/r/BuyItForLife - top ten submissions for each month of 2018

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2018, December
I'd just like to encourage everyone never to bu...
44113 I'd just like to encourage everyone never to bu...
27 years old, 299k miles, reliability I'd bet a...
5173 27 years old, 299k miles, reliability I'd bet a...
After 35 years, my dad's lunch box lasted as lo...
3887 After 35 years, my dad's lunch box lasted as lo...
Petition to ban Stanley Thermos posts.
3863 Petition to ban Stanley Thermos posts.
My TI-82 has survived probably 20 phones. Had i...
3453 My TI-82 has survived probably 20 phones. Had i...
Good haul this year - Darn Tough Socks
2901 Good haul this year - Darn Tough Socks
Mom's Sunbeam Mix Master given to her as an eng...
2613 Mom's Sunbeam Mix Master given to her as an eng...
Was given this Kitchen Aid for Xmas - originall...
2520 Was given this Kitchen Aid for Xmas - originall...
My 22 year-old Woolrich wool coat ...
2399 My 22 year-old Woolrich wool coat ...
“That won’t work” she told me. “It’s ...
2248 “That won’t work” she told me. “It’s ...
2018, November
The leash on my Nalgene lid broke and I asked f...
13219 The leash on my Nalgene lid broke and I asked f...
2007 Honda Odyssey finally hit the big 300K!
3747 2007 Honda Odyssey finally hit the big 300K!
My Great Aunt gave me this the other day. It fi...
2908 My Great Aunt gave me this the other day. It fi...
I have been carrying this ammo bag around for o...
2666 I have been carrying this ammo bag around for o...
My wife finally replaced her Doc Martens from G...
2405 My wife finally replaced her Doc Martens from G...
The Coleman cooler, a BIFL cooler that is still...
2355 The Coleman cooler, a BIFL cooler that is still...
BIFL - does this count? '96 Toyota Corolla just...
2199 BIFL - does this count? '96 Toyota Corolla just...
My 1957 Leica M3 - still working perfectly afte...
2103 My 1957 Leica M3 - still working perfectly afte...
In December, BIFL convinced me to buy a pair of...
1963 In December, BIFL convinced me to buy a pair of...
This 1976 gasoline powered 2-speed manual trans...
1887 This 1976 gasoline powered 2-speed manual trans...
2018, October
FFS STOP POSTING YOUR OLD SHIT!
10567 FFS STOP POSTING YOUR OLD SHIT!
My Swiss Army Knife from 1941, still works perf...
2721 My Swiss Army Knife from 1941, still works perf...
Coach 9061, just given a good bath and conditio...
2661 Coach 9061, just given a good bath and conditio...
Here is my still working 1939 German hairdryer
2654 Here is my still working 1939 German hairdryer
The one on the right was made in 1916 and the o...
2599 The one on the right was made in 1916 and the o...
Buck 500 I bought in 1982, still works great an...
2576 Buck 500 I bought in 1982, still works great an...
This 35-year-old IBM Model F keyboard still typ...
2468 This 35-year-old IBM Model F keyboard still typ...
My late grandmother’s 1950s Dormeyer Silver S...
2447 My late grandmother’s 1950s Dormeyer Silver S...
My 83' chevy just became new again- rolled over...
2325 My 83' chevy just became new again- rolled over...
The Casio F91W. Design unchanged since release ...
2237 The Casio F91W. Design unchanged since release ...
2018, September
Jojirushi Rice Cookers....this example has been...
4888 Jojirushi Rice Cookers....this example has been...
I saw you guys appreciated the 1960s stove so I...
4424 I saw you guys appreciated the 1960s stove so I...
Sorry you’re dead grandma! Your 70s Temperwar...
3774 Sorry you’re dead grandma! Your 70s Temperwar...
My late 1970s slice of Heaven (Bedroom Hi-fi)
3760 My late 1970s slice of Heaven (Bedroom Hi-fi)
Still works perfect 20 years later. I used to b...
3556 Still works perfect 20 years later. I used to b...
Still hungry for dust 40+ years later. I mean, ...
3327 Still hungry for dust 40+ years later. I mean, ...
My 50 year old work truck. 3.5 million miles an...
3322 My 50 year old work truck. 3.5 million miles an...
My dad bought this receiver in 1975. It survive...
3248 My dad bought this receiver in 1975. It survive...
My grandparents bought this 1954 International ...
3036 My grandparents bought this 1954 International ...
Vintage Sunbeam automatic toaster.
2582 Vintage Sunbeam automatic toaster.
2018, August
The state of our devolving subreddit
18133 The state of our devolving subreddit
Oxford bookbag from 1880 or so. My grandpa got ...
10322 Oxford bookbag from 1880 or so. My grandpa got ...
This GE alarm clock has never failed in probabl...
9667 This GE alarm clock has never failed in probabl...
Sure, you may lose a finger, but my Emerson tab...
7988 Sure, you may lose a finger, but my Emerson tab...
Scored 11 Globals for $200
5744 Scored 11 Globals for $200
My Super Nintendo I owned since I was a kid, 25...
5047 My Super Nintendo I owned since I was a kid, 25...
My old car toy [Sachs] survived 7 kids and stil...
5025 My old car toy [Sachs] survived 7 kids and stil...
Forged tools I inherited. Already lasted two li...
4242 Forged tools I inherited. Already lasted two li...
World's Greatest Pencil Sharpener, circa 1920
4064 World's Greatest Pencil Sharpener, circa 1920
Jansport , waxed cavas, full grain leather. The...
3544 Jansport , waxed cavas, full grain leather. The...
2018, July
Original Game Boy still works like a charm
17983 Original Game Boy still works like a charm
Found this KitchenAid mixer from the 1970's for...
16848 Found this KitchenAid mixer from the 1970's for...
1970 Buck Prince - Gift from my father. One of ...
14704 1970 Buck Prince - Gift from my father. One of ...
I bought this vacuum bottle in 1988. I thought ...
13955 I bought this vacuum bottle in 1988. I thought ...
Zojirushi rice maker. Just had our 25th anniver...
9403 Zojirushi rice maker. Just had our 25th anniver...
My Grandfather's Grandfather's Pocket Watch, Wh...
6127 My Grandfather's Grandfather's Pocket Watch, Wh...
1950's Fridgidaire stove by General Motors. In ...
5883 1950's Fridgidaire stove by General Motors. In ...
This SILVA compass I bought when I was 14, now ...
5606 This SILVA compass I bought when I was 14, now ...
I have owned this Pentel P209 mechanical pencil...
5279 I have owned this Pentel P209 mechanical pencil...
Thought you guys would be mildly interested in ...
4872 Thought you guys would be mildly interested in ...
2018, June
My uncle's tractor. He used it right to the end...
6799 My uncle's tractor. He used it right to the end...
My Coleman Lil’ Oscar Cooler. It was purchase...
5595 My Coleman Lil’ Oscar Cooler. It was purchase...
Buy it for several lives, my great grandfather'...
5256 Buy it for several lives, my great grandfather'...
My 40 y/o hiking axe
4688 My 40 y/o hiking axe
Literally saw this sub. Got inspired. Went to a...
4683 Literally saw this sub. Got inspired. Went to a...
1962 Gillette Slim. 56 years of shaving for $15...
4654 1962 Gillette Slim. 56 years of shaving for $15...
Found this 37 year old beauty for $10!
4202 Found this 37 year old beauty for $10!
I work at a Red Wing Shoe Store, and a customer...
4170 I work at a Red Wing Shoe Store, and a customer...
I’ve only had this for the past 10 years but ...
3938 I’ve only had this for the past 10 years but ...
My groomsmen gifts have arrived
3223 My groomsmen gifts have arrived
2018, May
My girlfriend's 1950s Frigidaire stove (which i...
16914 My girlfriend's 1950s Frigidaire stove (which i...
Stanley Thermos used every day from 1970 to 2018
14862 Stanley Thermos used every day from 1970 to 2018
My 1984 Mercedes Benz 300D, 381,000 miles and s...
11092 My 1984 Mercedes Benz 300D, 381,000 miles and s...
Found this Griswald 10 pan in someone's garbage...
9181 Found this Griswald 10 pan in someone's garbage...
Pulled this out of the trash 8 years ago. Neede...
5143 Pulled this out of the trash 8 years ago. Neede...
A camera my grandpa bought for a 100 dollars in...
4855 A camera my grandpa bought for a 100 dollars in...
Its been dropped in a pool, thrown, stepped on,...
4019 Its been dropped in a pool, thrown, stepped on,...
IASIP actor posted this on his Instagram
3483 IASIP actor posted this on his Instagram
My little collection of BIFL everyday items
3266 My little collection of BIFL everyday items
ALL STEEL 1975 cub cadet. NO PLASTIC!! It has a...
3111 ALL STEEL 1975 cub cadet. NO PLASTIC!! It has a...
2018, April
About 80 years old. Hand me down cast iron skil...
14085 About 80 years old. Hand me down cast iron skil...
My Super Nintendo still going strong 27 years l...
6840 My Super Nintendo still going strong 27 years l...
The Zippo lighter. A true Buy It For Life item ...
6239 The Zippo lighter. A true Buy It For Life item ...
My 1969 Raleigh Sports bicycle, still widely av...
5580 My 1969 Raleigh Sports bicycle, still widely av...
Doc Marten customer service let me order the BI...
4960 Doc Marten customer service let me order the BI...
Our Magic Chef stove that we have been using da...
3919 Our Magic Chef stove that we have been using da...
I am the third generation to own this crock pot.
3719 I am the third generation to own this crock pot.
80s or 90s LL.Bean passed down from my uncle
3562 80s or 90s LL.Bean passed down from my uncle
[UPDATE] Timberland accidentally sent me 10 pai...
3262 [UPDATE] Timberland accidentally sent me 10 pai...
Is there an anti-bifl subreddit for warning peo...
2820 Is there an anti-bifl subreddit for warning peo...
2018, March
r/BIFL inspired me to buy a pair of Timberland ...
15121 r/BIFL inspired me to buy a pair of Timberland ...
Great Grandfather didn't leave me much, but I'v...
7354 Great Grandfather didn't leave me much, but I'v...
My 39 year old Stanley still keeps coffee pipin...
4913 My 39 year old Stanley still keeps coffee pipin...
Timberland waterproof boots purchased 15 years ...
3935 Timberland waterproof boots purchased 15 years ...
Dr Martens Discontinue For Life Range
3084 Dr Martens Discontinue For Life Range
Matchbox Cars and Trucks 1980s enjoyed by me an...
2965 Matchbox Cars and Trucks 1980s enjoyed by me an...
Stuff I have bought after reading this sub
2758 Stuff I have bought after reading this sub
Mason Pearson hair brushes that were given to m...
2479 Mason Pearson hair brushes that were given to m...
This is how I save money, right?
2225 This is how I save money, right?
HP12C Financial Calculator given to me October ...
2193 HP12C Financial Calculator given to me October ...
2018, February
1939 Snap-On ratchet I found in the desert abou...
13038 1939 Snap-On ratchet I found in the desert abou...
Our Singer sewing machine, 100 years old and wo...
12949 Our Singer sewing machine, 100 years old and wo...
My Sheaffer Reminder ballpoint pen. This has be...
11838 My Sheaffer Reminder ballpoint pen. This has be...
My replacement ‘For Life’ Dr Martens next t...
10073 My replacement ‘For Life’ Dr Martens next t...
My mom and dad got matching North Face down jac...
9447 My mom and dad got matching North Face down jac...
You think your 84plus is old? My TI83 (NO PLUS)...
7443 You think your 84plus is old? My TI83 (NO PLUS)...
My grandmother's General Electric mixer, she is...
3624 My grandmother's General Electric mixer, she is...
My 1952 Brown and Sharpe Micrometer Still Like New
3603 My 1952 Brown and Sharpe Micrometer Still Like New
My dad gifted this watch to my mom on their wed...
3566 My dad gifted this watch to my mom on their wed...
France pushes for product ‘lifetime’ labelling
3566 France pushes for product ‘lifetime’ labelling
2018, January
Willie Nelson’s “trigger”, his guitar of ...
14496 Willie Nelson’s “trigger”, his guitar of ...
Wooden train my MIL pulled out for my daughter ...
8790 Wooden train my MIL pulled out for my daughter ...
After nearly 20 years and 481K miles, my dad fi...
7940 After nearly 20 years and 481K miles, my dad fi...
An article on Barbour jackets - "The queen, whe...
3969 An article on Barbour jackets - "The queen, whe...
Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine! Just r...
3655 Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine! Just r...
I just inherited my grandmother's recipe library
3645 I just inherited my grandmother's recipe library
Dunkin Donuts coffee cup from the 60's, heavies...
3545 Dunkin Donuts coffee cup from the 60's, heavies...
Interplanetary BIFL
3189 Interplanetary BIFL
1977-ish Sears Multi-Band Solid State Radio. I ...
2994 1977-ish Sears Multi-Band Solid State Radio. I ...
This sears brand electric knife. Bought new in ...
2662 This sears brand electric knife. Bought new in ...