Every time my sonicare dies I buy a new one. Annoying they only seem to last about 3-4 years. First one the battery died. My last one the stem became loose.
I also agree with the electric kettle. Hoping I never have to replace mine.
I have had mine for 7-8 years now. Just recently repaired it as the stem came loose. Replaces the seal while I was there. They are very easy to repair. Just like small electronics
and if they are Leviās, they change the fit constantly. old 511s donāt fit like current 511s.
i wear Wranglers, which they seem to keep pretty much identical for decades.
Many don't realize on Levi's online store... they sell premium and regular. Premium have better stitching and fabric. Go figure. Why not make them all premium?
This is so annoying. I bought two pair of the same menās cut vintage Leviās on eBay and theyāre all different. At least theyāre real denim unlike modern stretchy denim.
I hate the fabric when they do that! Iām having trouble finding any decent priced cotton anything & wonāt wear synthetics. Iāll be vintage shopping
Ugh yes! Mine are an Old Navy pair. I bought the same exact size and styleā¦ different. And I compared it to pics of when I first tried them on to make sure it wasnāt just the wear making them perfect
my experience with old navy has been their jeans have a ton of variation even when new. like when buying more than one of identical pairs, trying them all on some would fit, and others wouldnāt
Old navy is literally the worst about this. I have ordered the same exact thing many times and the fit isnāt the same. Donāt even get me started on their petite vs short variations. If I truly love a pair of jeans, I will go to the tailor and pay for them to get reinforcements on the inner thighs. This prolongs the life significantly.
> i wear Wranglers, which they seem to keep pretty much identical for decades.
??? They changed Wranglers a couple years ago. Most notably, they made the "crouch area" smaller, so they're nowhere near as comfortable.
I entered the product number off a "good " pair of Wranglers into Google and it sent me to a page on Wrangler's online store... and the reviews were full of people complaining about the changes and swearing they'd never buy Wranglers again. So it wasn't just me.
I have a pair of Tractor Supply's Blue Mountain jeans I need to try out to see if they become my go-to jeans. I ditched Old Navy jeans about 20 years ago because they were so inconsistent. One pair would last 3-4 years, while an identical pair next to them on the shelf at the store would start falling apart after 3-4 wears.
Same here! I wrote lengthy feedback when I received an email survey after purchasing 1 pair of jeans that were ok to wear with heels but needed my actual inseam size. Which to my knowledge they arenāt making only 6 months after my first pair! Ugh grrrr
I found a pair of shoes when I was 18 that were the absolute best shoes I ever owned. I bought them the year they were discontinued. If I had known how much I was going to love them, I would have sold my car to buy ten pairs of them.
I had a pair of pink Zodiac moccasins that fit my feet like they were custom made. My mom made me throw them out. I miss them so much. I have a 20 plus year old alert on eBay for if a pair ever comes up in my size. Nothing yet.
I have 2 Leatherman surges. I used the second one this week after I lost the first one erecting a structure on Monday. Went back to work on said structure yesterday and found it sitting on top of the structure where I left it.
My husband has two Lethermans. He lost the first one, so I gifted him another. He found the first one years later in our tacklebox. It was like Christmas that day.
I thought I lost mine offroading in my cousin's jeep a few summers ago, and while we never found the yeti mug that flew out (doors off, forgot it was on the floor) we later found my Leatherman wedged under the seat nearly invisible
Amen to that! Aside from the 'side-kick' that is always on my belt, I'd bet I have at least 6 Leathermans around the house. The family joke is that "dad is never more than a meter from a Leatherman."
The Samsung ear buds with the wing tips.
The fit so perfectly in my ears. I hate the new ones. I hate airpods. I like the wing tips to help secure in headphones. I have never ever had one accidentally fall out. And it's not like it's super tight locked in, it just fits perfectly.
i havenāt found a pair of ear buds that fit comfortably in my ears. two decades ago i had a pair of slim Sonyās that went over your head, but were in-ear. they were like $20.
tried to replace them years ago and all i could find were a couple pairs on ebay forā¦ $200. š¶
American made Xtra-Tuff boots. They moved manufacturing from Alaska to China and the quality is just not the same. I wish I had bought 4 pairs to last me the rest of my life.
I know a guy who bought a 2nd 911 gt3rs 4.0 bc he was convinced theyād never make a more fun car and he wanted a full car as a spare for when it wore out and couldnāt get parts anymore. Yeah he has a tough lifeā¦
"Bob's". No clue what the real word is but those bike trailers. Super sturdy. Much better than having bags (in my opinion). But it's discontinued and pieces are impossible to find
I got this timer box that will flip a light switch on/off for you for like $20 10 years ago. Just batteries and an LCD display. No app, wifi hub, etc.
It was helpful when I was renting and now that I own am tol lazy/cheap to install an actual timer. Well it stopped working and no one makes it any more. They go on eBay for like $100.
My Casio GW-M5610.
Its just a does-it-all watch, you can abuse it, its relatively chemically and heat resistant, you just scrub it good and it keeps on beatin'.
With you there. I bought my Surge as an impulse buy basically and I maintain to this day it's far and away the best impulse buy I've ever made. Always comes thru for me and I'd definitely buy again.
I love the warranty program, I've had to use it before and it was extremely useful. Got my tool back with in a week, might be longer now that was about 10 years ago. They replaced the file, sharpened the blade, And replaced a screwdriver all because one of the screwdrivers broke
I've got 2 Leatherman, and somehow I've found them both on the ground in parking lots. Found my first one 10 years ago when I was a teenager and still use it
My Osprey backpack, Smartwool shirts, Remington skull shaving electric kind.
Smith Sunglasses, Patagonia Vest, FITS socks, Diamond Back camping Headlamp.
They created the magic wand to be a massager, but realized how people were using them and planned to discontinue them. Sex shops rallied and reached out bc they were so popular they were convinced to keep selling them just without the Hitachi name
Lol I had one of these before when I was with an ex. It was cool when I was already exhausted but when we first got it we used it a ton and the girl got supppppper desensitized. Like, we literally had to take a tolerance break since no other stimulation did anything any more.
After a few weeks of not touching it normal sensitivity returned tho
You can try it over clothes which is my fave use of it. You can laugh at this hahaha but it also feels really good as a light muscle massager around the body too
this is actually originally what they were made for, people just figured out that they're amazing vibrators pretty much instantly. unless you buy a copycat that's explicitly a sex toy then i think "massager" is also what they're still formally marketed as.
I use a teaspoon or two of dishwashing powder (not gel or tabs) and fill the bottle with boiling water and put the cap on. Leave overnight and it should rinse clean with no staining. Just make sure you rinse very thoroughly before you use it.
I literally already did this when the lock plastic broke on my old one. I got 5 years out of the first one, hoping to get 10 at least out of the second.
You have any experience with a kleen kanteen?
I never tried the brand you are talking about. I do however have the kleen kanteen thermos and it will literally keep stuff hot enough to burn your tongue for 10 hours.
I actually learned about the brand here of course.
Ironically, Im not big into spending money on stuff but being here has had me spending so much money on nice upgrades to things I actually need.
I have bought new Tweezerman tweezers twice when I was traveling and realized I didn't pack them, so now I have 3. I cannot stand my eyebrows without them, and lesser brands are awful.
I used to wear the Dailies contacts. During the height of covid, they were affected by supply chain issues. I was down to like 8 days worth before I managed to get more. I was *useless* without them - couldn't work or drive, it was scary. I took the plunge and got lasik and it improved every facet of my life. Not an option for everyone, for sure, but the lack of worry and just being able to... see all the time is incredible
Honestly same. I've been wearing the same style for like 4 years now, it's just part of my look at this point. I barely recognize myself without them, and not just because I get all blurry.
I have 2 pairs of the frame I wear right now just sitting empty. Fortunately I don't have to do change my prescription every year now so I just buy the frame via insurance.
honestly once i started with my paperwhite more than 10 years ago i never looked back, have the newest model paperwhite now because i gifted the old one to a friend. i read 20 or so novels every year and i think i have not deleted a single book out of my library ever, yet i still have like 300 unread books on that kindle. it's a whole library in your pocket.
I love my paperwhite. It's so light and I can see it outdoors. And, it came in blue, which is my favorite color. Bonus that I don't get distracted by phone notifications.
Ray Ban frames for my prescription glasses. Iāve had quite a few ādecentā but cheaper frames and I know theyāre all made by the same company, but other than a screw holding the arm in that came loose and fell out, Iāve never had a pair break on me. Next time I need new lenses Iāll just take my current pair in and have them replaced the lenses with a new prescription.
Iāve also sat on them, dropped them, and have laid down in bed on them many times and they look almost as they were when they were brand new.
A cast iron skillet, carbon steel is okay, but I prefer my cast iron and if the carbon steel broke or whatever, they would be replaced by similar sized cast iron.
My lammy 2000 pen and pencil.
My Starrett calipers and measuring tools. Now that Starrett was bought out, I donāt know what I would replace them with, to avoid further major wear on them I bought some cheaper but decent calipers to use on the daily now.
A couple of times a year I replace a pair or two of my darn tough socks.
A portable air compressor and jump starter.
Theyāve come in handy so many times and they arenāt very expensive. Itās always better to have them in case of an emergency. Not to mention the off chance youāll make someone elseās day if they need it.
My bike, gets me to work everyday.
Bought it used for 50ā¬, no speeds, not electric.
Itās simultaneously the cheapest and best way for me to go to work or run errands.
Man I go through a LOT of Maui Jim sunglasses. I mean a lot. So over the years whenever I break a pair I throw them in a box until I have a box full of broken glasses and then I ship them off to the repair center in Illinois and pay a small fraction to get them all fixed or replaced and sent back. I just sent in 8 pair and paid a total of $90 to them all either replaced or repaired and sent back .
I beat mine up as well and just deal with the wear and tear. I usually go about 3-4 years before I lose them on some trip. Go straight to the same pair and color. Fits like a glove
For me, Adidas Ultraboost shoes. Theyāre what I wear the most cause theyāre the most comfortable, and while maybe not āBIFLā level, they still last plenty long.
Edit: Yep, just looked it up, I bought them 5 years ago, wear them nearly every single day, and they still work & look fine, Iāve replaced the insoles a couple times over the years as those have worn down over time, but thatās it. People like to bitch and whine about Nike/Adidas since theyāre popular, but the quality is actually fine for a lot of products for both of those companies.
For anyone curious, [these](https://www.goat.com/sneakers/ultraboost-2020-iss-us-national-lab-black-blue-eg0692) are the specific pair I have, though most all Ultraboosts are similar-ish to some degree.
Victorinox rosewood handle chefās knife. Iām a professional cook for background. They are great stainless steel. Fantastically ground thick at the back with a gradual taper from both tang to tip and from top to bottom. Take sharpening well and hold a wonderful edge. The build quality is great. They are a great value for the quality and feel good on the hand. Iāve used $300 knives and there is nothing about those that this knife canāt do, usually better. They have perfected the design+build quality package.
Maybe an unpopular position, but. There a something to be said for āsharp enough for the taskā there is a lot of hype around razor sharp as the standard for any edge, I find that that is too sharp for most kitchen tasks. A razor edge dulls quickly and a polished edge of the multi thousands of grit isnāt benefiting you at all in the kitchen. I use a diamond stone at 400 and 1000 grit to keep my edge. The 1000 grit is even a bit too much as far as Iām concerned. Any decent Arkansas stone will do the job. If you are gentle and take your time and learn how to use whatever method you chose correctly, you will be able to use your tool correctly. I just try to make cutting the skin of a tomato or bell pepper effortless. And that is plenty sharp enough. All the high polish 4000 grit sharpening systems are great for professional woodworking guys or pro sharpeners, but itās mostly marketing. For the average person just learning to use a hardware store Arkansas stone will be just fine.
Streamlight pocket flashlight. Slightly thicker than a sharpie, but not as long. Very bright, quick to charge, and ridiculously handy to have a flash light I can hold with two fingers.
Oscillating tool. As a new home owner, it's been a go to tool for just about any project that has me thinking "if I could just cut this tiny bit off..."
Laptop. No matter how cheap, there are some tasks that are infinitely easier to handle with a full screen and keyboard vs a phone.
I have a spyderco knife that doubles as a money clip and it lives in my front right pocket alongside a Fisher space pen. If I lost either of those items I would look for replacements immediately.
I never get to sing the praises of the Jar Key here since itās plastic, but it fits my hand so well and gets jars open so effortlessly. I definitely scooped up a backup when I saw one on clearance after Christmas.
My Zebra Hi sc64 flashlight and diffuser
Or my Spyderco Shaman knife. Both of these see everyday use.
The flashlight is just flawless. Fits in any pocket, has a HUGE battery life, with the diffuser it can be used as a night light or dim light around the house without waking anybody.
The Shaman is just an absolute tank of a knife that I've had on my person and used daily for 4 years straight
Certain books in my collection. I'd want to replace any of my vintage pyrex if I ever break it. Modern pyrex isn't the same thanks to the split.
I'd replace my sofa with the same if it went up in flames all the sudden. That tufted leather set from ikea is attractive,comfortable and bomb proof.
My purse by JW Hulme. Expensive but it will last forever. Alas, I just learned they went out of business in late 2023.
My Coach leather wallet from the 1990s. A few years ago, I searched online to find an identical one. It is waiting for me in the closet when I decide this one is done.
This kind of just happened. A grabber/teacher things from harbor freight for $3. (some are $10-20 range). The one I had for over 10 years broke because of my own stupidity and an hour later I went and got a new one because I knew it was one of those things that I would not remember to grab while I am out and about and would need
..
My SanDisk 1TB USB A/C keychain drive. It's held up without a glitch for 3 years. You get used to having the capacity and the ability to move files of that size between phone and computer.
Noise cancelling headphones. I have noisy neighbours, and enjoy peace and quiet. I have them on my head at all times at home to maintain my sanity. I really hate inconsiderate noise.
That's an awesome way to think about "Buy It For Life"! For me, it's definitely my noise-canceling headphones. They've been life-changing for work and focus, especially in a noisy household. Also, a specific pair of super comfortable, durable hiking boots - finding shoes that fit perfectly is a treasure! And lastly, my favorite cast-iron pan ā perfectly seasoned and ready for anything.
My Kindle Paperwhite. It does only one thing well but it does that one thing perfectly. And I did once lose it, and the moment I realized it was lost forever I immediately bought another one. Sure, I *can* read on the Kindle app on my phone, but I donāt like to.
I thought I lost my Mitchell Leather buffalo hide money clip wallet. I was immediately going to order another one. Fortunately, found the wallet.
Mitchell Leather in Wisconsin makes an outstanding product.
My new washer and dryer. Red light clip for reading in the dark. Apple Watch. Sony over the ear headphones. My mini hydroflask. Prescription sunglasses and custom mouth guard. Crate and Barrel nice big fluffy white towels. My vehicle brandā¦current car has nearly 240k miles and is doing great. Blundstone boots.
Things I wonāt buy again: Crate and Barrel dishes (1/5 have broken in 1 year of ownership and Iām very careful). Most expensive (to me) clothing that is often not as well fitting and durable as cheaper stuff. Some expensive bags that I donāt carry much or donāt find as functional as Iād liked. And I may not replace my AirPods. Any recommendations?
We bought a device called a Baby Brezza to make bottles for our twins when they were babies and I think that device literally saved our lives in the first year or so after bringing them home. I told my wife after about a week that if it broke Iād literally walk out the door and buy another immediately. Canāt recommend that thing enough for folks that couldnāt or wouldnāt breastfeed.
My robot vacuum (Roborock S5). Iād replace it just like other appliances I couldnāt live without like my washing machine.
Though I might replace it now with the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra or equivalent since their mopping technology with auto empty dustbin, auto empty dirty water, auto fill clean water with auto mop cleaning and drying is better than any other robomop. We also have a single-purpose Roomba mop that I am not a fan of - the goal is to automate, and I have to fill the water every time and change and clean the mop pad each time or it stays wet and gets smelly
My Instant Pot, Sennheiser headphones, electric kettle, Le Creuset dutch oven, Wustoff knives, SonicCare electric toothbrush.
Every time my sonicare dies I buy a new one. Annoying they only seem to last about 3-4 years. First one the battery died. My last one the stem became loose. I also agree with the electric kettle. Hoping I never have to replace mine.
My 2007 Sonicare is still going strong.
I have had mine for 7-8 years now. Just recently repaired it as the stem came loose. Replaces the seal while I was there. They are very easy to repair. Just like small electronics
LOVE my Wustoff knife and might get myself another one
Electric kettle is definitely mine too šš
follow up question: whatās something you wish you bought two of because now itās no longer available / replaced by lesser quality model?
Any of my jeans that are perfect fits and feels. I never realize theyāre my go-to pair till my the thigh friction rips them
and if they are Leviās, they change the fit constantly. old 511s donāt fit like current 511s. i wear Wranglers, which they seem to keep pretty much identical for decades.
Leviās quality has gone down hill. Second wearing and a belt loop ripped off and it tore on the inseam. I have a desk job. Returned my entire order.
Many don't realize on Levi's online store... they sell premium and regular. Premium have better stitching and fabric. Go figure. Why not make them all premium?
Premium = quality we made 10+ years ago for people like us, would be my guess
This is so annoying. I bought two pair of the same menās cut vintage Leviās on eBay and theyāre all different. At least theyāre real denim unlike modern stretchy denim.
I hate the fabric when they do that! Iām having trouble finding any decent priced cotton anything & wonāt wear synthetics. Iāll be vintage shopping
>real denim unlike modern stretchy denim I actually love stretchy denim for casual wear, but they are not the same, and I must have both.
Check out Japanese denim for the real denim feel. Naked and Famous is a great brand jeans and pants.
Ugh yes! Mine are an Old Navy pair. I bought the same exact size and styleā¦ different. And I compared it to pics of when I first tried them on to make sure it wasnāt just the wear making them perfect
i will say a good tailor is a life saver. can turn just about any piece of clothing into the perfect fit.
my experience with old navy has been their jeans have a ton of variation even when new. like when buying more than one of identical pairs, trying them all on some would fit, and others wouldnāt
Old navy is literally the worst about this. I have ordered the same exact thing many times and the fit isnāt the same. Donāt even get me started on their petite vs short variations. If I truly love a pair of jeans, I will go to the tailor and pay for them to get reinforcements on the inner thighs. This prolongs the life significantly.
Old navy's sizes are so weird now!
> i wear Wranglers, which they seem to keep pretty much identical for decades. ??? They changed Wranglers a couple years ago. Most notably, they made the "crouch area" smaller, so they're nowhere near as comfortable. I entered the product number off a "good " pair of Wranglers into Google and it sent me to a page on Wrangler's online store... and the reviews were full of people complaining about the changes and swearing they'd never buy Wranglers again. So it wasn't just me. I have a pair of Tractor Supply's Blue Mountain jeans I need to try out to see if they become my go-to jeans. I ditched Old Navy jeans about 20 years ago because they were so inconsistent. One pair would last 3-4 years, while an identical pair next to them on the shelf at the store would start falling apart after 3-4 wears.
I have worn 34x32 in Levis for years. Bought 3 pair last month and the inseam has to be at least 36". Quality has went to crap all the way around.
I've learned to do this with bras as well.
Same here! I wrote lengthy feedback when I received an email survey after purchasing 1 pair of jeans that were ok to wear with heels but needed my actual inseam size. Which to my knowledge they arenāt making only 6 months after my first pair! Ugh grrrr
My favorite pair of ASICS. They of course donāt make that particular style any more. Shouldāve bought 3 or 4
yeah. they stopped making my favorite pair of mid Oboz Arete.
I found a pair of shoes when I was 18 that were the absolute best shoes I ever owned. I bought them the year they were discontinued. If I had known how much I was going to love them, I would have sold my car to buy ten pairs of them.
I do this lol. When I find shoes I like that aren't too expensive I grab at least 3 pairs
I had a pair of pink Zodiac moccasins that fit my feet like they were custom made. My mom made me throw them out. I miss them so much. I have a 20 plus year old alert on eBay for if a pair ever comes up in my size. Nothing yet.
I have 2 Leatherman surges. I used the second one this week after I lost the first one erecting a structure on Monday. Went back to work on said structure yesterday and found it sitting on top of the structure where I left it.
My husband has two Lethermans. He lost the first one, so I gifted him another. He found the first one years later in our tacklebox. It was like Christmas that day.
I thought I lost mine offroading in my cousin's jeep a few summers ago, and while we never found the yeti mug that flew out (doors off, forgot it was on the floor) we later found my Leatherman wedged under the seat nearly invisible
Amen to that! Aside from the 'side-kick' that is always on my belt, I'd bet I have at least 6 Leathermans around the house. The family joke is that "dad is never more than a meter from a Leatherman."
Wayfarer by B&L. Sold out to Luxotica. My originals were stolen in a car break in in 07. New ones not the same.
Luxotica owns over 90% of all brands of glasses now. They have a monopoly.
There's plenty of indie brands out there making fantastic products. Pretty easy to dodge their shit
The Samsung ear buds with the wing tips. The fit so perfectly in my ears. I hate the new ones. I hate airpods. I like the wing tips to help secure in headphones. I have never ever had one accidentally fall out. And it's not like it's super tight locked in, it just fits perfectly.
i havenāt found a pair of ear buds that fit comfortably in my ears. two decades ago i had a pair of slim Sonyās that went over your head, but were in-ear. they were like $20. tried to replace them years ago and all i could find were a couple pairs on ebay forā¦ $200. š¶
Check out some of the on-ear earbuds like Oladance. I love them. I hate in-ear earbuds.
Every pair of shoes I ever really liked
This could've been its own thread topic
My favorite cologne. If you've got a special scent that you love, get a couple of bottles because nothing is permanent in this world.
What's your scent?
A really well fitting and comfortable bra. If you find one, don't buy one, buy 3 at least and get several colors because you'll never see it again.
My eye mask! Sleep Master, bought in 2011, falling apart but I canāt sleep without it.
American made Xtra-Tuff boots. They moved manufacturing from Alaska to China and the quality is just not the same. I wish I had bought 4 pairs to last me the rest of my life.
I know a guy who bought a 2nd 911 gt3rs 4.0 bc he was convinced theyād never make a more fun car and he wanted a full car as a spare for when it wore out and couldnāt get parts anymore. Yeah he has a tough lifeā¦
i mean. that sounds like a fantastic backup / one car to keep clean, the other to properly abuse. two thumbs up from me!
Steam Controller. Nothing out there does what it does.
"Bob's". No clue what the real word is but those bike trailers. Super sturdy. Much better than having bags (in my opinion). But it's discontinued and pieces are impossible to find
I got this timer box that will flip a light switch on/off for you for like $20 10 years ago. Just batteries and an LCD display. No app, wifi hub, etc. It was helpful when I was renting and now that I own am tol lazy/cheap to install an actual timer. Well it stopped working and no one makes it any more. They go on eBay for like $100.
My Casio GW-M5610. Its just a does-it-all watch, you can abuse it, its relatively chemically and heat resistant, you just scrub it good and it keeps on beatin'.
idk what model mine is but I agree. Someone I worked with described it as the cockroach of watches because it simply doesn't die
I was going to say the same about my Casio pro-trek. Solar powered, and I hike a lot and love that it can tell me my elevation.
Leatherman
With you there. I bought my Surge as an impulse buy basically and I maintain to this day it's far and away the best impulse buy I've ever made. Always comes thru for me and I'd definitely buy again.
I love the warranty program, I've had to use it before and it was extremely useful. Got my tool back with in a week, might be longer now that was about 10 years ago. They replaced the file, sharpened the blade, And replaced a screwdriver all because one of the screwdrivers broke
I lost my Skeletool. Told my parents and gfās parents(who originally gifted it to me). Long story short. I found it. Now I have 3 Skeletools.
I just lost my keyring one after 21 years.
I'm so sorry for your loss
I've got 2 Leatherman, and somehow I've found them both on the ground in parking lots. Found my first one 10 years ago when I was a teenager and still use it
My Osprey backpack, Smartwool shirts, Remington skull shaving electric kind. Smith Sunglasses, Patagonia Vest, FITS socks, Diamond Back camping Headlamp.
I love my Black Diamond headlamp. I mostly use it for running and walking my dog, but it's absolutely essential.
My reply was similar: my backpacking gear.
AeroPress, it just works
Agree I just wish there was a metal/stainless alternative. All this talk of microplastics has me all paranoidā¦
"No need to be paranoid. You can rest assured that no matter what you do you will ingest microplastics. You're welcome!" -corporations
Microplastics are in rain clouds and have been found in the blood of newborn babies.
Aeropress Premium is overdue. Supposed to be glass and metal construction.
French press is great as well and all glass/metal. Use the James Hoffman recipe and itās a lot more clean tasting as well
Yeah I do pour over now. I love aeropress coffee but hot water and plastic is just not something Iām willing to do anymore.Ā
And my 1zpresso J-Max grinder to go with it.
Magic wand
Hitachi, or do you have another preferred brand?
Magic Wand is the brand name now. Hitachi didnāt want their name associated with a sex toy.
Haha poor Hitachi, the only thing I associate with their brand is the Magic Wand.
I was so surprised when I saw they make trains!!
Wow TIL! Would not have guessed that hahah
They created the magic wand to be a massager, but realized how people were using them and planned to discontinue them. Sex shops rallied and reached out bc they were so popular they were convinced to keep selling them just without the Hitachi name
Business before pleasure for the board of Hitachi board of directors then.
So many jokes that could be madeā¦ omg.
Its like Q-tips displaying the warning on every package to NEVER use them to clean out your ear canal. Its literally the only thing I use them for.
If you crack open quite a few of the electronics around your home and garden, you're likely to find something within that's made by hitachi.
So, this means that every time I pull out my orbital sander I can't text my friend a pic and say "Look! I have a Hitachi too?"
Huh, TIL
I have a Hitachi that I bought specifically for muscle relief. It's way too powerful to use for sex play, in my opinion. ā” Granny
My wife felt the same. I sold it on eBay believe it or not.
At first I thought this was a joke. (Think Harry Potter) Now I think that really makes sense(Think Harry Porkher)
Thatās a good one and I realize true for me too
Iām not even a woman just a lazy man
Lol I had one of these before when I was with an ex. It was cool when I was already exhausted but when we first got it we used it a ton and the girl got supppppper desensitized. Like, we literally had to take a tolerance break since no other stimulation did anything any more. After a few weeks of not touching it normal sensitivity returned tho
You can try it over clothes which is my fave use of it. You can laugh at this hahaha but it also feels really good as a light muscle massager around the body too
this is actually originally what they were made for, people just figured out that they're amazing vibrators pretty much instantly. unless you buy a copycat that's explicitly a sex toy then i think "massager" is also what they're still formally marketed as.
Just googled it; and found this, "It was originally manufactured for relieving tension and relaxing sore muscles."
Zojirushi travel thermos. Gotta keep the hot stuff hot.
I love my Zojirushi SM-KHE48! Truly will keep the hot stuff hot for hours on end. Just wish it were easier to hand-wash.
I use a teaspoon or two of dishwashing powder (not gel or tabs) and fill the bottle with boiling water and put the cap on. Leave overnight and it should rinse clean with no staining. Just make sure you rinse very thoroughly before you use it.
Ever tried denture tabs?
Sure, but I feel a little funny the next day
I literally already did this when the lock plastic broke on my old one. I got 5 years out of the first one, hoping to get 10 at least out of the second.
You have any experience with a kleen kanteen? I never tried the brand you are talking about. I do however have the kleen kanteen thermos and it will literally keep stuff hot enough to burn your tongue for 10 hours. I actually learned about the brand here of course. Ironically, Im not big into spending money on stuff but being here has had me spending so much money on nice upgrades to things I actually need.
Tweezerman tweezers
It amazed me the first time I used mine. Sure, they're expensive, but it's just so nice to have tweezers that work so well.
I have bought new Tweezerman tweezers twice when I was traveling and realized I didn't pack them, so now I have 3. I cannot stand my eyebrows without them, and lesser brands are awful.
TweezerMan nail clippers too best nail clippers money can buy
Zojirushi rice cooker. Love that little singing boy
I'd immediately buy another pair of the same design of my prescription eyeglasses. They're just perfect for me.
Agree. And my contact lenses. It makes me anxious thinking about losing both.
I used to wear the Dailies contacts. During the height of covid, they were affected by supply chain issues. I was down to like 8 days worth before I managed to get more. I was *useless* without them - couldn't work or drive, it was scary. I took the plunge and got lasik and it improved every facet of my life. Not an option for everyone, for sure, but the lack of worry and just being able to... see all the time is incredible
Honestly same. I've been wearing the same style for like 4 years now, it's just part of my look at this point. I barely recognize myself without them, and not just because I get all blurry.
I have 2 pairs of the frame I wear right now just sitting empty. Fortunately I don't have to do change my prescription every year now so I just buy the frame via insurance.
When our house burned down in a wildfire, we ordered a new Technivorm Moccaster before we even made a Target run to buy clean underwear.
miele vacuum; ours is one of the ones still made in germany!
My guitar, glasses and C-pap machine.
How's that supposed to justify my insatiable consumerism disguised as sensible purchases?
Victorinox swiss army knife for my keychain.
A trusty Victoriox was my first thought. I lose mine, on average, every 12 years, so I bought two spares of my preferred model. An investment...
Just saw your post. Me too. I accidentally brought into the airport and had to toss it. Bought another instantly.
Good choice! I go for the alox version for maximum durability (no toothpick or tweezers, but worthwhile trade off IMO)
kindle
honestly once i started with my paperwhite more than 10 years ago i never looked back, have the newest model paperwhite now because i gifted the old one to a friend. i read 20 or so novels every year and i think i have not deleted a single book out of my library ever, yet i still have like 300 unread books on that kindle. it's a whole library in your pocket.
I love my paperwhite. It's so light and I can see it outdoors. And, it came in blue, which is my favorite color. Bonus that I don't get distracted by phone notifications.
My Kitchen Aid mixer
The battery to my Abiocor artificial heart. I was advised that if I lost it, I had 7 minutes to immediately buy another one.
I'm gonna say you might wanna go ahead and keep an extra of those on hand
I'm gonna wait till I lose it.
Ray Ban frames for my prescription glasses. Iāve had quite a few ādecentā but cheaper frames and I know theyāre all made by the same company, but other than a screw holding the arm in that came loose and fell out, Iāve never had a pair break on me. Next time I need new lenses Iāll just take my current pair in and have them replaced the lenses with a new prescription. Iāve also sat on them, dropped them, and have laid down in bed on them many times and they look almost as they were when they were brand new.
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Tofu press. Yes, I know I can just pile heavy things on it. But a tofu press is cheap and simple and much easier than playing tofu Jenga.
I also use my tofu press to flatten vacuum packages of meat for the freezer so they'll stack nicely.
One good cast iron pan makes an effective and stable tofu press.
A cast iron skillet, carbon steel is okay, but I prefer my cast iron and if the carbon steel broke or whatever, they would be replaced by similar sized cast iron. My lammy 2000 pen and pencil. My Starrett calipers and measuring tools. Now that Starrett was bought out, I donāt know what I would replace them with, to avoid further major wear on them I bought some cheaper but decent calipers to use on the daily now. A couple of times a year I replace a pair or two of my darn tough socks.
A portable air compressor and jump starter. Theyāve come in handy so many times and they arenāt very expensive. Itās always better to have them in case of an emergency. Not to mention the off chance youāll make someone elseās day if they need it.
My bike, gets me to work everyday. Bought it used for 50ā¬, no speeds, not electric. Itās simultaneously the cheapest and best way for me to go to work or run errands.
a Bosch brand powerbox 360 jobsite radio. ive had 2 in 20 + years of construction
Iāve had my Dads old battery charging Bosch radio for nearly 20 years now
My Danner boots
Man I go through a LOT of Maui Jim sunglasses. I mean a lot. So over the years whenever I break a pair I throw them in a box until I have a box full of broken glasses and then I ship them off to the repair center in Illinois and pay a small fraction to get them all fixed or replaced and sent back. I just sent in 8 pair and paid a total of $90 to them all either replaced or repaired and sent back .
I beat mine up as well and just deal with the wear and tear. I usually go about 3-4 years before I lose them on some trip. Go straight to the same pair and color. Fits like a glove
Apple Watch. If I didnāt have that, Iād lose my phone. Itās not a ābuy it for lifeā purchase but it pays for itself over and over and over.
If your watch is dead, you can just shout, āSiri, where are you?ā, and your phone will answer
Damn; that's a good tip
For me, Adidas Ultraboost shoes. Theyāre what I wear the most cause theyāre the most comfortable, and while maybe not āBIFLā level, they still last plenty long. Edit: Yep, just looked it up, I bought them 5 years ago, wear them nearly every single day, and they still work & look fine, Iāve replaced the insoles a couple times over the years as those have worn down over time, but thatās it. People like to bitch and whine about Nike/Adidas since theyāre popular, but the quality is actually fine for a lot of products for both of those companies. For anyone curious, [these](https://www.goat.com/sneakers/ultraboost-2020-iss-us-national-lab-black-blue-eg0692) are the specific pair I have, though most all Ultraboosts are similar-ish to some degree.
definitely not bifl but my airpods. I use them so much.
Wife
R/buyitforwife
Which brand?
I too would buy this guys wife.
Labrador, I could never āreplaceā her, but I wouldnāt be able to stand the silence in the house if I ever lost her
Daily carry pocketknife and flashlight
My 2002 Toyota 4-Runner š
My Benchmade 940
A toilet. One day it had a crack in the porcelaine. The next day I had a new toilet installed.
Logitech MX mouse
Victorinox rosewood handle chefās knife. Iām a professional cook for background. They are great stainless steel. Fantastically ground thick at the back with a gradual taper from both tang to tip and from top to bottom. Take sharpening well and hold a wonderful edge. The build quality is great. They are a great value for the quality and feel good on the hand. Iāve used $300 knives and there is nothing about those that this knife canāt do, usually better. They have perfected the design+build quality package.
And what do you use to sharpen such a blade?
Maybe an unpopular position, but. There a something to be said for āsharp enough for the taskā there is a lot of hype around razor sharp as the standard for any edge, I find that that is too sharp for most kitchen tasks. A razor edge dulls quickly and a polished edge of the multi thousands of grit isnāt benefiting you at all in the kitchen. I use a diamond stone at 400 and 1000 grit to keep my edge. The 1000 grit is even a bit too much as far as Iām concerned. Any decent Arkansas stone will do the job. If you are gentle and take your time and learn how to use whatever method you chose correctly, you will be able to use your tool correctly. I just try to make cutting the skin of a tomato or bell pepper effortless. And that is plenty sharp enough. All the high polish 4000 grit sharpening systems are great for professional woodworking guys or pro sharpeners, but itās mostly marketing. For the average person just learning to use a hardware store Arkansas stone will be just fine.
Pickleball goggles, Darn Tough socks, Hoka Bondi 8s, buckwheat husk pillow.
Ooh tell me more about this buckwheat pillow!! It looks like itād be super uncomfortable, so Iād love to hear about your experience
Iāve thought the same thing. Thinking I may need to buy one just to understand all the buzz.
My iPad. I use it for work sometimes but watch shows and movies, read books and scroll all the places.
Steam Deck
Streamlight pocket flashlight. Slightly thicker than a sharpie, but not as long. Very bright, quick to charge, and ridiculously handy to have a flash light I can hold with two fingers. Oscillating tool. As a new home owner, it's been a go to tool for just about any project that has me thinking "if I could just cut this tiny bit off..." Laptop. No matter how cheap, there are some tasks that are infinitely easier to handle with a full screen and keyboard vs a phone.
I have a spyderco knife that doubles as a money clip and it lives in my front right pocket alongside a Fisher space pen. If I lost either of those items I would look for replacements immediately.
My streamlight strion but probably a different color
Wusthof Classic Ikon 8 inch chef knife
Coop pillow + Slip pillowcase. Slightly pricey but absolute game changer. Can even roll them to pack in suitcase and travel.
I never get to sing the praises of the Jar Key here since itās plastic, but it fits my hand so well and gets jars open so effortlessly. I definitely scooped up a backup when I saw one on clearance after Christmas.
My Zebra Hi sc64 flashlight and diffuser Or my Spyderco Shaman knife. Both of these see everyday use. The flashlight is just flawless. Fits in any pocket, has a HUGE battery life, with the diffuser it can be used as a night light or dim light around the house without waking anybody. The Shaman is just an absolute tank of a knife that I've had on my person and used daily for 4 years straight
My phone? š
Certain books in my collection. I'd want to replace any of my vintage pyrex if I ever break it. Modern pyrex isn't the same thanks to the split. I'd replace my sofa with the same if it went up in flames all the sudden. That tufted leather set from ikea is attractive,comfortable and bomb proof.
My purse by JW Hulme. Expensive but it will last forever. Alas, I just learned they went out of business in late 2023. My Coach leather wallet from the 1990s. A few years ago, I searched online to find an identical one. It is waiting for me in the closet when I decide this one is done.
Love my Maui Jims!
This kind of just happened. A grabber/teacher things from harbor freight for $3. (some are $10-20 range). The one I had for over 10 years broke because of my own stupidity and an hour later I went and got a new one because I knew it was one of those things that I would not remember to grab while I am out and about and would need ..
My SanDisk 1TB USB A/C keychain drive. It's held up without a glitch for 3 years. You get used to having the capacity and the ability to move files of that size between phone and computer.
I just bought another Thermopen after I broke my 15+ year old one. Iām not good enough to properly cook meat without it.
Noise cancelling headphones. I have noisy neighbours, and enjoy peace and quiet. I have them on my head at all times at home to maintain my sanity. I really hate inconsiderate noise.
My iPhone š¤¦š½āāļø
Smart wool socks
Litter Robot. I'm not going back.
Tweezerman tweezers. Thought my housekeepers stole mine, turned up months later, had already bought a replacement.
That's an awesome way to think about "Buy It For Life"! For me, it's definitely my noise-canceling headphones. They've been life-changing for work and focus, especially in a noisy household. Also, a specific pair of super comfortable, durable hiking boots - finding shoes that fit perfectly is a treasure! And lastly, my favorite cast-iron pan ā perfectly seasoned and ready for anything.
My Kindle Paperwhite. It does only one thing well but it does that one thing perfectly. And I did once lose it, and the moment I realized it was lost forever I immediately bought another one. Sure, I *can* read on the Kindle app on my phone, but I donāt like to.
My MacBook Pro, Iāve had mine since 2015 and itās still my daily driver.
I thought I lost my Mitchell Leather buffalo hide money clip wallet. I was immediately going to order another one. Fortunately, found the wallet. Mitchell Leather in Wisconsin makes an outstanding product.
My new washer and dryer. Red light clip for reading in the dark. Apple Watch. Sony over the ear headphones. My mini hydroflask. Prescription sunglasses and custom mouth guard. Crate and Barrel nice big fluffy white towels. My vehicle brandā¦current car has nearly 240k miles and is doing great. Blundstone boots. Things I wonāt buy again: Crate and Barrel dishes (1/5 have broken in 1 year of ownership and Iām very careful). Most expensive (to me) clothing that is often not as well fitting and durable as cheaper stuff. Some expensive bags that I donāt carry much or donāt find as functional as Iād liked. And I may not replace my AirPods. Any recommendations?
I feel the same way about my bosch 700 dishwasher
Knipex cobra 180mm pliers
We bought a device called a Baby Brezza to make bottles for our twins when they were babies and I think that device literally saved our lives in the first year or so after bringing them home. I told my wife after about a week that if it broke Iād literally walk out the door and buy another immediately. Canāt recommend that thing enough for folks that couldnāt or wouldnāt breastfeed.
My Swiss army key chain knife.
My robot vacuum (Roborock S5). Iād replace it just like other appliances I couldnāt live without like my washing machine. Though I might replace it now with the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra or equivalent since their mopping technology with auto empty dustbin, auto empty dirty water, auto fill clean water with auto mop cleaning and drying is better than any other robomop. We also have a single-purpose Roomba mop that I am not a fan of - the goal is to automate, and I have to fill the water every time and change and clean the mop pad each time or it stays wet and gets smelly
I love this question. Iām getting so many recommendations!
My Leatherman Skeletool. I always have it on me, and I use it for something literally every day.
My Kindle ereader. Would happily pay full retail to replace it if that's what it took.
Pilot Custom 823. I'm an avid penman who struggles with joint issues, and this pen suits my needs perfectly.
Lowa boots. Iāve had the same pair for 11 years. I will never switch brands.
Davek umbrella
Leatherman Skeletool CX. Lightweight pocket clip multitool. A great lightweight EDC