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unrealun t1_jdnyrdx wrote

I still have a Weatherproof jacket that I bought at a now-closed department store in Philadelphia in 2002. I've used it every winter. I've had to repair the pocket in which I keep my keys because I stupidly would forget to retract my car key, but that's all.

It was not expensive at all; I'm pretty sure I paid less than $60 for it.

And there is all manner of antique furniture -- sideboards, bureaus, tables and whatnot -- that we use every day and are more than 100 years old, passed down through our families, but I don't think that's your question.

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ReasonableSwimming98 t1_jdnxder wrote

For me, the most surprising thing I've got in this category is a cheap shirt-- short sleeve, plain black button up, 100% "sueded" polyester. George brand, bought at Wal-mart nearly 20 years ago. I don't know how, but it's still showing no signs of wear despite regular use. I'm sure everything else in my wardrobe has turned over at least three or four times since then.

I would likely not buy the same shirt now, just due to changes in my attitude towards clothing consumption, composition, etc. It's surprising though to find examples like this when the message about BIFL items (specifically BIFL clothing) is that they come with a price premium.

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