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“Buy It For Life”: 30 Impressive Products That These People Only Had To Purchase Once (New Pics)
I vividly remember being a child and hearing my mother brag about how old our vacuum cleaner was. “We’ve had it for decades!” she would boast, noting that, “They just don’t make them like that anymore!” Now that I’m an adult who's purchased a vacuum of her own, I have to admit that I understand why she was so proud.
Today, we’re celebrating all of those purchases that ended up becoming life-long commitments thanks to quality and durability, pandas. We’ve taken a trip to the Buy It For Life subreddit and gathered some of our favorite pics from the community down below. From indestructible household appliances to pens that have written countless notes, enjoy viewing these purchases that were certainly worth the investments!
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#1
My 1959 Frigidaire Custom Imperial
Jacques-Olivier NICOLAS 2 years ago
It's ok you made your picture, now take care of my food
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GFSTaylor 2 years ago
There's nothing adorable about flat faces in cats. It's as bad for them as the flat faces in dogs.
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Nonesuch 2 years ago
Love the pink . My Great Grandma Tootsie's kitchen was done in pink appliances. She even had a pink double sink.
Anthony Jordan 2 years ago
One of my grandparents' bathroom was pink--pink sink, pink tub, pink toilet, and of course built-in pink ceramic holders for soap.
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Queen Joe Jetpack 2 years ago
Upvote for the cat, they look like they ran into the wrong wall at Kings Cross (If you know you know)
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#2
From My Great Grandparents House
Phobrek 2 years ago
I recently went cast iron. I so completely recommend it. Haven't touched my non-stick teflon-shedding stuff ever since. And how do I wash it? With hot water and a chainmail washcloth! I feel unreasonable amounts of amusement using a washcloth made of chainmail.
Susan Schlee 2 years ago
The best cornbread is baked in my materal grandmother's 10 inch cast iron skillet!
Mary Peace 2 years ago
I read that as 'material grandmother', think you meant 'maternal'!
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scag$y 2 years ago
I wish people would stop stealing from their elderly relatives. Give it back at once!
Perfumista Perfumista 2 years ago
maybe it's too heavy for them now. Really, given that there is no reason why every cast iron skillet ever made should not still be in use I am surprised that people still need to go out and buy new ones (but happy for the manufacturers).
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BookFanatic 2 years ago
I have my grandmother's cast iron set from the 1900s, and her recipe box. I always feel close to her when I cook.
Tuesday's child 2 years ago
They don't make those like they used too! Awhile back I stole a frying pan from my parents house that's been there from before I was born and I also bought a new pan (not a cheap one) guess which one got all scratched/burned after first use.old one still looks great
Elizabeth Butler 2 years ago
Did you season the new one before first use? Not too late, it can still be salvaged.
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#3
My Stapler Is This Old
WindySwede 2 years ago
I have a monkey pliers from W Germany. Works better that the new cheap one..
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Richard Low 2 years ago
I just acquired a solid table and it's stamped the same on the underside, this thing is indestructible.
We all want to make smart purchases and keep our belongings around for as long as possible, but nowadays, there’s a lot of pressure from corporations and society to keep up with the latest trends. "If you don’t have the newest phone or the fanciest earbuds, you’re missing out! Technology is advancing incredibly rapidly, so there’s no need to use things until they give up on you. Just purchase something new as soon as you have the chance! Right?" This “newer is better” mindset can be detrimental to our mental health and our wallets, so sometimes, it’s refreshing to have a reminder that taking care of things and making sure they last forever is actually very cool.
That’s where the Buy It For Life subreddit comes in. This group is dedicated to sharing “practical, durable and quality made products that are made to last,” and thankfully, many people have gotten on board with the group’s mission. The community has amassed an impressive 1.5 million members over the past 12 years, and users are incredibly active in sharing the purchases they’re most proud of. Keeping items around for life is economic, sustainable and honestly, pretty impressive, so we’re happy to showcase some of the group’s best finds.
#4
Yet Another Stanley Insulated Jug. But This One Is About 100 Years Old
Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 2 years ago
Which is perfectly safe, as long as you don't breath it in.
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Amanda Fondaumiere 2 years ago
Oh i just love this. I would use it every week in my car, to feel fancy.
#5
My Grandmother’s Oven, Circa 1966. Many Holiday Meals Were Cooked With Love Here, Right Up Until The Day She Passed. Aside From One Shattered Glass Door That Was Replaced, Everything Still Works!
JustABoredPanda 2 years ago
What if you have things cooking on the stove and want to put something in the oven?
Id row 2 years ago
But how does it work if you have stuff on the burners and need to get something out of the oven? Even if you moved the pots on the burner, you're still leaning over burning coils, which is so dangerous, especially if you have any loose clothing.
Kipper 2 years ago
No different than having your microwave over the stove
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Cynthia Carter 2 years ago (edited)
My parents had a similar style one, Tappan brand with the lower pull out burners. Bought new in 1963 and still worked when we sold their house in 2000. Got ripped out and tossed of course. ☹️
Blondieybat 2 years ago
one of my aunts had one almost exactly likr that one. A lot of holday meals were made on it.
#6
My 25 Year Old Rivendell Atlantis With Home Made Bags. A Perfect Bicycle
Sarah Schumm 2 years ago
I’m so jealous of people who can hold onto bicycles for years. I’ve had many stolen, or wrecked. It doesn’t seem to matter what lock I use or what locking method I use. I’ve registered them, filed police reports, I do everything you’re supposed to, but eventually they get stolen.
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
If you have the space, the money, and someone to install it, consider one of these to store your bikes indoors: https://www.amazon.com/Steadyrack-Fender-Rack-2-Pack/dp/B07S6G9PWY/ref=sxin_25_sbv_search_btf?content-id=amzn1.sym.6cfa532e-9c8f-48d2-87a3-a61547a0d356%3Aamzn1.sym.6cfa532e-9c8f-48d2-87a3-a61547a0d356&crid=2Y585WXXKV33S&cv_ct_cx=bike+hanger&keywords=bike+hanger&pd_rd_i=B07S6G9PWY&pd_rd_r=5775484c-8340-4442-a50d-1e59901ab25e&pd_rd_w=oVhDJ&pd_rd_wg=WUkQG&pf_rd_p=6cfa532e-9c8f-48d2-87a3-a61547a0d356&pf_rd_r=7K9RKYSX75R3FK4SC3ZS&qid=1686253400&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=bike+hanger%2Caps%2C86&sr=1-1-5190daf0-67e3-427c-bea6-c72c1df98776
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12 years ago, the creator of Buy It For Life shared their mission statement in the subreddit to make it clear what the group’s goals are. They explained that the community was inspired by the subreddit r/ShutUpandTakeMyMoney, which shares great purchases members have found. However, not every item shared in that group will last a lifetime, so BIFL was created “to fill a niche for only high quality and durable products.”
Today, BIFL is a thriving community which shares suggestions for a wide range of products. The group even has a “Request Series” featuring clothing (headwear, gloves, shirts, jackets, belts, underwear, pants, socks and footwear), bags (luggage and backpacks), kitchen appliances, tools (knives and flashlights), beverage containers, music players, items specifically for women, gifts, a wallet compilation and even brands that are not BIFL approved. If you’re looking to make a big purchase, it might be wise to consult this community first!
#7
This Bosch Drill Is From 1987, Gifted To Me From My Dad. Its Been In The Family 1 Year Longer Than Me
Jaaawn 2 years ago
I think nearly every man has owned one of these bad boys at some point in their lives!
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Ken Beattie 2 years ago
The old ones. Sadly the new ones are not as good. Apparently some Bosch are made in China now. I was told how to tell the difference between German made and Chinese ones, but I can no longer remember. Was something to do with the colour of the tool.
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Michael Fuhry 2 years ago
I have my dad's Black and Decker drill from, well, probably before I was born ('63). Built like a tank, weighs almost as much, and uses that funny key to secure the bit in the chuck. Still works like a champ. Newer Black and Decker, eh, not so much.
Caro Caro 2 years ago
My husband had one... uhm it's mine now and the thing weighs a ton and still works. Perfect condition and is from the 60s .
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Human #1,232,867 2 years ago
This is the 1198, the new updated version is still available to buy here https://amzn.to/45UTtwB
Arian Arian 2 years ago
I had a Bosch washing machine for 26 years. Not a single break or problem. Finally had to be replaced because plastic parts on the front started crumbling. Everything else still worked perfectly.
Michelle K 2 years ago
Dontcha love power tools that work WITHOUT having to be charged with a battery? I only have ones that are plug-ins like this.
MotorcycleDoggo 2 years ago
My Dad still has the first drill he ever bought. I think it's a Black and Becker but the paint wore off its' entirely metal body decades ago. It's definitely older than me and I'm 50+.
#8
My Grandpa’s 85-Y.o. Frigidaire From 1938 Still Works!
A S 2 years ago
Or even just a good old rag wash w/ a trusty cleaner (may need to go over it a couple... few times) 😉
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Viktor 2 years ago
Im fairly sure this thing uses more electricity than the rest of my house combined. But then again, the average household electricity usage in the US is more than double of Western Europe, so maybe it doesn’t matter much over there.
juni 2 years ago
absolutely. we deserve more beautiful things in life. they feel so rare sometimes.
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#9
Here's A 1925 General Electric 6" Desk Fan In Near Mint Condition. It's Been Cleaned, And Had The Blades Polished. It Still Has Its Original Paint. It Had The Power Cord Replaced With A Modern Reproduction. It Doesn't Get Used Much As It Might Be A Little Dangerous
Jrog 2 years ago
Back when losing a finger of two was totally acceptable for some refreshing air
Littlemiss 2 years ago
We have a slightly bigger version and boy is it amazing. We shredded tissues in it as kids, my brother also tried to feed my hair into it as a prank. Thank god I moved faster.
John Topper 2 years ago
Thomas Edison was still ripping off Nicola Tesla and taking credit for dozens of people's work when this was built.
We’re big fans of the Buy It For Life community here at Bored Panda, so it’s actually not the first time we’ve featured the group. And lucky for us, we were previously able to get in touch with one of the subreddit’s moderators, Robot_ninja_pirate, who shared how keeping the group’s goals a priority becomes tricky with so many members.
“On one hand, we want to promote sustainability and buying higher-quality products, which means buying things less often. But since we have [over a] million subscribers, it means new people are sharing new products every day,” they explained. “There are products that many people never knew existed and might then want to go out and buy. It can almost conflict with the point.”
#10
My Buddy Has Had This Alarm Clock Since The 80s
Randy Klefbeck 2 years ago
We retired a GE clock radio recently (about three years ago) that I had bought when I was about 13 yrs old. That was in 1973.
#11
This Backpack Has Done 10 Years Of School And 8 Years As A Tool Bag Packing Around ~30lbs Of Tools With No Signs Of Stopping
BookFanatic 2 years ago
Fantastic. I bought a pair of hiking sandals 15 years ago and they're just now starting to show some wear.
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Randy Klefbeck 2 years ago
I still have and use a rucksack I purchased when I was 19 years old. I am now 63.
Tiffany Youngblood 2 years ago
I still have my LL Bean backpack from HS, back in 96-2000, still in excellent condition and has been on numerous trips with me as carry on. LL Bean makes some amazing products.
James Frail 2 years ago
Mine survived 3 years of a book-intense high school, 4 years of undergraduate, and 2 graduate years. 40lbs on the regular. Subsequently has been on many hikes and many comic book shows to haul purchases. Almost 30 years of use, and it's still going strong.
Seadog 2 years ago
I'd say you're either lucky or easy on backpacks. Bought one for my son in the 90's because none seemed to last the year. So we resorted to LL Bean and a few other similar high end brands. While the ones from WartMal would only last 1/2 the school year, the high end brans didn't last a week before coming apart at the seams
#12
Still Using Grandma's 1940's Egg Poacher For My Morning Breakfast
Owen 2 years ago (edited)
We had one very similar to this when I was growing up. Except ours had a non-stick coating on the cups. I used it the most, so when I left home at 20, I took it. One day I made poached eggs and wanted to make more. I forgot to top up the water. All the non-stick coating melted and smelled awful. Fire alarm went off. Oops.
Kipper 2 years ago
I recently bought a dozen jumbo eggs....every one was a double yolker
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But the group can be incredibly useful for those of us who have been impacted by inflation. “[The rise of living costs] has certainly made people become aware of their purchasing habits and what is and isn't frivolous spending as budgets get tighter,” Robot_ninja_pirate told Bored Panda.
#13
Vagarant Traveler C.e.o. 17" Backpack Briefcase In Coffee Brown
Scott Rackley 2 years ago
If you like leather stuff that lasts forever, Ezra Brooks makes stuff like that. I give my nephews their wallets when they graduate.
#14
‘70s Pioneer Sx 780 Receiver. All Capacitors And Resistors Replaced A Couple Years Ago
Suzy Creamcheese 2 years ago
I have one just like this. The '80' series replaced the '50' series and was made from 1978 through 1982. I honestly don't recommend a recap as long as everything is still working within spec.
Willis Brown 2 years ago
This is part of the system my parents had-many days spent listening to Rainbow Connection
Randy Klefbeck 2 years ago
I had a Yamaha amp and turntable that lasted forever. My folks gave it away when they moved in 2003. I had bought it in 1980.
#15
90s Polly Pockets Are Almost Indestructible, Better Well Made Than The Newer Versions. Now Our Children Get To Play With Them!
BitchinintheBurgh' 2 years ago
Saved them from my daughters. Will set them up for my grandkids! (I Hope)
Tuesday's child 2 years ago
Oh my goodness!! I wasn't a 90s kid (I was born like ten years later) but I remember playing with these!! My grandma bought some in the 90s (my mom never opened them, she was a teen at that point) so I got all of them, I only actually opened and played with a few of them so I guess now i could make a lot of money from selling the unopened ones.💲💲💰💰
Colleen Glim 2 years ago
I had a cat that would dig through my kids toy box for the clothes. She loved them because when she swatted them with a paw they’d bounce
Delphine Van Lierde 2 years ago
I still have mine too. It's a bit scary to see that I have exactly the same ones as seen in this pic... could have been a photo of mine.
“However, [increased living costs] might also cause people to have to skimp on things and really evaluate what truly is BIFL and what they are just overspending on,” the moderator continued. “Channels like Project Farm, for example, do an excellent job showing where spending more money does not always mean a better product.”
Project Farm is a channel where “all sorts of things” are tested “to help viewers make informed purchasing decisions and avoid getting ripped off.”
#16
1979 West Bend Popcorn Maker
Happy Homemaker 2 years ago
I still have mine packed up with my stuff from the divorce in my shed in my sister’s backyard. It’s been 12 years and I’m just now starting to go through it.
Gina Mangin 2 years ago
Cook that butter in the top tray and pop in "Weird Science "... ahhh the good Ol Days🥰
#17
This Old Sony Phone Before The Merger With Ericsson, Still Connects To Networks Here In Poland
Happy Homemaker 2 years ago
I just found my really old cell phone from the 90’s or so. I’m looking for a cord to plug them in and charge them to see if I can turn them on just out of curiosity.
Fish Fingers 2 years ago
Hang on, I have a weird box of old chargers that 'might come in handy one day '. Let me have a look...
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Bartłomiej Miąsko 2 years ago
My dad used to have phone like that. He probably has it still in his garage.
Chewie Baron 2 years ago
I remember having a Sony phone pre their merger with Ericsson. They were useless!
#18
This Ice Cream Scooper We Inherited From My Grandma When We Moved Into Her House
James Peek 2 years ago
These of different sizes, are used in restaurants all the time for portion control.
Tillman 2 years ago
There is a piece that wipes the interior of the scoop, so if you have something which sticks, you press the lever on the side with your thumb and it makes the wiper slide across the inside of the scoop to dislodge anything stuck there. The holes engage the sprocket on the shaft which moves the wiper. The holes act like a gear driving another gear.
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#19
My 1993 Montgomery Wards Lawn Mower Still Runs And Cuts The Grass As Good As When It Was New!
Colleen Glim 2 years ago
My oldest daughter was born in 1993. She is now 30. We can be old together
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Socks 2 years ago
I should add that if you don't, it's a Stephen King novel. So yeah, Christine.
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Rachel Reynolds 2 years ago
I fixed a 1985 John Deere mower. It needed new fuel lines and a carb cleaning. other than that, it ran great. Nothing runs like a Deere
Barbie Villanueva 2 years ago
My dad's finaly rusted out too much on the bottom. Replaced it maybe 3 years ago
#20
My 1977 Kosmos 1 Pocket-Sized Biorhythm Calculator. 46 Years Of Crunching Numbers
Robert T 2 years ago
Oh god, I remember a biorhythms program for my computer as a child, written in good old BBC BASIC and typed in from a magazine!
Array Index Out of Bounds 2 years ago
I did exactly the same thing on my IBM XT. The magazine was PC World. The language was GW BASIC.
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#21
Staedler Mars That Is 25+ Years Old
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I've got a set that belonged to my Dad. I believe they're older than me (50+). Also got a bunch of high end Staedler refillable ink pens that are about the same vintage. They're made to last forever.
Load More Replies... Human #1,232,867 2 years ago
You can still buy it now and start counting the years it cab be found with the same blue here https://amzn.to/3J349zu
BG 2 years ago
My D.J. Fugle LEADLOK from 1950. Used daily since new. My grandfather was a draftsman, then my Uncle, and now me. 2023-06-08...0e112a.jpg 
Apparently, the group had a huge influx of new members during the beginning of 2023, but it has started to slow down to its usual numbers in recent months. “We let our community sort of dictate the flow of the subreddit rather than us,” the moderator explained. “However, we are always looking for feedback and how we can improve the subreddit.” So if you all have any suggestions, pandas, the moderators are happy to hear them!
#22
My First Potato Peeler (Sparschäler) I Got This Sparschäler 10 Years Ago Already Used By My Grand Mother. It Is Still A Mass Product And You Can Buy It For Round About 5 USD. But This One Is Made In West Germany So At Least 33 Years Old And Almost Daily In Use
Mia Black 2 years ago
Ever since childhood I used these too peel potatoes or sometimes apples and carrots. They are so much better than knives and like the name suggest, you save with them. - Sparschäler=savepeeler means, you save on the product you are planning because you don't cut to much of it. Today, I must admit, I prefer the green ones from Tupper because the gap between the blade and the edge is slightly narrower and save even more.
martymcmatrix 2 years ago
Quality is one thing but I don't want to use it every day, kind of a neverending pile of potatoes or asparagus stacked from the floor up to the ceiling...
Alt Beel 2 years ago
From the looks I guess is much older than 33... I rather guess it was made in the 60s...
Sylvia Schmitz 2 years ago
Not necessarily. Mine are only 10 years old and look the same. The design hasn't changed in many decades.
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We Got These For Our DIY Kitchen Renovation For $2000. Barely Used And Working Great! Hopefully The Fridge Is Truly Bifl Because I Never Want To Move That Behemoth Ever Again
A S 2 years ago
I'm envious of anybody w/ a gas stove but this thing is sexy! The grates, the griddle, the knobs... what a fantastic deal too!
Cara G 2 years ago
It IS sexy! I downright got butterflies checking out the contours of that range. *swoon*
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the redqueen 2 years ago
I think you might be right..I was thinking it was Viking, but now I'm not so sure. However, I am positive I would love to have either of those bad boys......
Load More Replies... Colleen Glim 2 years ago
Got a duel fuel range on Facebook marketplace for $800 a couple years back. If my house is ever on fire I swear I will figure out how to take my stove with me!
Philly Bobcat 2 years ago
I want that stove! 4 rings and a griddle! I flippin' HATE electric stoves!!
Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago
I'm confused by the heading as I don't see a fridge anywhere, so are you saying you got a WOLF gas STOVE for $2000?
#24
Bifl Home Audio-The Mcintosh Mc275
Valek Fermiga 2 years ago
That looks amazing, such a lovely piece of equipment, which has been clearly looked after....
In today’s world of planned obsolescence and fast fashion, it may not be trendy to hold onto your possessions forever, but it certainly is wise. Your wallet and the planet will thank you, plus vintage furniture and clothing is totally in. So if you’ve been thinking about replacing that 30-year-old dresser or you have your eye on a new car, despite the fact that yours is working just fine, you might want to reconsider. And the BIFL community will certainly welcome you with open arms!
#25
I Bought This Breville Sandwich Iron When I Left Home At 18. I'm Now 50 And She's Ready To Go
Richard Low 2 years ago
Seeing those lights took me back to being a kid in the 80s , we never called the end product a toasted sandwich we just asked for a breville .
#26
I Got This Jack Wolfskin Backpack When I Was 6 In 2007. Still Use It Daily After Almost 16 Years
RockSteady 2 years ago
My son was trying to keep his backpack from Kindergarten through HS. Only lasted until 6th grade. He took great care of it, too. He was so bummed.
JustABoredPanda 2 years ago
I’m in seventh grade and had my backpack since kindergarten, I think the bottom is going to fall open every day.
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Bibmibap 2 years ago
My backpacks last like 8 months tops. Guess I should find a high quality one.
Beck 2 years ago
Right? My boys are teenagers and I usually buy them an Adidas backpack or Nike every school year. $80+ each time. By the end of the school year zippers are broke and seams are popped. Doesn't help that their backpacks weigh more than them. The high school was rebuilt about 3 years ago. Brand new. Zero lockers. So they have to carry every book with them.
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DC 2 years ago
I've got a Berkeley since 2007. Daily use no more, but in certain periods. Three known damages so far: Two times, I needed to cut the rain seal to free the main zipper, and that umbrella-pocket by the side has seperated from the elastic band on its top. Works almost flawless, and remains in service indeterminately.
#27
Buy It For Multiple Lives. I Inherited The Family Pennsylvania Tuxedo
We hope you’re enjoying these photos of great purchases that have lasted a lifetime, pandas. If you are still using appliances or tools you bought decades ago, be sure to pat those items on the back and let us know in the comments below what they are! Remember to think in the long term when making new purchases, and if you’re looking for even more pics that will inspire you to make commitments when you buy something new, you can find Bored Panda’s last article featuring the Buy It For Life subreddit right here!
#28
Red Wing Work Boots, After 20+ Years Of Home Renovations And A Few Mosh Pits
Jcusack 2 years ago
In construction? Are you the estimator??? How!? I've had sooooo many pairs of Red Wings. BEST work boot by far, but my longest pair was 3 years.
Owen 2 years ago
I agree. I'm not in construction, but in a boatyard. The longest lasting pair I had lasted two years before they got a hole between the toe cap and the... other bit.
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Chris Merillo 2 years ago (edited)
So YOU were the guy with the steel toes on the mosh pit huh?? I was not a fan of you :)
#29
The Heirloom Flour Measure And Sift. I’m 4th Gen User. This Tool Is Outlived 3 Lives, I’m Next
CheshirePhrogg 2 years ago
The way this is phrased.... I need a horror movie about a cursed sift
#30
My Grandpas Chainsaw He Bought In 1966 To Clear Land To Build The House He Still Lives In. And To Note I Still Use The Chainsaw When I’m Doing Yard Work For Him
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Dad still has a couple of the old green poulan chainsaws that are nearly 40 years old and still running. Though they're a but like odysseus boat by now.
#31
1980 Cub Cadet. 43 Years Old And Ready For Another Mowing Season
#32
Old Philco Refrigerator Still In Use At My Local Fish And Game Club!
imsouravmitra 2 years ago
These old refrigerators look so classy and full of character. These days new refrigerators looks like dull dumb boxes with multiple compartments and internet and what-not..
#33
When Mom Busted This Out, You Knew The Meal Was Going To Be Good
#34
Our Fully Restored Ge Brass/Cast Iron Fan…
Charley128 2 years ago
Actually due to the shape of the blades, it's only a problem if you put your fingers in through the back.
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Thats the one I was talking about in my earlier post. Brings back memories. Thanks.
#35
Vintage Original Zojirushi Thermal Pot In Mint Condition
#36
1987 Play-Doh Multi Tool
Greenmantle 2 years ago
Must've been too hightech for my area... I've got a photo of my 5yo self cutting play doh with a plastic knife in 1987
#37
Circa 70s/80s Ernie And Bert
#38
92 Toyota Pickup, 500,000k, Daily Driven... And Worked
Chewie Baron 2 years ago
Those things are indestructible. How many times did Top Gear try to kill one?
#39
Wedding Gift Circa 1977. This Old School Crockpot May Outlive Me!
CheshirePhrogg 2 years ago
My mom had that exact one finally broke when I was in my 20s and she hasn't been happy with one since
WildHoneyPie 2 years ago
Oh I loved mine! I was so bummed when I broke the crock. My new one isn't nearly as good.
#40
My Rubbermaid Laundry Basket Has Been In Continuous Use Since The Early 80s. You Can Still Buy These New
MrsFettesVette 2 years ago
Ours too, we still use it for "overflow" but it's held together with string and duct tape
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#41
Steelcase Chair I Got For $6 At A Thrift Store. Not Sure If The Mfg Date, But It's At Least As Old As I Am. Best Workbench Stool Ever
GraphicHealer 2 years ago
We have new steelcase chairs at where I work, they are awesome. So much adjustment and so comfortable.
#42
My Speed Queens Have Arrived
heidi hunt 2 years ago
I personally like these better than the fancy front loaders with so many options and settings.
Chancey 2 years ago
Me too! I have a front loader and hate it. Will never buy another one.
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Jan Rosier 2 years ago
Still find these top loaders very strange. Frontloaders all the way in Europe...
Susan Schlee 2 years ago
And I find front loading washers strange here in the US, lol!
Load More Replies... RockSteady 2 years ago
My 96 year old grandfather has had 2 sets of washer/dryers in his adult life. Both speed queens. They last over 30 years. My next set will 100% be speed queen. I had an appliance guy say if everyone bought speed queens, we would put appliance repair guys out of business.
Susan Schlee 2 years ago
Be careful nowadays, because they don't make them like they used to. My sister and her husband bought a new matching set a few years ago, and the dryer never dried their clothes properly. They finally got a replacement after the 4th time the repairman was called out. Then the washing machine went out a few months later. They got another Speed Queen washer and it was a dud too. They finally just bought a matching Maytag washer and dryer. Fortunately, those are still going!
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Kenworth K100 Working For 30 Years
Kevin Felton 2 years ago
You don't see too many cab overs on this side of the Atlantic anymore
#44
Ahhhh… Tonka, The Prime Example Of Buy It For Life Toys. Found For $12 Total At The Goodwill, Bound To Bring Me Years More Enjoyment
BarBeeGirl 2 years ago
I had a Tonka Jeep as a little girl. Used to let Barbie take spins in it
Kevin Felton 2 years ago
These things were the Colt revolvers of playgrounds everywhere. It didn't matter how big you were. If you pushed the wrong kid off the swings, sooner or later you got a die cat steel dump truck across the back of your skull.
S. E. in Indiana 2 years ago
But the crane looks like it's plastic. The old steel ones are the best and worth money.
ƒιѕн 2 years ago
Yep, these look plastic, wish I still had mine from when I was a kid, they were all steel.
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Shock Cousteau Spent 2 Days Submerged In A Hot Tub
ƒιѕн 2 years ago
Damn, 2 days in a hot tub must be a record, I'm ready to get out after an hour.
sturmwesen 2 years ago
I am looking for a casio with a vibration alarm that only "rings" on weekdays...any recommendations?
CIKLOP 420 2 years ago
The DW5600 models (apart from metal) have the worst lug hole placement, as they are too close to the edge, making them more prone to wearing out, rendering the watch useless. Literally the worst g-shock you can buy.
#46
My Mother-In-Law Bought This In 1978 And It’s Still Going Strong
Greenmantle 2 years ago
All I could do is laugh maniacally at this one- childhood memories of being able to have one whisk each to live the cream/batter off
Upstaged75 2 years ago
My mom still has this and uses it too. She got it as a wedding gift in 1970.
#48
Bifl Request: This Style Spatula. Thin Stainless Springy Bottom Part, Strong Handle
Sander 2 years ago
But don't use it in nonstick pans. In fact, you probably shouldn't use nonstick pans altogether.
Jessica Bertram 2 years ago
was gonna say. i think nonstick is still gross, because one breach in that surface means nonstick flecks in every meal thereafter. and are we certain they're not nontoxic?
Load More Replies... Christina Keenan 2 years ago
I had a similar one where the spatula part was slotted. I loved that spatula. My mom gave it to me when I moved out on my own. It lasted almost 16 years, but I guess the slots made it a little less substantial.
#49
1975 Presto Harvest Gold Yellow Pressure Cooker
Tim Douglass 2 years ago
Just a note on old pressure cookers. They can and do explode now and again. Over the years you can get micro-cracks in the locking lugs that eventually fail. Pressure cookers are supposed to be lab tested at some interval -- can't remember what it is now. They mostly never get tested, most aren't used long enough to reach that point, but for aluminum ones especially I'd be a bit leery of using one over maybe 10-15 years old, especially if it has been used regularly.
Kevin Felton 2 years ago
I'm too chicken to use a stove top pressure cooker. I love my instapot though
RockSteady 2 years ago
They died from a crockpot. That plugs in. This is a pressure cooker, stove top. Completely different appliances.
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Corning Ware Percolators. The Guy I Bought Them From Said He Used Them All The Time, They Look Brand New
Sawdust 2 years ago
We had the casserole dish with the same blue flower design on it.
Load More Replies... detective miller's hat 2 years ago
We had one of those until last summer when the handle finally refused to be repaired anymore. I've been searching thrift shops for another one ever since.
#51
Still Going, 60’s Microwave Oven
Lord of the laserprinter. 2 years ago
1960ties Microwave oven....? Any passing airforce jet could pick that thing up on it´s radar detector.
Jill Taylor 2 years ago
Haha! The space telescope at Parkes in NSW Australia kept on receiving signals from outer space for 20 odd years that couldn't be deciphered; turns out it was the microwave in the staff kitchen sending them the messages.
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Ken Beattie 2 years ago
That's a really funky design for a microwave. Never seen one like that.
BitchinintheBurgh' 2 years ago
I think I would be a little wary of this one... Coll but I don't think I would use it.
Carla Phillips 2 years ago
That is the coolest thing I've ever seen. And today is the first time I've ever seen one.
Douglas Turner 2 years ago
Husqvarna! Here's a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwoeWtOigJA
#52
The Battery In This Little Alarm Clock Has Been Going For Almost 30 Years
imsouravmitra 2 years ago
My friend has a digital wristwatch, I think a Casio, and he keeps boasting that the battery still has juice even though it's 13 years old
#53
•before/After 1987 Vermont Iron Elm In Midnight Green• (Story In Comments)
#54
Just Bought A House With This In The Kitchen. I Love It
Potty pagan panda 2 years ago
Can’t beat singing and dancing while cooking….now where did I put the cassettes?
#55
Merkur Safety Razor. About 10 Years Old Now, Still Like New
VonBlade 2 years ago
Does that count? I mean, if you had the same blade in it maybe. /curmudgeon
#57
It Won’t Win Any Beauty Contests, But This Rice Cooker Has Been Making Rice For My Wife And Now The Both Of Us Since The Mid 1980’s
#58
Grandfather Purchased This Cub Cadet In 1974. Almost 50 Years Later, It's Still Running Strong. It's Mostly Original Down To The Tires
#59
Was Given A Patio Set Because It Needed To Be Refinished. It Just Needed A Little Clr And Teak Oil
#60
Spotted At An Airbnb
Pam Belcher 2 years ago
I have my Moms Wagner roaster. She got it as a bridal shower gift in 1953. My daughter will inherit when I pass.
Tee Rat 2 years ago
Cast iron skillet. Wagner started in the the late 1800's and the original company was around until the 1950's.
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I See We're Posting Bifl Rice Cookers. Here's My 1964 Tatung!
#62
This Salad Shooter At My Parent’s House Is Still Kicking After 32 Years
BM Khalid Hasan 2 years ago
Now I am curious to see the salad shield, which I guess defends the salad bullets!
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You put your salad ingredients in the top and the device chops, spins, and shoots them out of the hole in the front. This is what people are referring to with the phrase "word salad".
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Heather Mack-Scott 2 years ago
my mom still use the one she got from a flea market. Mine up and died about two years ago. :(
Susan Schlee 2 years ago
Basically it's a hand held food slicer. You feed vegetables in from the top and they "shoot out" the hole in the middle.
#63
My Boy Scout Pocket Knife
Son of Philosoraptor 2 years ago
When I was an infant, my father travelled to Europe and picked up a swiss Army Knife. When I was 13 he gave it to me. I'm near 60 now... Treasure that thing so much.
#64
A True Bifl Jacket, The Stevenson Jacket Made By Boathouse. I’ve Had Mine For Over 15 Years, Rowed Multiple Seasons In It, Wore It Shoveling Snow, Commuting In NYC, And Hiking. A Waterproof 3 Season Jacket You Can Still Purchase
#65
Bose Wave Clock Radio. Used Everyday For Over 30 Years. Works Perfectly And Sounds Better Than Most New Bluetooth Speakers. Made In USA
Stephanie A Mutti 2 years ago
I just bought a house and the previous owner left one of these in the basement! I saw it and knew it was gold!!!!
nanny28innc 2 years ago
I have my Dad's and it's that old and works like the new one I just bought. The price IS a bit much but my kids will still have them when I'm gone...lol
#66
My 6 Year Old Pair Ofblundstones vs. My Brand New Pair
Spencer's slave 2 years ago
Blundstones are the absolute best work boots and the only brand I've found that make steel toe cap boots for actual women's feet rather than just making men's boots in smaller sizes. I've still got a pair of high leg ones that are about 12 years old.
#67
Gramp's Razor I Got From Him 26 Years Ago. I Can See Why They Stopped Making Stuff This Good. It Lasts Too Long
Norman Beattie 2 years ago
I saved a Medicine cabinet when I bought this house that was built in 1948 and in the back of the Medicine Cabinet it has a slot where you could dispose of these safety razors, Yep just drop them in and they fall inside the wall, gone forever !
Captain Awesome 2 years ago
Safety razors cost about the same as a new razor with disposable blades. But the blades on these cost like 0.15 USD when bought in bulk. Way cheaper and I think it's a better shave
#68
She Turns 30 This Year
#69
My Dad Bought Me This Hp 48sx In 1992. Still Works Perfectly And I Still Use It
Susan Schlee 2 years ago
I still have my TI-83 plus Silver edition. I'm not giving it up as long as it works!
Suzy Creamcheese 2 years ago
I still have my dad's nearly fifty year old TI-30. It still works.
David Paterson 2 years ago (edited)
Not reverse Polish notation! aargh, give me a calculator with brackets and an equals button on it.
Chris Ulm 2 years ago
I’m the opposite! I still have my HP I bought in 1999 and I love the reverse Polish notation.
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2007 Toyota Prius - 330k Miles, 5 Wrecks, And 1 Divorce Later It’s Still Going Strong!
FloC 2 years ago
Oh yes, mine is a Yaris bought in 2004 with 247'235 km on !
Load More Replies... Michael Fernandez 2 years ago
A 16 year old Toyota is still legally considered “New” in 26 states. /s
#71
30 Year Old Dishwasher I Got For Free 5 Years Ago, Still In Daily Use And Refuses To Die
#72
My Aunt’s Ge Spacemaker Coffeemaker From 1988, Used Nearly Everyday Since
detective miller's hat 2 years ago
You pull the top part out and fill it in the sink.
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#73
Teva Hurricane Xlts. Blue Pair Is Brand New And Orange Is Closing In On 15yrs Old Of Heavy Outdoor Use Kayaking, Hiking, Fishing And Camping. A Solid 80$
Norman Beattie 2 years ago
1980 - ? - Bought my first pair of Teva's kayaking in Wisconsin. Paid $20.00 still wearing Teva's but they cost a wee bit more these days !
#74
$29 At The Antique Store, 29 Minutes In The Sandblast Cabinet, Ready For Another 50+ Years Of Service. Before/After Pics Of A Made In The USA Columbian Bench Vise
Upstaged75 2 years ago
https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/11zlt83/29_at_the_antique_store_29_minutes_in_the/
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#75
My Most Used Appliance For The Last 12 Years. Presto Griddle. I’ve Been Through Multiple Nonstick Pots And Pans, But This Thing Still Works Like New
Crescent 3 2 years ago
We got one of these as a wedding present in 1993. It still makes the best pancakes. we use it at least twice a week.
Blondie23 2 years ago
Okay so my company gave out employee appreciation gifts this year and you could choose from several options and I chose to get one of these because my parent's always had one on the stove they had when I was growing up. My hubby has taken it from me and has claimed it as his own now. He loves it!!! I didn't realize how much we would use it! If anyone cooks at home on a regular basis get one. So worth the money!!!!
LittleWombat 2 years ago
I inherited my mom's from the 80s. Still making pancakes on it for my kid like she did for me!
#76
Plow Truck My Grandpa Bought Brand New Back In ‘79, Been Working Every Winter
LittleWombat 2 years ago
Welp, now I'm going to have the Mr. Plow song stuck in my head all day!!
#77
Unlikely Bifl - Grandma's Clock
#78
My Apple II From 1982 And My Imac. Only The Apple II Still Works And It Was In An Abandoned Factory
Susan Schlee 2 years ago (edited)
That old Apple II is literally the first computer I learned to work with- I was in kindergarten when they started us out with typing lessons on it!
Load More Replies... detective miller's hat 2 years ago
My old Powerbook from 2004 still works, it just has trouble cooling itself if it's running for more than like 40 minutes.
#79
Best Spatula I Have Ever Used
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Holes drilled in it to reduce air resistance and improve swing speed when used for spanking ;)
Susan Schlee 2 years ago (edited)
I think this is a T-Fal spatula. We've got a 3 piece T-Fal utensil set that has the same design on the handles. They have outlasted the T-Fal set of cookware they came with by some 15-20 years.
#80
Ford 4100 At Least 50 Years Old
Aboredpanda 2 years ago
Good tractor. People have been restoring a lot of these old ford tractors lateley, in my area.
#81
Got A Herman Miller Office Chair For Free On Facebook Marketplace, It’s Super Comfy And Feels So Well Made! Minnie Approves!
#82
Stainless Steel Gator French Press
#83
Mother In Law Melted Kettle I’ve Had For 15 Years. How Do I Clean It Off!
bob cameron 2 years ago
There is a product called "bartenders friend". I have found it works well with a nylon scrub brush. Forms oxalic acid but does not damage surfaces.
#85
Was Given This Ms Natural Keyboard Pro On Day 1 At My Job. 23 Years Later, I Was Told That New Equipment Will Be At The New Offices. Still Going Strong
Lubica Acker 2 years ago
I am amazed at how clean it is. Well done; it probably helped keep it working this long.
#86
Parker Jotter Purchased When I Started Working 35 Years Ago
Tammy Kirks 2 years ago
I have my grandfather's Parker fountain pen from the 50's. Looks great and writes like a dream.
Michael Vickery 2 years ago
How do any of you keep from losing pens? I've never had a pen that I kept from losing long enough to run out of ink.
#87
This Is My Fourth Hm Aeron Chair I Bought From Fb Market Place , This One I Got Yesterday For $40
Norman Beattie 2 years ago
1979-81 - therebouts, I was at a business meeting in Dallas, TX the hotel had this for the desk chair, I returned home and ordered one, most comfortable chair I ever had, now retired to basement office.
#88
1992 Acura Legend. 203,000 Miles. Daily Driver. Everything Works
#90
Peugeot Is A Brand That’s Been Recommended For Bifl Pepper Grinders. Even Though I Bought This One Secondhand, Peugeot Replaced This Piece That Looked Ugly And Worn For Free. In Its First Life, It Was A Wedding Gift
#91
Had This Patagonia Supercell For Like 10+ Yrs Now
VonBlade 2 years ago
I must live in some bizarro world. I don't think _any_ of my clothes are less than 10 years old. Most are 20.
WildHoneyPie 2 years ago
I hear you. Some of mine are older than our favorite bartender at the local brewpub!
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Spannidandoolar 2 years ago
For a coat I don't feel like that's that old...my raincoat is 8 years old and is pretty much as it was when new.
#93
Camelbak 100l Hydration Pack. Issued To Me In The Army In 2006. I Broke The Mouthpiece, They Sent Me A Whole New Reservoir, Tube, The Works
#94
This Sears Kenmore “Coldspot” Refrigerator Has Been Chugging Along Since 2004
Elchinero 2 years ago
I always look at the steekers to see if I recog any: "HB"? Hermosa Beach". "Huntington Beach"?
Red Woodred 2 years ago
There is a sticker upper far left that reads "H.....n Beach", but I don't think it's Hermosa, and too short to be Huntington. I do love the Devin Townsend Project sticker, though!
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Schlage Sent Me A Full Replacement Set
#96
13 vs. 4 Years Of Daily Walkers
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
I have a pair of Dr Martens that are about 25, they are still fine.
#97
Small And Extremely Effective
mark buggy 2 years ago
The comment about broken antennas is very funny but not quite the whole story. The pathetic looking “camping bellows” when teamed up with a “backpack sewing kit “ makes a rather excellent “inhuming device”. Very popular amongst a certain class of problem remover and excellent for use on busy aircraft. It does work for as long as the problem lives.
Greenmantle 2 years ago
Basically a car antenna, but when you extend it and use it to blow air at the base of a fire, it works effectively as a bellows
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Mimi La Souris 2 years ago (edited)
in the future, archaeologists will say "this civilization stopped in the 80’s-90’s, the survivors only created plastic trash."
Crescent 3 2 years ago
My Dad was discharged from the US Army in 1957. This was his duffel bag. It went to college with my older brother in 1977, and with me in 1982. It went to college with my older daughter in 2016, and although she doesn't know it yet; it's going to college with my younger daughter next year. It has served me as luggage, laundry hamper, and moving box through four states of residence in the last 40 years and it was almost 30 years old when I got it, which makes this bag at least 70 years old. The clasp still works, the grommets are still strong and in place, and the handle and shoulder strap are still intact. Dad died in 1984 and I will keep this bag the rest of my life. Duffel-648...33edff.jpg 
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
You just reminded me, I have a pair of '80s era military surplus boots that are still intact. From back when military grade meant "takes a beating and still lasts forever". Unlike now where it means "made by the cheapest bid".
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censorshipsucks 2 years ago
This was before planned obsolescence. Looking at YOU apple. Last decent machine you made was a MBP 2011. since then it's been planned obsolescence all the way.
Emmydearest 2 years ago
My mom has a 23 years old Kitchen Aid mixer. Used at least twice a week. Still going strong. The paint is not even chipped.
Littlemiss 2 years ago
I inherited my friends Ralta kitchen whizz about 10 years ago. She was given it in the 80s as an engagement present. It still goes well and I discovered an instruction booklet is now held in a local museum. I feel old hehe
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marianne eliza 2 years ago
My parents bought their couch in 1959. It's been reupholstered once. Frame still solid, no flexing or torqueing. Hardwood frame. Even the cushions still have all their body. As far as power tools and hand tools, we have stuff going back to grandpa (1900-1975) that still work great, including a righteous radial arm saw on a homemade cabinet with wheels.
Hey! 2 years ago
This is a bell my mother used when she called the kids for supper. When we played out, she rang the bell. Our friends knew the sound and we could hear it ~3 streets over - they would tell us "hey, it's time for you to eat supper", they ate ~4:30 pm and we'd eat ~ 7pm. The first time I remember hearing it was in 1967. I've used it for my own children and now I use it in the house for my husband. To be fair, he plays games now that he's retired and puts his headphones on but he hears this! Bell-Time-...568bf4.jpg 
Rodney McKay 2 years ago
I only had to be purchased once, and I've been in daily operation since 1953.
Pittsburgh rare 2 years ago
I love every one of these and the people who still uses them because that's less power for the use it and throw it industry. Well done.
Mimi La Souris 2 years ago (edited)
in the future, archaeologists will say "this civilization stopped in the 80’s-90’s, the survivors only created plastic trash."
Crescent 3 2 years ago
My Dad was discharged from the US Army in 1957. This was his duffel bag. It went to college with my older brother in 1977, and with me in 1982. It went to college with my older daughter in 2016, and although she doesn't know it yet; it's going to college with my younger daughter next year. It has served me as luggage, laundry hamper, and moving box through four states of residence in the last 40 years and it was almost 30 years old when I got it, which makes this bag at least 70 years old. The clasp still works, the grommets are still strong and in place, and the handle and shoulder strap are still intact. Dad died in 1984 and I will keep this bag the rest of my life. Duffel-648...33edff.jpg
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
You just reminded me, I have a pair of '80s era military surplus boots that are still intact. From back when military grade meant "takes a beating and still lasts forever". Unlike now where it means "made by the cheapest bid".
Load More Replies... censorshipsucks 2 years ago
This was before planned obsolescence. Looking at YOU apple. Last decent machine you made was a MBP 2011. since then it's been planned obsolescence all the way.
Emmydearest 2 years ago
My mom has a 23 years old Kitchen Aid mixer. Used at least twice a week. Still going strong. The paint is not even chipped.
Littlemiss 2 years ago
I inherited my friends Ralta kitchen whizz about 10 years ago. She was given it in the 80s as an engagement present. It still goes well and I discovered an instruction booklet is now held in a local museum. I feel old hehe
Load More Replies... marianne eliza 2 years ago
My parents bought their couch in 1959. It's been reupholstered once. Frame still solid, no flexing or torqueing. Hardwood frame. Even the cushions still have all their body. As far as power tools and hand tools, we have stuff going back to grandpa (1900-1975) that still work great, including a righteous radial arm saw on a homemade cabinet with wheels.
Hey! 2 years ago
This is a bell my mother used when she called the kids for supper. When we played out, she rang the bell. Our friends knew the sound and we could hear it ~3 streets over - they would tell us "hey, it's time for you to eat supper", they ate ~4:30 pm and we'd eat ~ 7pm. The first time I remember hearing it was in 1967. I've used it for my own children and now I use it in the house for my husband. To be fair, he plays games now that he's retired and puts his headphones on but he hears this! Bell-Time-...568bf4.jpg
Rodney McKay 2 years ago
I only had to be purchased once, and I've been in daily operation since 1953.
Pittsburgh rare 2 years ago
I love every one of these and the people who still uses them because that's less power for the use it and throw it industry. Well done.
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