Found this KitchenAid mixer from the 1970's for $35. New grease and paint and it's as good as new.9 mo · will3675 · r/BuyItForLife
Worlds oldest pairs of Levi's Jeans found in a goldmine 136 years later.1 yr · inpleted · r/BuyItForLife
I bought this vacuum bottle in 1988. I thought it was expensive when I bought it, but it's been through a war, multiple deployments, fell out of my pack as I jumped out of an airplane, been run over by a HMMWV and survived many camping trips and picnics in the 30 years I've had it.10 mo · corey_m_snow · r/BuyItForLife
About 80 years old. Hand me down cast iron skillet, used daily.1 yr · FilOfTheFuture90 · r/BuyItForLife
Grandmother still has her WWII Frigidaire Refridgerator, still works without a hitch!1 yr · youOWEme · r/BuyItForLife
My girlfriend's 1950s Frigidaire stove (which is replacing a far newer and much harder to fix stove).1 yr · Yooreka · r/BuyItForLife
Zojirushi rice maker. Just had our 25th anniversary, and this wedding present is going strong... Use it 2-3x/week!10 mo · volcs0 · r/BuyItForLife
The leash on my Nalgene lid broke and I asked for a warranty replacement. I needed one, they sent me hundreds.5 mo · thatjournalist · r/BuyItForLife
1970 Buck Prince - Gift from my father. One of my kids broke the tip off the blade. Buck replaced blade and cleaned this baby up real nice. Normal blade replacement is $10. They gave me a “sentimental warranty” and charged me nothing. Honest to God BIFL!10 mo · s2igi · r/BuyItForLife
r/BIFL inspired me to buy a pair of Timberland Pro boots. The pair I bought was too small and their customer service offered to replace it with a bigger size for free. This is what came in the mail.1 yr · uncultured · r/BuyItForLife
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.1 yr · topper12-42 · r/BuyItForLife
Willie Nelson’s “trigger”, his guitar of choice for over 45 years even with the gaping hole in the body1 yr · rdlinke · r/BuyItForLife
Great Grandfather didn't leave me much, but I've used this every time I fish for 20 years.1 yr · tstonehart · r/BuyItForLife
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.9 mo · Bambuslover222 · r/BuyItForLife
My 1984 Mercedes Benz 300D, 381,000 miles and she’s still chugging along healthy. LED headlights and black trim just to add some personality to the old thing. Bought some years back for 1000 USD.1 yr · imjohndoh21 · r/BuyItForLife
My Sheaffer Reminder ballpoint pen. This has been in my pocket every weekday for the last 15 years. It used to belong to my grand-father. 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.1 yr · Postal_Pat · r/BuyItForLife
When my grandfather passed away, I inherited his auto crawler. Still using it to change my oil after 80 years. (X-POST).1 yr · testfire10 · r/BuyItForLife
My replacement ‘For Life’ Dr Martens next to the old pair. I highly recommend this service.1 yr · jellybellypilgrim · r/BuyItForLife
I've put together a quick 'forever outfit'. It only includes clothes/accessories which have a lifetime guarantee.1 yr · dvempy · r/BuyItForLife
Found this Griswald 10 pan in someone's garbage 2 years ago. It hasn't left my stove since1 yr · scribblemacher · r/BuyItForLife
Sure, you may lose a finger, but my Emerson table fan has been going strong for over 70 years.9 mo · Schmooopy · r/BuyItForLife
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.1 yr · testfire10 · r/BuyItForLife
Pulled this out of the trash 8 years ago. Needed a $20 carburetor. Has been awesome ever since11 mo · to_catch_an_alien · r/BuyItForLife
Originally bought at a yard sale, this Playmate Igloo has been taken to work everyday for over 30 years.2 yrs · lasher576 · r/BuyItForLife
Forged tools I inherited. Already lasted two lifetimes with regular use.8 mo · urbinsanity · r/BuyItForLife
Purchased a Patagonia Triolet Jacket 7 years ago. Today I brought it in for repairs to the local shop. They gave me a warranty swap for a BRAND NEW JACKET!! I even got a different color, navy blue. Patagonia is the best brand for BFL! Thanks Bailey!6 ds · livinlrginchitwn · r/BuyItForLife
My uncle's tractor. He used it right to the end, and beyond. This is him on the way to his burial.10 mo · HawkspurReturns · r/BuyItForLife
Kids played the most with this 25-year-old toy despite all the gifts they got.2 yrs · vanderlinden · r/BuyItForLife
You think your 84plus is old? My TI83 (NO PLUS) is over 20 years old. Got me through high school, college, and now I teach math and science with this thing.1 yr · iamthelouie · r/BuyItForLife
My dad woke up to this alarm clock for 35 years, and just gave it to me to take to my apartment.9 mo · whatthehellisplace · r/BuyItForLife
Jansport , waxed cavas, full grain leather. The most comfortable backpack I've ever worn8 mo · Zenaxis · r/BuyItForLife
Still works perfect 20 years later. I used to blast Eiffel 65 on this as a child.8 mo · Manbearpig33OH · r/BuyItForLife
My Grandfather's Grandfather's Pocket Watch, Which Made It Through WW1, And Still Works!10 mo · bobbinhum · r/BuyItForLife
17 years old and not cranked since last January. Fired up on the second pull.2 yrs · ShrodingersDingaling · r/BuyItForLife
My 50 year old work truck. 3.5 million miles and still runs everyday. 1969 Kenworth8 mo · SEILogistics · r/BuyItForLife
~1982 Commodore 64. Used, abused, then thrown in a trash heap 20+ years ago. Still works.10 mo · redruM69 · r/BuyItForLife
Our Magic Chef stove that we have been using daily at our shop for over 50 years. Still has a pretty blue flame.1 yr · funkyfritos · r/BuyItForLife
The Zippo lighter. A true Buy It For Life item that you can still buy today. This one is only about 5 years old, but you send any Zippo lighter from any time period to the factory, and they’ll send it back working like a new one. Oh, and still 🇺🇸MADE IN USA🇺🇸1 yr · Capt_Irk · r/BuyItForLife
This SILVA compass I bought when I was 14, now I am 61 (has seen a lot of hikes)10 mo · Gnarlodious · r/BuyItForLife
My Great Aunt gave me this the other day. It first belonged to her Uncle. It was built in the late 50s and still works perfectly.6 mo · luccampbell · r/BuyItForLife
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.1 yr · Stepside79 · r/BuyItForLife
My Coleman Lil’ Oscar Cooler. It was purchased in 1983 and has carried 3 generations of lunches to work and beers to the farm.11 mo · PastThe50 · r/BuyItForLife
80's Ka-Bar USMC knife. Older sister used it for 5 years in the army, my dad used it for 15 years, and I have had used it for 10. Seen lots of use.2 yrs · annoyingone · r/BuyItForLife
My old car toy [Sachs] survived 7 kids and still rolling after 35 years...8 mo · An_antitheist · r/BuyItForLife
I have owned this Pentel P209 mechanical pencil for exactly 30 years today. It was given to me as part of a set of four on my first day as a trainee Draughtsman.10 mo · punchypariah · r/BuyItForLife
My Super Nintendo I owned since I was a kid, 25 years old still being used every week and still looking as good as the day it was purchased8 mo · anthonyp93 · r/BuyItForLife
Jojirushi Rice Cookers....this example has been in our family for over two decades.8 mo · rbloedow · r/BuyItForLife
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.1 yr · mittenthemagnificent · r/BuyItForLife
Mom's Sunbeam Mix Master given to her as an engagement gift in 1980. Still making angel food cake today.4 mo · Duke_of_Ledes · r/BuyItForLife
Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine! Just realized I’ve had this since 1999.1 yr · vanderlinden · r/BuyItForLife
My grandmother's General Electric mixer, she is 93 and refuses to use the brand new Kitchen Aid one my aunt got her.1 yr · Omega_K · r/BuyItForLife
One of the best gifts of my childhood. She just turned 25 this year. My 1993 Trek 820. Just put another chain on it. Might keep it another 25.10 mo · sasquatch606 · r/BuyItForLife
Thought you guys would be mildly interested in a bite sized, metal, 50 year calendar.9 mo · FourWordComment · r/BuyItForLife
Coach 9061, just given a good bath and conditioning for its 20th birthday (used heavily since 1998).6 mo · Canada_Haunts_Me · r/BuyItForLife
Just got back from a trip to Lake Michigan with my grandma's 50+ year old suitcase.1 yr · LizzyJayne · r/BuyItForLife
I saw you guys appreciated the 1960s stove so I thought you might like mine7 mo · Gibblre · r/BuyItForLife
A camera my grandpa bought for a 100 dollars in 1953, today it would have cost almost 2000 dollars.11 mo · Maroll · r/BuyItForLife
Just upgraded my laundry toting ability for $4.00 at a junk store.1 yr · T-E-N-G-E-N · r/BuyItForLife
30 years ago, I received this as a gift from my grandparents. Today, I get to pass it on to my son.1 yr · ShaquielleOFeel · r/BuyItForLife
$700 as a pair, no extra bells or whistles, never had to repair or replace a single component, 12 years old1 yr · pdmcmahon · r/BuyItForLife
After 35 years, my dad's lunch box lasted as long as his career as a mechanic.4 mo · mvdk · r/BuyItForLife
Bought by my grandfather in 1954 for 10 dollars and a spare tire. It's been used almost continuously since then on hunting trips. A Lee Enfield No4 Mk1.1 yr · Musnus · r/BuyItForLife
1st gen kindle still works perfectly and connects to Amazon with free 3G1 yr · oceandaemon · r/BuyItForLife
My Dad got this after getting back from the Vietnam war. It's been powered on 24/7 for the past 2 years.2 wks · bolerg · r/BuyItForLife
Doc Marten customer service let me order the BIFL boot via email (despite the line being discontinued), and they arrived today!1 yr · asurina · r/BuyItForLife
1962 Gillette Slim. 56 years of shaving for $15 on eBay and still going strong.11 mo · rktscntst · r/BuyItForLife
Literally saw this sub. Got inspired. Went to a thrift shop down the road. Found this within 5 minutes. Only $4. Alladin original.11 mo · Lavab1t · r/BuyItForLife
This Philips fan, that belonged to my grandparents, is cooling me right now9 mo · 830311 · r/BuyItForLife
Managed to catch it with zeros at the end. 2005 Honda Accord. The car that has made me a lifelong Honda customer.1 yr · melcher70 · r/BuyItForLife
“That won’t work” she told me. “It’s been in the garage for 20 years” she told me.4 mo · Standies · r/BuyItForLife
My grandfathers Swiss army knife from 1976 that my dad used for fishing for nearly 20 years before giving it to me.1 yr · _t3n0r_ · r/BuyItForLife
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.2 yrs · brianlouis · r/BuyItForLife
Got this Timberland backpack when I came to the US in 2001. 18 years later and its still going strong.3 mo · Pondskimmer · r/BuyItForLife
Matchbox Cars and Trucks 1980s enjoyed by me and now my daughter and son.1 yr · mulder911 · r/BuyItForLife
Today I realised that consumables CAN be BIFL. 7kg of wrapping paper.2 yrs · elipsion · r/BuyItForLife
My JanSport Backpack - bought in 2001 and packed for yet another weekend getaway.1 yr · Captain_Skyhawk · r/BuyItForLife
My 37 Year Old Royal Enfield (Standard 350, 1980) which climbed the Himalayas last month.1 yr · kenadamas · r/BuyItForLife
Sorry you’re dead grandma! Your 70s Temperware dish set lives on!7 mo · ChiliConCowan · r/BuyItForLife
Gillette DE razors- 40s-60s. Grandfather’s razors found after he passed and now used by me regularly.1 mo · nolambojustcivic · r/BuyItForLife
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!1 yr · Logybayer · r/BuyItForLife
My TI-82 has survived probably 20 phones. Had it since high school, and use it today as an engineer.4 mo · Svenskens · r/BuyItForLife
My mom bought this dress from Huit before I was born. The black has not faded and there has been no need to repair any damage. Easily the most reliable piece in my closet.1 yr · Insanehouswife · r/BuyItForLife
Mid-60s BMW motorcycles are remarkably solid, simple machines. This one, which my pops bought new in 1965, is as smooth, solid, and responsive as the day it rolled out of the showroom.4 mo · sightlab · r/BuyItForLife
I work at a Red Wing Shoe Store, and a customer brought this stock # 1177 in for resole. It was made in 1995 (as old as I am) and it’s still kicking. This picture is after I applied a fresh coat of boot oil.11 mo · rhymeswithbacons · r/BuyItForLife
Smith and Hemingway Giant no.1 Slide-impact nail puller. I break this baby out when I run into nails that are driven too deep or have rusty heads and it never lets me down.9 mo · vitracker · r/BuyItForLife
Pepe has been faithfully riding the roll at my parents house for over 22 years. (Crosspost from /r/funny)1 yr · Bagongothebro · r/BuyItForLife
Red Wing Boots my pops picked up in 1975: before/after new soles and conditioning2 mo · goatfresh · r/BuyItForLife
My Father got this as a safety award in 1994. He passed away in 1996. I’ve been using this original Leatherman for over 25 years!3 mo · Poker769 · r/BuyItForLife
Leather bag my mom used through college and grad school in the 80's, is still with me after k-12 and my own first semester2 mo · corgishorti · r/BuyItForLife
I’ve only had this for the past 10 years but will never sell it. She’s over 50 years old and no leaks. Classic Grumman.10 mo · canoe_motor · r/BuyItForLife
The original Craftsman hand held cordless drill. Ca. 1960 I'm 62 and this was in my dads tool box as far back as I can remember. I pulled it out the other day when I needed to hang something in the kitchen and my fancy Makita was out at a job site.3 mo · hammershiller · r/BuyItForLife
Its been dropped in a pool, thrown, stepped on, and lost. Always have a keychain usb drive.1 yr · DarnTechnology · r/BuyItForLife
My dad's Sony Trinitron [late 60's] still going strong, with the Atari 2600 Woody1 mo · LePhillip · r/BuyItForLife
