quality footwear: my work boots are steel toed Keens that were made in Portland, Oregon (although they have switched their production to Kentucky)...I've been wearing them for a couple of years now and they are still going strong (I work around diesel buses) BUT a lot of Keen shoes and boots are made overseas, HOWEVER, I've had zero issues with the H2 sandals, which I basically live in from April to September and they were made in Vietnam, I think. Keen is just a good brand. Then come October, I switch to one of my various Docs or Hunters (if it gets really wet and sloppy).
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