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ZionBane t1_j3ulxyl wrote

Reply to comment by breakdancingcat in When did this sub go from advice and talks of quality to survivors bias posts? Is there a sub that better matches how this was years ago? by xSympl

Redwing are perfectly serviceable footwear, so are Caterpillar, Wolverine, and Brahma.

My feelings are thus when it comes to BIFL, If you are going to claim something is BIFL, you should be able to back that up, ideally with the thing you think has longevity, actually having Longevity under your care.

Seems reasonable No?

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breakdancingcat t1_j3uf907 wrote

Reply to comment by ZionBane in When did this sub go from advice and talks of quality to survivors bias posts? Is there a sub that better matches how this was years ago? by xSympl

My redwings boots are still going strong 4 years later. But the brand offers a bunch of styles with varying levels of sustainability or quality. Certain styles might be bifl right? Like foam or squishy rubber soles aren't going to last even if the brand is well liked. Trying to understand if you mean redwings suck as a whole because some styles are garbage?

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BabyTemporary8996 t1_j3u73xj wrote

Reply to What’s a solid bed frame? by Dinosaurtattoo11315

We've had our Thuma for about two years now and that thing is solid as a rock. For context: my husband really loves to jump on furniture (much to my dismay). He has leapt across a bedroom and landed on a previous bed so hard that he put a hole in the floor. If our Thuma can outlast the enthusiastic jumps of the man-sized child I'm married to, I'm convinced it'll last for life.

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ZionBane t1_j3tow1h wrote

Reply to comment by xSympl in When did this sub go from advice and talks of quality to survivors bias posts? Is there a sub that better matches how this was years ago? by xSympl

First Point: I have a spatula that I bought at Walmart, just a generic pressed metal blade, with a plastic handle, so damn cheap it does not even have a brand or logo on it, paid something like 5 dollars for it, bought it at a summer kick off sale, had to glue the handle back on a few times over the years, but at 5 years old, of daily use, still holds up great, gonna use it again in about half an hour to make dinner.

Second Point: As for the boots, lets get something clear, not only can I wear the same boots all week straight, I do. Now I am not about to get into a pissing contest on boots with you, you wear your boots your way, I'll wear mine, my way. Regardless of that factor, I expect if I buy a higher quality boot, they should last longer then a lower quality pair under the same situation and usage, if they do not, what's the point of saying they are better, when, they aren't for what I need.

Anyway, might add my spatula to this site, just to brag on it, might piss you off, but I think it can still be bought at Walmart, during the summer when they are putting out all the cheap grilling stuff.

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ErikRogers t1_j3tohkn wrote

Reply to comment by kinnavenomer in BIFL suggestions for cookware? I already have a cast iron skillet. by TrialByFireAnts

Better value for sure.

Good deal on that set! Congrats! 3 saucepans, small stock pot, skillet with lid, saute pan with lid? Just taking a guess.

In laws got us an impact bonded (aka disc-clad) set by Heritage (made by Starfrit) from Canadian Tire for Christmas. The plan is to replace the little skillet (8 inch?) with Tramontina's 12 inch 3 ply and eventually add a quality 3 ply saucier. Disc clad is fine for saucepans.

I sure could have used the 12 inch today! My "chef's plate" meal was pan seared chicken with a pan sauce. I used my 12 inch lodge skillet, but I think stainless would have been better in this case.

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feugh_ t1_j3tin7p wrote

Reply to When did this sub go from advice and talks of quality to survivors bias posts? Is there a sub that better matches how this was years ago? by xSympl

I think a great way to improve this sub would be for people to: a) get a grip when it comes to lifespan vs useage, ie understanding that if it only gets used once every two years and it still works great it might not actually be bifl, it might just be stored correctly b) realise that care and storage are 50% of why things last, ie, stop tumble drying your clothes, and c) letting go of the boring knee jerk anti-China sentiment. there are loads of skilled workers in Asia & there are sweatshops producing clothes in the USA! you might be more likely to get a better quality product if it’s made in the US, but that’s just because statistically more things are made in China! It doesn’t mean that China = automatically bad.

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papermageling t1_j3tfwdt wrote

Reply to comment by Knowthanks in BIFL suggestions for cookware? I already have a cast iron skillet. by TrialByFireAnts

I really don't enjoy the KitchenAid for doughs. I've had trouble with the motor overheating sometimes and with the dough climbing the hook and getting warm. I'm sure some of this is user error, but I just felt like I'd rather be kneading than troubleshooting a device.

It's absolutely incredible at buttercream and meringues, but that's true of their bottom of the line ones too.

I've used a nice pro 6 qt model and a 4.5 qt super basic one enough to compare. I didn't even try bread dough in the smaller one though.

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