My dad rescued this school chair from a skip in the 70s. They were throwing them all out and replacing them with soulless plastic ones1yr ⋅ 5552020 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My grandmother's Norwegian steel, Hickory Farms (of Ohio) cheese plane which she's had since she worked there in 1977.2yr ⋅ Uncle_Junk ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
1911 Ingersoll Yankee that belonged to my great (times a few) uncle. The original dollar watch still keeping time 110 years later2yr ⋅ natedogg89 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Danish endurance...did not endure 😓 asking for darn tough in my stockings!1yr ⋅ B_lovedobservations ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Pulled this out of the trash 8 years ago. Needed a $20 carburetor. Has been awesome ever since6yr ⋅ to_catch_an_alien ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My Marantz 2325 receiver, made in 1974. It will eventually need new capacitors but still amazes me.2yr ⋅ FourthAge ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My dad bought this Salton waffle maker sometime in the early 90's. It's survived 5 moves, and now I make waffles for my kid with it2yr ⋅ sicariusdiem ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
25 years ago I bought myself an end grain chopping board, still scrubs up as good as new. Daily use and it’s going to out last me4yr ⋅ buzz_uk ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
I see your Tonka truck and raise you a Tonka front end loader... Myself playing with it in the late 80’s and my 4y/o son still enjoying it today. It’s almost 35 years old.4yr ⋅ Njvdwesth ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Our log cabin in Maine built in the late ‘60’s by my father in law. He said: “All you have to do is keep the roof water tight. Once the roof goes, the rest of the cabin will be in trouble “ We continue to use and maintain it with love.1yr ⋅ Island_Tony ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Saw the post about the Yaris on here, Just wanted to back it up: My Dad’s 09 Toyota Yaris9mo ⋅ Yahda ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Came home for a family camping trip and my mom pulled out this absolute relic! I was hanging towels on this Cordomatic 25 years ago and yet here it is. The cord even retracts on its own still.1yr ⋅ Your_Ozone ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Still no rust after 34 years. Daily driver. Preventative maintenance goes a long way.3yr ⋅ YJ-Overlander ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Petersen Dewitt Vise Grips. These have lasted 20 years in a salt water environment, across two different sailboats. Purchased 1998.2yr ⋅ nomnivore1 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
After 15+ years of almost everyday use, I'm planning on replacing my old RM Williams boots.3yr ⋅ perkamperin ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
1984 Honda lawnmower. Been in my family 3 generations, still starts on the first pull!2yr ⋅ Last-Difference-3311 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Still using my HP-15C from high school - 40 years ago. It's a little beaten up, but it works great. Seems indestructible. RPN FTW!2yr ⋅ volcs0 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My grandparents have had this same Kirby vacuum for at least 30 years, most likely longer than that. Still works great.2yr ⋅ bananasincognito ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My dear friend. Celebrating 25 years together, and raising a cup to 25 more. Life is Better with Bodum.4yr ⋅ ryandean99 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My parents were about to get rid of an ~90 year old cedar chest. I took it, sanded it down, and oiled it. Looks way better now, and hopefully it’s got another 90 years in it.4yr ⋅ FroperPucked ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My Pioneer receiver from 1974, freshly serviced and ready for another 50 years2yr ⋅ salmonerd202 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
This mixer was a gift for my parents when they wed in 1983. I was given it 6 years ago when my parents bought a new one. My Mom frequently asks for this one back because it’s better than the new one she has. All original and no work ever done to it. It mixed four batches of zucchini bread just now.4yr ⋅ Liz4984 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My BIFL coffee brewer, stainless Kalita wave 185, been making pour over close to ten years now but will outlive me.1yr ⋅ TandoSanjo ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
A snippet of my Pendleton collection. Ages range from 5-30+ years old and years owned range from 2 months to 5 years. Most are made in the USA and have no holes or rips, despite years of regular wear.2yr ⋅ kenophilia ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Zojirushi SM-KHE48. Used daily for 6 years. Retains heat better than a Yeti, fewer $$.1yr ⋅ home_cheese ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Had this Logitech M350 pc mouse for over 10 years. Got it with my first ever laptop in 2011. It's outlived two laptops and three cellphones, and survived 4 years of college and still works perfect, only ever had to replace the battery a handful of times too. Best $30 mouse out there.3yr ⋅ gold-exp ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My collection of US Made Stanley Aladdin vacuum bottles. Left to right: 2001, 1989, 1969, and 1990. All still work flawlessly.1yr ⋅ Psnuggs ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
It may not last me for life, but my 2004 Toyota Camry is still going strong.6mo ⋅ foxmag86 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
I thought my late father's decades old polishing cloth would need to be replaced by now, but it still gets the job done every time. Makes me smile3yr ⋅ devs_oa ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Cast iron grill. I love everything about this. Should survive multiple generations of use. Super portable and versatile. You can find fuel anywhere.3yr ⋅ snoopsdream ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My 1960's Sunbeam 20-3 AG Toaster. My grandfather put a new cord on it in 1980 and gave it to my dad. I got it about 20 years ago. Still makes brilliant toast.4yr ⋅ JohnSherlockHolmes ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My Kun shoulder rest. Almost 10 years with this fella saving my neck :)1yr ⋅ samonellllla ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
The Nylabone Galileo bone, purchased 20 years ago. Three generations of powerful Labrador chewers have challenged the stone and done their worst. 'Tis but a scratch4yr ⋅ NannuhBannan ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Just found this Thermos in storage, would it be safe to use? I’m worried the old plastics n metal might not hold up :((1yr ⋅ 0hellow ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Moritaka 'Honesuki' 150mm - aogami super steel with kurouchi (blacksmith's) finish2yr ⋅ VR6Bomber ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
24 years old ~ 1996 Toyota Hilux. No rust and purrs like a kitten ~ Manitoba Canada ❤️4yr ⋅ Rizzaroni ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Flannel season is winding down, but these have been with me for 9 years now.4yr ⋅ jdeere_man ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Treated myself to a pair of le chameau wellies. Loving the quality so far1yr ⋅ macnerd93 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
45 year old radioclock my mother got in 1978 when she was 12 years old, still used everyday11mo ⋅ BestPlanetsideGamer ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My dads Levis jacket from 1980! I’ve been wearing it for about a year now3yr ⋅ seanssy ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Dad gifted me his old Stanley 25’ 10 years ago when I started business and still going strong with no maintenance needed2yr ⋅ tastemycookies ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
New RedWings owner after over a decade of using others. Back pain virtually gone now. How do you maintain these to guaranty a long life?3yr ⋅ AmbitiousTank1 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Don’t know why we don’t see more Opinels in here. $17 for a knife that will outlast you.3yr ⋅ chris_holtmeier ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My 1988 Ariens GT20 with 60 deck and the boy who will hopefully still be riding it when he's in his 30s.3yr ⋅ Buwaro ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My RadioShack alarm clock I purchased when I was 11. Still my morning alarm 27 years later. It’s3yr ⋅ akemisoy ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
This Osprey messenger bag my mom bought me in 2007 when I went off to college. Now back in college at 33. Same bag.1yr ⋅ Marsdreamer ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
The only thing that survived my great grandma’s house fire in the 1920’s is still used regularly in my parents’ kitchen.4yr ⋅ ramsdawg ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My uncle's tractor. He used it right to the end, and beyond. This is him on the way to his burial.6yr ⋅ HawkspurReturns ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My grandmother got this set of Pyrex in 1948 for a wedding gift. I just inherited them (my cat broke the yellow one as soon as I brought them home, but I've since replaced it)4yr ⋅ swearingino ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Nalgene water bottle, they are near indestructible and if you manage to break it they will send you a replacement free of charge. This is why they are a top choice for backpackers, campers and even people in the army.5yr ⋅ bitqh ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My 1993 Montgomery Wards lawn mower still runs and cuts the grass as good as when it was new!1yr ⋅ lotr5693 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Some grill research lead me to this sub and eventually this grill. Picked her up today for $150.4yr ⋅ discoslimjim ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Restored and sharpened my girlfriend's dad's rusty old pair of fabric shears for his Christmas gift. I made a leather sheath for it as well. He absolutely loved it. According to him, this was bought in 1974. She's good as new now 😊4yr ⋅ amishraveparty ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Not the best picture but I hope you all enjoy my 1955 Belgian army trench coat, it's warm, waterproof and really durable. bought it for only €20 too!1yr ⋅ zoefkris ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
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.5yr ⋅ rivet_head99 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Stube Scale (West Germany 1967) still measures very precisely with a resolution of 5 grams. Grandma showed me this a while ago!4yr ⋅ OBZOEN ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Just bought my childhood home, complete with this absolute icon, our Tappan Custom stovetop & dual oven. 50+ years old & good as new.3yr ⋅ cetacean-station ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
I'm sick of old stuff you can’t but anymore on this sub! I bought this Logitech k400r about 10 years ago and no matter how much I abuse and/or neglect it, it just keeps on ticking. Plus you can buy one new for about $20! Works with my new iPad Pro still somehow🤷🏽4yr ⋅ burntsnoah ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Finally splurged on some All-Clad cookware as I love cooking and always wanted them. It doesn’t hurt I’m cooking every night during this quarantine either, and I’m looking forward to decades of meals with them.4yr ⋅ sliceman21 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Eagle Industries Becker Patrol Pack. Purchased online back in 2001 and has been to over sixty countries. Perfect for trekking and living out of for shoestring budget traveling. Seen here in Taiyuan, China shortly before boarding a train to trek through Tibet.3yr ⋅ MSotallyTober ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Saddleback Leather briefcase. Bought it around 7-8 years ago. Not really worried about it lasting forever since it has a 100 year warranty and the company motto is They'll Fight Over It When You're Dead.4yr ⋅ TheRealThordic ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
I see your 90’s Adidas bag - Here is one from the 70’s I got from my father.4yr ⋅ grrmlin ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Wenger swiss watch... cheap watch, but leasted flawless for more then 25 years..almost 10 battery replacements2yr ⋅ WayToGo-BH ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 - Still runs good as new and brings a smile every drive.3mo ⋅ Jamieson22 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Grandma’s old blender is still going strong 40+ years later2yr ⋅ decafsoylatteplease ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My 1956 GE Liberator stove, still going strong after 64 years.3yr ⋅ allisynWinchester ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
4 Year Old Stanley Thermos, Life Time Warranty Replacement fulfilled in 3 Emails (Banana for Scale).3yr ⋅ AsRiversRunRed ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
This Sunbeam mixmaster has been in my family for 50 years and still going strong 💪2yr ⋅ Begoniaceae ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
New World Conquest, British gas cooker manufactured 1972 & still in daily use1yr ⋅ TheRealArb ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Arrow T-50. Advertised here from 1981, my dad still uses his from before then.3yr ⋅ FluffyLaptopCharger ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
This phone has been on the wall as long as I can remember. It still works and is used regularly. It's pretty entertaining to watch the younger generation when they are asked to make a call.10mo ⋅ moosepooo ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
$5 Goodwill score. Think it was made in the 60s based on similar pictures online.2yr ⋅ wiener_dawg ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Anyone have notable examples of low to intermediate difficulty modifications that dramatically extend the life of products?1mo ⋅ PuffScrub805 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Friend of mine brought me a Kitchenaid stand mixer that he had had for years. The thing was basically a biohazard, so I took a couple days off and cleaned it up good. It'll last for years at this point4yr ⋅ Monocade ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
This GE Fridge from 1942 at my friend’s house works perfectly3yr ⋅ RemarkableMushroom5 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
I am the 3rd generation user of this stone pan. Used to make a fried batter dish called Ponganalu.1yr ⋅ unsecurewifi ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
It wasn't running and some guy sold it to me for $100 , couple hours of work and I saved this 30y mower from scrap yard5yr ⋅ damn_jexy ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Went to an antique furniture thrift store, found a Ralph Lauren leather sofa for $350. Got it cleaned, and sure was a nightmare to get in my apartment, but she sure is a beaut.5yr ⋅ DarthJoedus ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
I found these gems in grandma’s basement. She’s actually still using them4yr ⋅ vmpags ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
bought this for $54, but it has a burned out element. is this a bargain or did I get fleeced?1yr ⋅ smile_is_contagious ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Thought my Henry was broken but just needed a new tool kit!! He’s 20 years old 😃1yr ⋅ Imaginary_Owl_9755 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Have just replaced battery in room thermometer. It was working during 12 years.2yr ⋅ Givizub ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My 15 year old Wahl Designers. Used almost weekly for personal haircuts for the entire time. Do a deep clean by removing the blade once a year. Keep the blades clean and oiled after ever use. These have no signs of stopping anytime soon.3yr ⋅ Ryan0339 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
my MIL kettle broke, asked how long she had it. 15 years! and I remember using this kettle when I met my fiance 10 years ago! old kettle on the right1yr ⋅ LordCucumber1996 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
LL BEAN boots almost 3 years old. Basically waterproof and just want to replace the laces eventually because my dog chewed on them.1yr ⋅ Appropriate-Note-776 ⋅ 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.6yr ⋅ iamthelouie ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Forged tools I inherited. Already lasted two lifetimes with regular use.6yr ⋅ urbinsanity ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Sentimental value ; I would like to know how I can make it shine like new. Already tried brake cleaner, scotch brite and a soft sanding paper.2yr ⋅ Axel1010 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My husband's first credit purchase, 1971, still used every day. Bought on a Macy*s card, $300 limit.4yr ⋅ btinc ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Kids played the most with this 25-year-old toy despite all the gifts they got.7yr ⋅ vanderlinden ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
1980s espresso: La Pavoni Professional lever coffee machine and Mazzer Super Jolly coffee grinder. Purchased used ( dirt cheap ) and they still are in perfect condition!1yr ⋅ aandryyy ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My 49-year-old Popeil’s Pocket Fisherman folding spincasting rod/reel combo; brought in another ten fish today3yr ⋅ Nekomengyo ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My +35 y/o fire truck that my son now plays with. It still has the orange shag carpet my father put on the seat to make it more comfortable.3yr ⋅ Buster_Bluth__ ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My 32 year old maytag stackable washer/dryer that hasn't needed repairs in over 15 years4yr ⋅ NotSoAverageStoner ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Vorwerk Tiger 251. Built in 1982 and still sucks harder than your mother's.3yr ⋅ ScatLabs ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
This Bosch drill is from 1987, gifted to me from my Dad. Its been in the family 1 year longer than me.1yr ⋅ R4MZON ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
The North Face Recon Backpack. 6 years of daily use and showing zero signs of wear & tear.4yr ⋅ jimboslice90 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
this was already old when my grandmother gave it to me in 1994. Been used regularly ever since.1yr ⋅ evident_lee ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
These drafting instruments were my Grandpa's. I've used them a lot over the last 20 or so years and they're fantastic.4yr ⋅ HeavySkinz ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
