/r/BuyItForLife - top ten submissions for each month of 2016

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2016, December
Cuisinart is recalling 8 million food processor...
10134 Cuisinart is recalling 8 million food processor...
Kids played the most with this 25-year-old toy ...
7683 Kids played the most with this 25-year-old toy ...
Today I realised that consumables CAN be BIFL. ...
4798 Today I realised that consumables CAN be BIFL. ...
I need help... You guys are going to bankrupt me.
2715 I need help... You guys are going to bankrupt me.
The only microwave my mother has ever had. I've...
2545 The only microwave my mother has ever had. I've...
Now that Pyrex is intentionally weakening their...
1909 Now that Pyrex is intentionally weakening their...
This old broad has been clearing our driveway s...
1568 This old broad has been clearing our driveway s...
This 1982 Stanley vacuum flask kept my tea pipi...
1542 This 1982 Stanley vacuum flask kept my tea pipi...
I didn't know about BIFL 20 years ago, but this...
1525 I didn't know about BIFL 20 years ago, but this...
This sub has lost its way
1528 This sub has lost its way
2016, November
This ol' boy reached 300k miles this weekend. (...
5777 This ol' boy reached 300k miles this weekend. (...
Let's have some fun: The BuyItForLife starterpack.
3430 Let's have some fun: The BuyItForLife starterpack.
How I imagine people on this sub who buy BIFL s...
2438 How I imagine people on this sub who buy BIFL s...
The sub is ridiculous. You even have a "recomme...
2079 The sub is ridiculous. You even have a "recomme...
Sweden is paying people to fix their belongings...
1961 Sweden is paying people to fix their belongings...
What are some sub $20 BIFL items you should own?
918 What are some sub $20 BIFL items you should own?
Another reason to try socks from Darn Tough
826 Another reason to try socks from Darn Tough
U/doctorjimmy helped me with my darn tough sock...
757 U/doctorjimmy helped me with my darn tough sock...
What are some sub $100 BIFL items you should own?
712 What are some sub $100 BIFL items you should own?
Iron Rangers and Allen Edmonds. BIFL
668 Iron Rangers and Allen Edmonds. BIFL
2016, October
I took this to school every day from 1989 to 19...
3486 I took this to school every day from 1989 to 19...
The 30oz Ozark Trail tumbler is identical to th...
3064 The 30oz Ozark Trail tumbler is identical to th...
1983 Leatherman used almost every day for over ...
2213 1983 Leatherman used almost every day for over ...
My girlfriend and I lived in a tent together fo...
2123 My girlfriend and I lived in a tent together fo...
HP LaserJet 5si My printer is old enough to vot...
2005 HP LaserJet 5si My printer is old enough to vot...
Over 40 years later, this is still as good as new
1944 Over 40 years later, this is still as good as new
The "Classic" 1983 Casio DW5600
1500 The "Classic" 1983 Casio DW5600
This cowboy cooking pot has been in my family f...
1183 This cowboy cooking pot has been in my family f...
Red Wing Iron Rangers, just refurbished after d...
981 Red Wing Iron Rangers, just refurbished after d...
Reddit Need Your Help! Jansport is not honoring...
925 Reddit Need Your Help! Jansport is not honoring...
2016, September
This sub is slowly becoming "Buy Overpriced Lux...
4844 This sub is slowly becoming "Buy Overpriced Lux...
Doing some kitchen remodeling, busted this baby...
1067 Doing some kitchen remodeling, busted this baby...
1948 Singer Sewing Machine. Purrs like a kitten.
984 1948 Singer Sewing Machine. Purrs like a kitten.
My Zune 80 is still getting daily use 8 years l...
959 My Zune 80 is still getting daily use 8 years l...
I've used this pump to fill every bike I've own...
920 I've used this pump to fill every bike I've own...
The Absorber. This synthetic shami is ten years...
901 The Absorber. This synthetic shami is ten years...
20 gauge Remington Model 11 from 1911 passed fr...
888 20 gauge Remington Model 11 from 1911 passed fr...
This sub is becoming more of a deal request rat...
810 This sub is becoming more of a deal request rat...
mods need to start doing what they are supposed...
776 mods need to start doing what they are supposed...
Snow Peak 450 titanium cup. My go to companion ...
765 Snow Peak 450 titanium cup. My go to companion ...
2016, August
This 1988 Stanley tape measure. They still make...
4044 This 1988 Stanley tape measure. They still make...
Got this for 4 bucks this weekend
3314 Got this for 4 bucks this weekend
Our 1995 Toyota Tercel 367,031 miles on it
1553 Our 1995 Toyota Tercel 367,031 miles on it
1998 Audi A4 with over 600,000 miles on it.
1245 1998 Audi A4 with over 600,000 miles on it.
My grandpa's Rayovac Sportsman flashlight, circ...
1072 My grandpa's Rayovac Sportsman flashlight, circ...
A pair of Dr. Martens steel toe, Made in Englan...
893 A pair of Dr. Martens steel toe, Made in Englan...
A comprehensive list of lifetime warranty products
856 A comprehensive list of lifetime warranty products
Found this guy at Burlington Coat Factory. Keep...
852 Found this guy at Burlington Coat Factory. Keep...
This Bunn Omatic coffee maker (beside 2 younger...
827 This Bunn Omatic coffee maker (beside 2 younger...
The Last Razor Repairman In Paris: "in a clutte...
809 The Last Razor Repairman In Paris: "in a clutte...
2016, July
The Fight for the "Right to Repair"
3044 The Fight for the "Right to Repair"
We tested over 60 different nail clippers to fi...
2850 We tested over 60 different nail clippers to fi...
This Keyboard Will Outlive Your Children
2404 This Keyboard Will Outlive Your Children
I use my Snow Peak Titanium Spork everyday now.
1007 I use my Snow Peak Titanium Spork everyday now.
Warning: advising against buying from Rickshaw ...
782 Warning: advising against buying from Rickshaw ...
What brands are currently producing high qualit...
663 What brands are currently producing high qualit...
Stanley Thermos
502 Stanley Thermos
I too can recommend the Buck 110
464 I too can recommend the Buck 110
1976 Amana Radarange - never repaired, still go...
447 1976 Amana Radarange - never repaired, still go...
BIFL gone terribly wrong (podcast on LLBean ret...
383 BIFL gone terribly wrong (podcast on LLBean ret...
2016, June
My uncle's 110 next to mine, About 40 years apart.
5944 My uncle's 110 next to mine, About 40 years apart.
Got as a gift around 1984. Still works, use it ...
5721 Got as a gift around 1984. Still works, use it ...
My dad's toolbox from when he was in college in...
776 My dad's toolbox from when he was in college in...
My friends ask "what's that square thing?" Ahh ...
776 My friends ask "what's that square thing?" Ahh ...
This is a wallet from Ragged Edge. They use Kev...
726 This is a wallet from Ragged Edge. They use Kev...
Saw these just a hanging. Definitely older than...
622 Saw these just a hanging. Definitely older than...
GE Coffee Maker from the 70's
540 GE Coffee Maker from the 70's
The Lightbulb Conspiracy - How things are desig...
441 The Lightbulb Conspiracy - How things are desig...
Did Carhartt change up their fabric quality?
425 Did Carhartt change up their fabric quality?
Sleepnumber bed owners, do you like them and we...
363 Sleepnumber bed owners, do you like them and we...
2016, May
LEATHERMEN ARE BIFL. WE GET IT.
2447 LEATHERMEN ARE BIFL. WE GET IT.
Lots of belts are BIFL, but I bought two of the...
2118 Lots of belts are BIFL, but I bought two of the...
This isn't your typical BIFL post, but I though...
1664 This isn't your typical BIFL post, but I though...
Dad just gave me an early birthday gift: A Leat...
905 Dad just gave me an early birthday gift: A Leat...
My hot water heater is 36 years old! I only not...
849 My hot water heater is 36 years old! I only not...
I've had this multitool going on 10 years now, ...
755 I've had this multitool going on 10 years now, ...
What BIFL items do you regret buying?
650 What BIFL items do you regret buying?
Not so Darn Tough
654 Not so Darn Tough
Just my EDC.
615 Just my EDC.
Sunbeam, Lord of all Hand Mixers , and my frien...
593 Sunbeam, Lord of all Hand Mixers , and my frien...
2016, April
Thrift It For Life (I may have a problem...)
1198 Thrift It For Life (I may have a problem...)
Toastmaster 1B14 from 1951
711 Toastmaster 1B14 from 1951
Can anyone identify these gloves Adam Savage is...
654 Can anyone identify these gloves Adam Savage is...
Newlyweds moving into first home. We only want ...
627 Newlyweds moving into first home. We only want ...
20 years of daily use - hasn't failed once and ...
621 20 years of daily use - hasn't failed once and ...
Granny's 60s GE percolator still in daily use.
464 Granny's 60s GE percolator still in daily use.
La Pavoni Europiccola hand pump espresso machin...
407 La Pavoni Europiccola hand pump espresso machin...
What are your top 3 favorite BIFL items?
386 What are your top 3 favorite BIFL items?
Wristwatch - G-Shock MT-G
348 Wristwatch - G-Shock MT-G
Followup on sending my Patagonia coat for repair
333 Followup on sending my Patagonia coat for repair
2016, March
John Boos butcher block, model AA03. I expect i...
1206 John Boos butcher block, model AA03. I expect i...
Vintage Garland range and oven, built like a ta...
806 Vintage Garland range and oven, built like a ta...
Darn Tough Socks rumor: Dog eats sock.
737 Darn Tough Socks rumor: Dog eats sock.
Bought these boots based on what I read here, R...
545 Bought these boots based on what I read here, R...
My great grandmother bought these scissors Wiss...
513 My great grandmother bought these scissors Wiss...
Westclox Baby Ben from the 40s.
468 Westclox Baby Ben from the 40s.
My BIFL Paper Punch (Approx. 54-63 Years Old)
447 My BIFL Paper Punch (Approx. 54-63 Years Old)
What is the most unintended and unexpected BIFL...
424 What is the most unintended and unexpected BIFL...
Eddie Bauer for the Win
378 Eddie Bauer for the Win
(Request) A desk plant that I won't kill.
285 (Request) A desk plant that I won't kill.
2016, February
My Dad's HP 15C calculator, still in almost dai...
1267 My Dad's HP 15C calculator, still in almost dai...
1950s Westinghouse Industrial Desk Fan
1259 1950s Westinghouse Industrial Desk Fan
101 years old and going strong... there's nothi...
1169 101 years old and going strong... there's nothi...
Grand Prix women's riding boots I've had for 15...
778 Grand Prix women's riding boots I've had for 15...
My Microsoft Zune HD: Still works, and sounds g...
780 My Microsoft Zune HD: Still works, and sounds g...
Patagonia is having a sale that includes low pr...
720 Patagonia is having a sale that includes low pr...
A gift that will last several more lifetimes
698 A gift that will last several more lifetimes
Darn Tough "no show" socks for men and women......
435 Darn Tough "no show" socks for men and women......
The Power of Buying Less by Buying Better
397 The Power of Buying Less by Buying Better
Keep being awesome, Duluth!
275 Keep being awesome, Duluth!
2016, January
Leather Jansport backpack. Bought it Junior yea...
3799 Leather Jansport backpack. Bought it Junior yea...
Mr. Coffee 4-cup; Nothing fancy but used daily ...
1194 Mr. Coffee 4-cup; Nothing fancy but used daily ...
My gorgeous Sennheiser HD-600s. Got them 15 yea...
976 My gorgeous Sennheiser HD-600s. Got them 15 yea...
My beloved Leeks! Over 12 years in my right poc...
957 My beloved Leeks! Over 12 years in my right poc...
My Nikkormat camera, passed down from my grandf...
929 My Nikkormat camera, passed down from my grandf...
My dad built this crib for me 33 years ago usin...
909 My dad built this crib for me 33 years ago usin...
Messed up my Shun knife in a hectic holiday kit...
838 Messed up my Shun knife in a hectic holiday kit...
Korg CA-30 Chromatic Tuner. Lasted 17 years (so...
742 Korg CA-30 Chromatic Tuner. Lasted 17 years (so...
North Face Vault Backpack, turned 10 this month...
677 North Face Vault Backpack, turned 10 this month...
My first pair of good boots, hope they're as go...
671 My first pair of good boots, hope they're as go...