"JVC VN-300 amplifier from the 70s that will continue to run in our home for a few decades."
"Scotch brand desk dispenser (for tape, obviously). Cast iron, made in Canada."
"P-38 can opener developed in 1942."
"GE two alarm clock – this guy has been waking me up since I purchased it new in 1991. It has never failed me with a 9 volt battery backup."
"18 year old Leatherman Wave. Got it when I was 12 and still use it regularly."
"This Sunbeam mixmaster has been in my family for 50 years and still going strong."
"Y’all should appreciate this. My 1976 IH Cub 1650. Driveshaft driven American made iron. A couple years ago I did a lil work on it; buncha new parts, LED lights, MSD ignition coil, some cosmetics. Original engine still though and she runs great. 45 years old and still doing work year round."
"Came across a well maintained Stanley Aladdin Thermos/Cooler Combo. The mugs were a nice bonus."
"Just snagged these vintage luggage pieces for $8. 1960s maybe?"
"My parent’s Blender. From late 70s- early 80s."
"My dad is retiring today. He’s used this HP Finance Calculator almost daily since the late 80’s."
"My mom bought a set Visionware Cookware in the mid 80s from a traveling salesman who visited her work. 30+ years later I’m using them and they still are still in fantastic condition."
"Wanted to share my dad’s elementary Swingline 99 from 60s."
"I refreshed this sturdy little stool from 1975."
"My grandparents have had this same Kirby vacuum for at least 30 years, most likely longer than that. Still works great."
"A British made, $300 toaster that I only paid 60 bucks for it at Goodwill. These things last generations."
"16.99. cant believe it."
"My BIFL Vitamix (Model 10) – 15 years owned, recently refurbished."
"Maytag still churning out laundry 45 years later and counting."
"Someone didn’t realize what they had and threw this Herman Miller Aeron to the curb this morning which I snatched up. Apart from a small tear in the upholstery it’s still in great shape after 21 years."
"Dad’s 1920s or 30s GE fridge. Been in the family for decades and still works fine."
"My grandmother’s Norwegian steel, Hickory Farms (of Ohio) cheese plane which she’s had since she worked there in 1977."
"Buy it for a couple lives. My grandfather’s Dobbs felt hat."
"My family bought some of these Revereware pots in the 60’s, the rest came from thrift shops. I cook with them almost every day."
"Getting the Red Wings prepped for their fifth winter."
"$5 Goodwill score. Think it was made in the 60s based on similar pictures online."
"My lighter is as old as I am (32 years) and still works perfectly!"
"My Rolex Oyster Perpetual made in 1970. Over 50 years old and still running flawlessly."
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they just don't make things like they used to. because of stupid planned obsolescence.
ThEy JuSt DoN’t MaKe ThInGs As ThEy UsEd To Be
They did, make is less sturdy otherwise people will not by new ones and spend more money.....