Why do I feel like every two years I have to replace everything I own? Whether it’s my phone, my blender, or my favorite pair of pants (thanks a lot, COVID 15), everything seems to have an expiration date.
I think that’s why I’m so obsessed with r/BuyItForLife, a Reddit thread where people share the products they’ve owned for decades — sometimes even over a century! Here are some of my favorite posts from the past month:
1.
“My 1988 Honda Accord daily driver. Everything on it still works. EVERYTHING.”
2.
“My stapler is this old.”
3.
“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!”
4.
“My aunt’s GE Spacemaker Coffeemaker from 1988, used nearly every day since.”
5.
“Wedding gift circa 1977. This old school crockpot may outlive me!”
6.
“Bose Wave clock radio, used every day for over 30 years. Works perfectly and sounds better than most new Bluetooth speakers. Made in USA.”
7.
“I’m still using Grandma’s 1940s egg poacher for my morning breakfast.”
8.
“My mother-in-law bought this in 1978, and it’s still going strong.”
9.
“The battery in this little alarm clock has been going for almost 30 years.”
10.
“My grandma’s clock from 1997.”
11.
“Teva Hurricane XLTs. Blue pair is brand new, and orange is closing in on 15 years of heavy outdoor use kayaking, hiking, fishing, and camping. A solid $80.”
12.
“My 25-year-old Rivendell Atlantis with homemade bags. A perfect bicycle.”
13.
“Hailo bins: 40 years old (left) and 1 month old (right).”
14.
“1987 Play-Doh multi-tool.”
15.
“Hard day of work for my 22-year-old North Face Mohawk. Still going strong.”
16.
And, “Coleman Polylite 28, bought by my dad in 1991. It’s mine now and is still used frequently and keeps beer super cold!”
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/daniellaemanuel/photos-items-perfect-after-decades
