Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife

plasmaticD t1_j61zj9j wrote

I bought this one recently when the one I had quit working properly. Typically, they have to be replaced every few years for one reason or another.

BIFL? no idea, probably not. But it works well, has a tracking app for your phone that is great, and according to reviews it is one of few that is actually consistently accurate. I like it.

eufy by Anker, Smart Scale P1 with Bluetooth, around $35 USD.

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SimpleVegetable5715 t1_j61yajx wrote

If you just need it to tell you how much you weigh, I'd go with a dial scale. I set it when I go to the doctor's office because I know their scales are accurate. Mine was about 8 lbs off when I bought it. There's nothing to really break in it that I know of, and they're cheaper.

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mekenikal t1_j61xxjw wrote

Buckwheat hulls pillow user for over 20 years. Very adjustable so you can make it fit right where you need in that sweet spot on your neck. All other pillows make me feel like I’m fighting to keep my head down.

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sk9592 t1_j61vp7l wrote

Wired headphones can be BIFL if you're willing to disassemble them to clean them every few years. Replace the ear cups, maybe the cable.

Wireless headphones absolutely are not. The rechargeable battery deteriorates. And even if you do replace it, the circuit boards in them are cheap and fail after a few years.

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XFactor-41 t1_j61n2bu wrote

If you can find it secondhand, the original Victorinox Tourbach (not the Tourbach 2.0).

I own several pieces and they’re incredibly durable. The only issue I’ve had is the original handles were designed with a (fake) carbon fiber insert overlaid with plastic. After about 10 years, the plastic part cracked. However, Victorinox sent me a replacement handle (which didn’t have the inlay) for free. Only issue I’ve had in 15 years.

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NotoriousSouthpaw t1_j61klj3 wrote

Those faux wood fluorescent display Panasonic clock radios used to be common as dirt and good chance you'll find one at your local thrift store. Most of them were Japanese made.

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javaavril t1_j61k7tm wrote

Heatpump and condenser dryers damage textiles the least, you can even dry wool in them as they don't overheat or shrink fibers. They also lower home heating and cooling bills.

Best long-term will be a Miele T1.

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SignificanceThink102 t1_j61i9ai wrote

I have almost this exact dakine backpack in olive and red...it is absolutely amazing. Use it for holding a fishing rod holder, as I can't really skate anymore. I wish they were still made the same. I haven't checked if it says "ykk" on the zipper but I feel like even that brand of zipper have declined in quality since OutKast rapped about it. I have looked at $100 backpacks that don't come close but I guess my backpack was almost $100 in the 90s.

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CamelHairy t1_j61cvyd wrote

Speed Queen, longest warranty, all metal internals, just go to,a laundrymat, everyone will have Speed Queens or Maytag/Whirlpool commercials. I actually talked to the factory, .quote 'only difference between our homeowners and commercial units are the coin box"

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inert_hominid t1_j61bw2j wrote

Solid (NOT the shredded) latex pillow of any brand. My partner had one from the time she was a child to 30 years later. She convinced me to try them out and now I'm never going back. If you're someone who needs a lot of support (like me), having a firm pillow to put under the latex one is a good idea, but it should be perfect for a side or stomach sleeper.

They generally run ~50$(us) for standard-size and can get over 100 for a king-size, but it's definitely worth it in my opinion.

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RedStag86 OP t1_j61b2kf wrote

My criteria included various size containers with the same lid, everything in your search are the same size containers, which obviously would have the same size lid.

If you want to search more, you may need to try a specific request in a forum of some kind since you’re having trouble on Google. Maybe someone has come across what you’re looking for and would be happy to share the information with you.

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CamelHairy t1_j614l65 wrote

Im not an optician, but my wife is. Here is her reply.

"Anyone who stares at a lighted screen is receiving unwanted blue light that can potentially harm the retina. Most eyecare professionals recommend buying blue light protective lenses. Usually this involves a blue light filter incorporated into an antiglare (non-reflective) coating. That provides sonewhere around 30% blue light protecton. Another method is Essilor's Transitions Extra-active photochronatic lens. This is a light changing lens that gets extra dark outside... BUT...it is supposed to block at least 80% of blue light, so it us valuable inside as well. Prices on these (and all other optical products) can vary greatly. Don't be afraid to shop around! The discount optical chains are just as good lenswise as the expensive stores, they just don't have the most expensive frames!"

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NoAdministration8006 t1_j613qr4 wrote

Honestly, Rubbermaid makes this, and they don't break. We have leftover containers that are the same footprint and nest, and the difference is the height. Lids are the same size.

And then we have some larger food storage container that are designed the same size with the same lid. Only the height is the difference.

If Rubbermaid isn't your jam, try searching for modular containers. Many will have the same lids used on all sizes.

https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Modular-Storage-Container-1856059/dp/B00BEUDXRW?th=1

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