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“Buy It For Life”: 28 People Share Purchases That Didn’t Disappoint
I’ve learned the hard way, more times than I’d like to admit, that buying cheap almost always means buying twice. The suspiciously affordable blow dryer breaks after a few uses, and the polyester sweater for $5 becomes unwearable after one washing.
Now I try to fight the frugal urge and not buy the cheapest variant of what I need. However, paying more doesn’t automatically guarantee that you’re buying a quality product. So how can you know you’re purchasing an item that’s going to last you and save you money in the long run?
Well, the people in the Buy It For Life community might have the answer to that question. They share high-quality, durable, and practical products that are worth every penny because they can be bought once and used for a lifetime. If you’re interested in saving some coin and helping the earth in the process, scroll down to find the top products that have served others well.
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#3
Antique Westinghouse Oscillating Fan
Here is my Antique Westinghouse fan. Its had the cord replaced sometime in its life and I have polished the brass, other than that it’s unrestored. Still runs strong and is over 100 years old.
#7
My Backpack Purchased In My First Year In Grad School In 2007. Next Week, I Start My 10th Year As A Professor. Still Going Strong!
#8
A Lady At The Dump Was Just About To Toss These. I Asked About Them And She Gave Them To Me
Score! I love old Coleman stuff. My brother claimed one lantern and my friend claimed a lantern and the Thermos. Just need to clean the glass and replace the mantles and they should be good to go.
#12
Maybe Not Impressive: 28 Years Old Refillable Highlighter
Got it 1996 for primary school while living in the French West Indies. Decades later still in use after moving a few times, now being in Germany.
#15
Our Treasured Family Heirloom - Arby’s 1985 Christmas Collection Glassware. All 30 Pieces Still Intact And Used Every Holiday
#16
Archer Intercom - Over 40 Years And Still Going Strong. Grandkids Love It. "Time For Dinner"
#18
38 Thanksgiving Turkeys And Going Strong. In-Laws Passed Her Down To Us This Year
Nesco roaster. We use it only for this reason and it makes a perfect turkey every time. Bonus, we keep the oven available for all the other sides.
#19
Indestructible 50 Yo Pots And Pans
It’s called RevereWare, was made in the US. looks very basic b***h, no high tech coatings, but nothing sticks to it. And it’s Indestructible. Just high grade stainless steel with copper clad bottoms.
Im currently using my grandmas set. Its been used everyday since Christmas 1968.
You can only get it used on ebay because they literally don’t make things like this anymore.
#21
This Ice Tray Has Survived Every Summer Since My Childhood And More To Come. I’m In My 40s For Reference
#25
Don't Sleep On Jansport's Lifetime Warranty
On the left, my 10 year old bag, whose zippers were unfortunately ripped out from daily school use. On the right, new kid that just came in! 55$ CAD one time purchase, I just love the simplicity of the superbreak, and I feel like its style is timeless.
#26
Can’t Beat Old School
10 years ago I bought this set up and it has held up incredibly well. As you can see, it’s an old spice cup, an Edwin Jagger razor, the brush is silvertip badger (I can’t for the life of me remember from where. Fire something I think, geofatboy recommended them at that time) and decent soaps/blades. Always gives me a great shave and no bumps. Hate cream in a can as it always made my face feel “clogged”. All of this is still readily available besides the brush and fairly easy to obtain! Not pictured, but I also highly recommend the Merker slant bar!
#27
1995 Seadoos Aren't Typically Something You Buy For Life. These Two Have Been In My Family Since New And Are Ready For Another Trip To The Lake. Nearly 30 Years Old And They Are Still Running Strong
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