~1982 Commodore 64. Used, abused, then thrown in a trash heap 20+ years ago. Still works.6yr ⋅ redruM69 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Stainless Steel French Press! Cheap enough and should last just about forever.3yr ⋅ DogsCatsAndHorses ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Anyone having issues with new dickies stuff? On the right is their old 834 shorts I've worn for years and on the left their new everyday shorts after barely two months of use!1yr ⋅ SuperDidier ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Sunbeam Electronic Weather Clock (1969) - My grandma's old clock that now lives at my work office half a century later.1yr ⋅ tstorm004 ⋅ 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.6yr ⋅ funkyfritos ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
This SILVA compass I bought when I was 14, now I am 61 (has seen a lot of hikes)6yr ⋅ Gnarlodious ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
1990s Jansport External Frame I got when I was a kid, and now use to haul my kids' gear.4yr ⋅ oreo_fanboy ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Just picked up these Doc Martins for $20 off of FaceBook Marketplace. The dude said that he bought them in ‘93. I’m super stoked.4yr ⋅ Daxos157 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My Canon camera bag. Got it in 1996. Still does it’s job. Been around the world 4 times.4yr ⋅ TCivan ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My friend bought a house with this KichenAid dishwasher from 1974. He says it works better than any of the other ones he has owned. He just has to convince his wife not to replace it.4yr ⋅ JBattistella ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Grandmother’s Whirlpool Oven From 1979. She’s renovated the kitchen twice and replaced every other appliance at least once since she got it!10mo ⋅ phillips47 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Old Fans are TRULY BIFL. 1940’s/1950’s Emerson fan. One drop of oil at the beginning of every summer. Been using it myself for about 12 years.1yr ⋅ Material-Ad6302 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Tonka Pickup Truck that my brother & I played with and now his kids do.5yr ⋅ Hitem20 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Has anyone gotten a bed frame like this? Has it held up for you? 3wk ⋅ Individual-Toe-6160 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
This pizelle maker has been used by my grandma year after year for 40+ years.1yr ⋅ H2Joee ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
BI4FL? This silver ear cleaner has passed from my great-grandfather to my grandma to my mom to me. Works better than any plastic disposable + silver is naturally anti-microbial (The stuff in the scoop is not earwax, it's a thin layer of oxidation)2yr ⋅ 69_queefs_per_sec ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My experience with Darn Tough’s warranty was very fast and easy. I’ll never buy socks from another company.3yr ⋅ daflyguy739 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Texas Instruments TI 36 Solar. I bought this in 1988 and it still works perfectly. 33 years old still going strong!2yr ⋅ average_joe419 ⋅ 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.6yr ⋅ Stepside79 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My family's Yeti bottle collection. They get criticized a lot for price when there are cheaper options, but they are some of the sturdiest products.2yr ⋅ RayzTheRoof ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Aeropress coffee maker. Cost around $35 CAD. I've been using it for about 4 years and it still functions perfectly.3yr ⋅ johnnyfuckinghobo ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Went for a bike ride, lost my Streamlight stylist pro. It laid at the corner of a industrial roads for more than 3 hours. It was a tough little torch.9mo ⋅ Spencerforhire83 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Black & Decker that I got for free when my parents were clearing out my uncles house. It still works well and I think it's from the 60s. What you think of it?10mo ⋅ Scruffy725 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Just nabbed what I hope to be a BIFL clothes dryer, a UniMac front loader. Found it at local college surplus store barely used. Hardly any lint in exhaust duct. Now to do some maintenance and wire it up.2yr ⋅ TapeLabMiami ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
This Oster Automatic Egg Boiler is now on its 3rd generation in my family.4yr ⋅ septimusprime ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Zassenhaus Coffee Grinder. Inherited and used for decades almost everyday.3yr ⋅ Brotimus ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
We don't talk enough about cars here - But what about buying a car that you will always repair unless totaled, regardless? My 16 year old 997 still looks and runs like a brand new car.2yr ⋅ honorface76 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
White mountain model 692. Been making ice cream for birthday parties and July 4th’s for decades.1yr ⋅ topbunn ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Vintage office tools are often inexpensive and practically indestructible. This perforator dates to around 1910 and works flawlessly every time. Fortunately for me, the clever 4 hole standard devised by Andreas Tengwall in 1890 later became the Swedish standard, and I use it every day.4yr ⋅ ondulation ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
I wish they still made them like this. 20+years of heavy duty abuse and still going strong. Arc'teryx Bora 30 backpack.1yr ⋅ Tonquin ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
This sippy cup they gave my wife at the hospital when she was in labor. We got like three of them before we were discharged. Been using it for 4+ years and it's the best way to keep water handy on the nightstand.4yr ⋅ BoatzBoatz ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Before you could Google, it was and is...Pocket Ref. Gives immediate accurate info1yr ⋅ biggswiggins ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
The +30year old adidas sports bag that was my mother’s and i still use today4yr ⋅ Vanzini- ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My hunting camp Thermos. She may not keep it 1000F till 5pm anymore but she keeps it plenty warm for those early AM hunting session.3yr ⋅ ThanksForNoticin ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
These socks have made it through my three sons and are still getting passed on for more adventures1yr ⋅ ilikedirt ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My mom bought a set Visionware Cookware in the mid 80s from a traveling salesman who visited her work. 30+ years later I’m using them and they still are still in fantastic condition.2yr ⋅ Dtr45 ⋅ 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.7yr ⋅ annoyingone ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
The legendary Nokia N95. 14 Years old and still working flawlessly, complete with apps and full smartphone functionality. No other phone I've had since has lasted more than 18 months but this just keeps going.4yr ⋅ vwozone ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Got given this backpack when I was in school year 7 (age 12) I’m now 29 and have it’s showing no signs of failing other than fading ( was originally black) . Couldn’t recommend this backpack enough. Brand Lowe Alpine1yr ⋅ elysianfields101 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My primary EDC pen since 2013: Uniball PowerTank 1.0, it is on it‘s 7th refill. It is a Japanese (plastic) Pressurized Pen, similar in concept to the Fisher Space Pen.2yr ⋅ noah95ch ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
People either guess the brand wrong or tell me to get something modern, but you can’t beat the comfort. Belt leather bicycle saddle at least 30 years old. Plentiful on eBay.4yr ⋅ NotRoryWilliams ⋅ 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.6yr ⋅ PastThe50 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
This US Navy work jacket has seen nearly daily use since it was issued to dad in 1979. It’s on its 3rd generation of college student.4yr ⋅ draugen_pnw ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
I know docs get a bad rep but these boots took me around 7 countries in 11 years with no resole or care for just $98.4yr ⋅ Madtramp ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My dad finds things he likes to pass down to me. He found his first calculator the other day. Still works!4yr ⋅ CrazedBeluga ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Marcato Atlas Pasta Machine. My parents taught me to use it, 30+ years later I'm teaching my daughter how.2yr ⋅ dustyspectacles ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Was helping my GF’s Dad move when I saw this and he wanted to throw away. I called dibs and now it’s coming home with me.10mo ⋅ helixflush ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Presto Percolator. The one on the left has lasted 40 years and served 3 generations. The one on the right is brand new.1yr ⋅ ZeFronk93 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
22 year old student - second hand for under $400 (pans and kitchen aid). I will have these to give to my kids.4yr ⋅ mojoegojoe ⋅ 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.5yr ⋅ luccampbell ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
DaKine backpack. It's been on many ski adventures, day trips and loaded with beer! It's 28 years old!3yr ⋅ voitlander ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Hitachi mini disc stereo I received for Xmas when I was 11 - I’m now 30. It’s in my office used for a PS5 and LG OLED - he’s done well3yr ⋅ bleezyt ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Anniversary gift from my wife, who wants me to be happy and caffeinated.2mo ⋅ CosmicTurtle504 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
1959 (?) Ford Workmaster 600. We use it every week - I love this tractor.3yr ⋅ corrikopat ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Sick of replacing these air filters every 1-3 months. Anything more permanent?1yr ⋅ KnotYoBoi ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Thorogood boots. Brand new pair and a pair I worked in for around 5 years. Hard to believe these are the same shoe.3yr ⋅ i_wont_be_here_long ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Introducing The Museum of Sturdily-Built and Still Functional Office Equipment, aka my office!4yr ⋅ joelman0 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
This is my solid block of titanium. It has been in my family for 3 generations, and it still looks like new. Very happy with it.1yr ⋅ LordValgor ⋅ 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.6yr ⋅ punchypariah ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My Luchesse 1883 boots I bought in 2004. They are still gorgeous after all these years and just keep getting better.3yr ⋅ Right_Body7925 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
1962 Moffat apartment size stove/oven. Works perfectly and has never been serviced.3yr ⋅ NoToothDecay ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
SIGG Dorrex (food Dehydrator) made in Switzerland. The left one has been used by my parents for at least 10 years and I just bought the right one with all 6 sieves for less than 30 Fr. (about 30$) at an antique shop/fleamarket. These will dry my foraged mushrooms for years to come.3yr ⋅ Akainen ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Needed a cooler and decided to pick up this vintage Coleman for about 1/3 the cost of buying new. I think I did good.4yr ⋅ mammoth_peaches ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
I was traveling to Japan last year out of Los Angeles and had chatted to a guy about his Filson rucksack — he’s had it for over twenty years and finally had to replace the shoulder straps which Filson replaced at no charge. He’s always waxed the twill every five years, and leather every two years.4yr ⋅ MSotallyTober ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My dad's stapler from I assume the 1970s it's been around the house as far as I can remember.2yr ⋅ Jazoua ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Red Oxx. Definitely BIFL. I’m a railroader in the Rocky Mountains of Canada, this is my grip/shower bag/hat and they come with me every single day & shift. Lifetime warranty on American made products built by veterans. Based in Billings, Montana. More in comments3yr ⋅ Dmetalmike ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
You convinced me so I decided to join the kult. Very happy with my purchase3yr ⋅ jokke420 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Rotring Tikky 0.35mm automatic pencil we have in the family since the 80s. Finished 3 engineering degrees before CAD era and is my daily driver for the last 10 years. It only has cosmetic wear, mechanics are flawless.1yr ⋅ daninet ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
I’m sure staplers have been on here before, but here is my ACE Liner that I inherited from my grandpa. This version was made in the 1960s. Weighs in at 1.4 lbs and is indestructible.4yr ⋅ SpenRob96 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
UPDATE: After reading all the comments about my 33 year old braided hoses, I decided to replace them and install ball-valves at the same time.1wk ⋅ newengland_schmuck ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My 2000 Civic has traveled enough miles to have gone to the moon and then around the circumference of the earth.4yr ⋅ totor-cat ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My old car toy [Sachs] survived 7 kids and still rolling after 35 years...6yr ⋅ An_antitheist ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Great grandmother’s 1941 Hamilton Beach milkshake maker still going strong! This was a parting gift to her when she retired as a lunch lady and has been passed down to us through the family.5yr ⋅ aerowtf ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My dad just passed away. While at his home, I found the pooper scooper that he has had for 40 years. It has come with him on a move across the country. Not the traditional buy it for life, but made me smile nonetheless7mo ⋅ youwonannaward ⋅ 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.6yr ⋅ mittenthemagnificent ⋅ 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 purchased6yr ⋅ anthonyp93 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Carbon steel knives purchased by my late Grandmother sometime in the late 70's/early 80's. Bought a paring knife of the same brand and I've never had any use for any other knives. Holds edges 40 years later. I adore them.3yr ⋅ l3utt_l3uddy ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Hard day of work for my 22 year old North Face Mohawk. Still going strong.1yr ⋅ arryripper ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
An aluminum baking sheet/pan I’ve been using for 30-years (left) vs a new one I bought yesterday (right). They cost about US$15 at a restaurant supply store and last forever. The darker the seasoning, the better the cooking performance.1yr ⋅ Advanced-Prototype ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Black marks on gasket aren't washing away. Is it dangerous to keep using this bottle?7mo ⋅ taikiji ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Warranties of the top 50 BuyItForLife brands (created by u/madredditscientist)1yr ⋅ ambillionaire ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Almost had to say goodbye to this bad boy from 1987. Repairman claimed he bought me another couple years. Crossing my fingers!10mo ⋅ scott12333 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Game Boy Advanced SP got it for my 7th birthday in 2003 consistently used since then.4yr ⋅ Gackhoofer ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Thursday Boots. Daily use for about 8 months. Is it time to resole already?8mo ⋅ slickboarder89 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Took this sub’s advice and finally treated myself to a pair of Allen Edmonds boots. Y’all weren’t kidding. Everything about them says lasting quality.2yr ⋅ BloodyRightNostril ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
This Herman Miller Equa (1998) I got for $25 at a Bibles For Mexico Thrift Store3yr ⋅ 19Chris96 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
David Clark headsets. My dad used them flying helicopters in the Army, then the National Guard. I inherited then after he passed and adapted them for use when I maintenance taxi commercial aircraft for a major airline. Still sound great. They will probably outlast me as well.4yr ⋅ MentalEntropy ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
12 years old vs. brand new. Thought I lost it, so I bought the another one. It’s been in the wash, pool, ocean, dogs’ mouths, and all over the world, but it’s still in great condition. I used to not be a fan of designer brands, but Louis Vuitton items are built very well.3yr ⋅ loIll ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Just picked this up and brought myself back to my childhood. These bags used to go through hell and back, hopefully this one will hold up9mo ⋅ super_bri_22 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My favorite collection. All Lodge except for a couple Cuisines pieces. Oldest one has been serving me for 9 years, after serving my late Grandma since the 80's.4yr ⋅ TheGuyStewart ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My husband’s Jansport “silver bag” he’s used since his freshman year, 1994. Not silver by the time I met it so I was confused about the name.4yr ⋅ spacefem ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Had to visit our local judge recently and this child of the 70s was playing in the waiting area.4yr ⋅ BeepoZbuttbanger ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Been lurking for a while. Stimmy afforded me the opportunity to finally get the black smiths I been eyeing. First impressions: my feet hurt like hell but they look nice.3yr ⋅ chocolate_spaghetti ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Jojirushi Rice Cookers....this example has been in our family for over two decades.6yr ⋅ rbloedow ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
BIFL, the Pizza Keepa. Reuseable Pizza container. Patent from 1989.1yr ⋅ TheFuschiaIsNow ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My dad's Gillette DE. Made in '63 after he was drafted, survived my childhood and still my best shaver!1yr ⋅ hotrod54chevy ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
Estate washer bought for $100 20 years ago it's never needed any maintenance2mo ⋅ itsmejak78_2 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
My 1969 Bocama tube amplifier. Still better than most current day amplifiers. And still used daily.2yr ⋅ Bimimans ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
This vest was made for my father-in-law in 1945 out of a pair of corduroy pants his father wore during the Great Depression (1930s). It’s been a favorite for my kids. The fabric is almost 100 years old.1yr ⋅ Queasy_Recover5164 ⋅ r/BuyItForLife
