18 Things That’ll Make You Say, “They Just Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To”

The Buy it for Life subreddit is a great place for finding high-quality products that can basically last you a lifetime. Here are some things that have literally lasted a lifetime (and more):

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Grandmother still has her WWII Frigidaire Refridgerator, still works without a hitch!

youOWEme

2.
Our Singer sewing machine, 100 years old and works perfectly.

SGT-smash

3.
Waffle Iron from the 1920′s still working flawlessly.

Roninizer

4.
My 97 year old waterman 52.

Jiggles42

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My “new” 60 year old Swiss army salt and pepper backpack.

JimNixon

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Just got back from a trip to Lake Michigan with my grandma’s 50+ year old suitcase.

LizzyJayne

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Here is my 1958 Rolleiflex camera that was passed down to me. It still works perfectly and takes beautiful images.

RolleiPollei

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This 117+ year old coffee grinder from Peugeot (yes the car maker)

gnaark

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1940′s KitchenAid Mixer (3B) I bought for $5 at a resale shop. I’ve used it 3-4 times a week for 7 yrs. I’ve also dropped the bowl twice from counter height and it has never even chipped.

imixrumandgin

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Use it every day, works better than any stove I have ever owned. Only 90 years old – I guess the company was well-named: Reliable.

sonic_tower

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The only microwave my mother has ever had. I’ve had a dozen. The Panasonic Genius (1984).

gilwendeg

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1940′s Percolator Coffee Pot still used for camping & home

DenWaz

13.
I regularly visit my grandmother-in-law to help with cleaning. Each time I do, I have the pleasure of using this beast. According to grandma, this thing has been kicking for around 50 years and it’s one of the best vacuum cleaners I’ve ever used.

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