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I think that almost every single one of us has at least one of those items that we've been using for ages, and somehow, even after all this time, it still works like an absolute charm. I guess some things are simply built to last a lifetime. Or a few.

There's this popular subreddit with over 872,000 members called BuyItForLife where people post pics and talk about the oldest yet the most durable high-quality things they own and have been using for a really long time. Some of the items shared in this Reddit community have been around for more than 100 years!

Bored Panda has thoroughly scanned the BuyItForLife subreddit and made a list of the most interesting and fascinating items that have withstood the test of time. As always, don't forget to leave a comment and vote for your favorite ones!

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#1

Me In My Snoopy Sweater In 1981, My Son In The Same Sweater In 2017, And My Daughter In The Same Sweater In 2020

Three children wearing the same blue knitted sweater, showcasing items that have withstood the test of time.

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    Oxford Bookbag From 1880 Or So. My Grandpa Got It Used When He Started High School In 1951. It Has Since Been Used And Enjoyed By My Mom, Uncle, Aunt And Myself And Is Still Durable

    Worn brown leather bag with buckles and strap displayed on wooden surface, a timeless item that withstood the test of time.

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    #3

    My 97-Year-Old Waterman 52

    Vintage fountain pen resting on an open spiral notebook, one of the items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #4

    Here Is My 1958 Rolleiflex Camera That Was Passed Down To Me. It Still Works Perfectly And Takes Beautiful Images

    Vintage Rolleiflex twin-lens camera resting on dried leaves, representing classic items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #5

    I Thought You Guys Might Like My 1920s-1930s Magic Chef Stove With 6 Burners, 2 Ovens, And A Bread Warmer

    Vintage white stove and oven with metal handles and glass bottles on top, showcasing items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #6

    Our Singer Sewing Machine, 100 Years Old And Works Perfectly

    Vintage Singer sewing machine with ornate gold detailing, a classic item that has withstood the test of time.

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    #7

    Found This Kitchenaid Mixer From The 1970s For $35. New Grease And Paint And It's As Good As New

    Two vintage kitchen mixers side by side, showcasing durable items that have withstood the test of time in kitchens.

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    #8

    About 80 Years Old. Hand-Me-Down Cast Iron Skillet, Used Daily

    Cast iron skillet resting on a black glass stovetop, representing classic items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #9

    Grandmother Still Has Her WWII Frigidaire Refrigerator, Still Works Without A Hitch!

    Vintage white refrigerator with metal handles, a classic kitchen appliance that has withstood the test of time.

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    #10

    World's Oldest Pairs Of Levi's Jeans Found In A Goldmine 136 Years Later

    Worn vintage denim jeans being carefully handled, showcasing timeless items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #11

    Kids Played The Most With This 25-Year-Old Toy Despite All The Gifts They Got

    Vintage Fisher Price parking ramp toy with elevator and gas pump, a classic item that has withstood the test of time.

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    #12

    My In-Laws Were Brilliant: Le Creuset, Purchased 1977

    Set of vintage orange enamel pots and lids on a wooden rack, classic kitchen items that have withstood the test of time

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    #13

    For Christmas, My Grandpa Gave Me The Sheepskin Coat He Wore In His 20s. He Is 70 Now! Still In Mint Condition :)

    Vintage sheepskin coat with fur lining hanging on wooden hanger showcasing timeless fashion durability.

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    #14

    Stanley Thermos Used Every Day From 1970 To 2018

    Two vintage Stanley thermos bottles in different conditions lying on green grass, classic items that have withstood time.

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    #15

    Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman. Passed Down From My Late Grandfather. Circa 1960s

    Vintage brown leather lounge chair and ottoman with wooden side table, classic items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #16

    My Grandfather's Grandfather's Pocket Watch, Which Made It Through Ww1, And Still Works!

    Antique pocket watch with white face and gold casing resting on soft fabric, a classic item that has withstood the test of time

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    #17

    My Girlfriend's 1950s Frigidaire Stove (Which Is Replacing A Far Newer And Much Harder To Fix Stove)

    Vintage white stove in a kitchen showcasing classic items that have withstood the test of time with durable design.

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    #18

    My Car Turned 30 Today And Rolled Over 247,000 Miles. KBB Says It’s Worth No More Than $1,318 ($250 On A Trade-In). Guess I May As Well Keep It

    Classic Mercedes-Benz sedan parked on a snowy rural road representing items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #19

    Original Game Boy Still Works Like A Charm

    Nintendo Game Boy handheld console with classic game cartridges in orange carrying case, a timeless item that has withstood time.

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    #20

    My Mom And Dad Got Matching North Face Down Jackets After Their Wedding 35 Years Ago. Still Being Worn Today. Now That My Dad Won’t Be Wearing His Anymore, It’s Up To Me To Make Sure It Continues To Get Used

    Green North Face jacket open on chair, an example of items that have withstood the test of time in durable fashion.

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    #21

    Going On Twenty Years. (Sorel)

    Worn leather hiking boots with snow on toes, showing durability of items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #22

    My Jewish Great-Grandparents Used This Travelling Case When They Moved From Izmir, Ottoman Empire To Argentina In 1910. Still Functional

    Vintage wooden chest with worn fabric lining, an item that has withstood the test of time, showing signs of age and use.

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    #23

    My Mom Surprised My Son And Brought One Of My Favorite Toys From My Childhood. It's Probably About 25 Years Old And He's Already Been Using It Daily - Just As I Did. Thanks Mom

    Vintage Fisher-Price children's microscope set with accessories, showcasing a classic item that has withstood the test of time.

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    #24

    Picked Up This Basset Bedroom Set From The Original Owners. Around 60 Years Old. Ready For Another Lifetime Of Use

    Mid-century wooden furniture items with drawers and a mirror displayed outdoors, showcasing items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #25

    This 117+-Year-Old Coffee Grinder From Peugeot (Yes, The Car Maker)

    Vintage manual coffee grinder with wooden base and metal crank, one of the items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #26

    Sure, You May Lose A Finger, But My Emerson Table Fan Has Been Going Strong For Over 70 Years

    Vintage electric fan with metal blades and protective cage, a classic item that has withstood the test of time.

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    #27

    Vintage Farmhouse (Cast Iron) Sink Is Around 100 Years Old And Still Looks Great - Just Got Refinished Last Week!

    Vintage farmhouse kitchen sink and shelves with timeless kitchen items and utensils that have withstood the test of time

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    #28

    LEGO, My LEGO Being Played With Again 40 Years Later...

    Two children playing with building blocks and toy car parts inside a large orange storage bin at home.

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    #29

    When My Grandfather Passed Away, I Inherited His Auto Crawler. Still Using It To Change My Oil After 80 Years. (X-Post)

    Wooden Craftsman auto creeper on garage floor showing vintage tools that have withstood the test of time.

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    #30

    My "New" 60-Year-Old Swiss Army Salt And Pepper Backpack

    Vintage canvas and leather backpack showcasing classic design with items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #31

    My Grandpa's Razor I Inherited, Used To Shave With Him (W/Out Razor In) When Little. 25ish Yrs Later I'm Here, Cleaned It Up And Threw New Razor In. 1940's Gold Plated De

    Vintage gold safety razor in a worn Gillette case, an iconic item that has withstood the test of time.

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    #32

    Waffle Iron From The 1920s Still Working Flawlessly

    Vintage waffle iron with a freshly cooked waffle, showcasing a timeless kitchen item that has withstood the test of time.

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    #33

    My Pocket Compass Is Engraved “Eng. Dept. U.s.a. 1918”. Wish I Had Paid More Attention Who Had Owned These Things When My Parents Passed Them On To Me. It’s Too Late To Ask Them Now. But The Compass Still Points To Magnetic North After 99 Years!

    Vintage compass with chain resting on a wooden surface, one of the items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #34

    Still Sporting My Dad's Coleman Classic Tent From '70s. No Leaks, And Doesn't Require A Rain Fly. All Original Poles In Tact After 44 Years

    Vintage canvas tent set up in a forest campsite representing classic items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #35

    My Sheaffer Reminder Ballpoint Pen. This Has Been In My Pocket Every Weekday For The Last 15 Years. It Used To Belong To My Grandfather. I Know He Used It Because The Brass Was Already Starting To Wear Through When I Got It. They Still Make The Refills For It

    Vintage metal pen resting on lined notebook paper, an item that has withstood the test of time.

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    #36

    This Used To Wake Me Up For School In The 5th Grade. I'm 39 Now

    Vintage Panasonic clock radio on a wooden table, showcasing classic design and durability as a timeless item

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    #37

    My 1974 Sansui 881, She's 43 Years Old This Month

    Vintage stereo receiver with analog tuner and vinyl records, showcasing items that have withstood the test of time

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    #38

    30 Years Ago, I Received This As A Gift From My Grandparents. Today, I Get To Pass It On To My Son

    Vintage spring rocking horse toy on green grass, showcasing classic items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #39

    My WW2-Era Tabletop GE Fan

    Vintage metal desk fan with GE logo on wooden surface beside framed photo, showcasing items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #40

    Just Been Gifted My Parents' Le Creuset Saucepan Set. They Got It As A Wedding Gift 40 Years Ago. Has Had Everyday Use Since

    Yellow enamel cookware with wooden handles displayed on a rustic wooden rack, showcasing items that have withstood the test of time

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    #41

    My 1969 Raleigh Sports Bicycle, Still Widely Available Used, Will Last Forever With Minimal Care. I Ride Mine Regularly And Have Owned It For Over Ten Years

    A vintage bicycle parked on a dirt path beside a vast field of blooming yellow flowers, symbolizing items that have withstood time.

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    #42

    My Inlaws’ Pyrex Bowls That My Wife Grew Up With. Wedding Present From 1970. The Only Thing She Asked For When Her Parents Asked Her What She Wanted From Their Estate. One Used To Be Pink. Used Daily

    Vintage mixing bowls in varying sizes and colors, classic kitchen items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #43

    My Old Car Toy [sachs] Survived 7 Kids And Still Rolling After 35 Years...

    Vintage pedal go-kart with black seat and red frame, an item that has withstood the test of time in children’s toys.

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    #44

    A Camera My Grandpa Bought For 100 Dollars In 1953, Today It Would Have Cost Almost 2000 Dollars

    Vintage camera placed on grass outdoors, representing items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #45

    Buy It For Several Lives, My Great Grandfather's Desk From 1922

    Wooden desk with computer setup, keyboard, mouse, and office chair illustrating items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #46

    USSR-Made Stopwatch; Still In Daily Use At My Physiology Lab

    Hand holding a vintage stopwatch, an item that has withstood the test of time with clear dial and markings.

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    #47

    My Super Nintendo Still Going Strong 27 Years Later

    Vintage Super Nintendo console with game cartridges, showcasing classic items that have withstood the test of time.

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    #48

    This Duffle Bag That Came With The Nintendo 64 My Parents Got Me For Christmas ‘95. A Little Dinged Up But Very Intact. Still One Of My Main Travel Bags

    Black Nintendo 64 duffel bag on a bed, showcasing a classic item that has withstood the test of time.

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