Things That Were Made To Last (40 PICS)

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"My IGLOO large cooler. Been in the family for around 35 years and the thing is a beast. Strong durable plastic and keeps things freezing cold with even a single bag of ice."

"One more clock radio! My grandmother gave me this when I went to college in 1976. Still chugging away on my side of the bed - to my wife's chagrin."

"My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the USSR era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality."

"GE A10 T17 toaster, close to 50 years old and still used daily. It was my grandmothers until she passed away and I ended up with it. Don't make them like this any more."

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"1950s Grip Loc tackle box that outlived both my great grandpa and his son. Dad uses it for bicycle repair tools"

"1978 Spartus, complete with his n hers alarm and a big ole snoozer button! And look at that curved faceplate!"

"From my parent's engagement in 1986! I use it everyday!"

"1970s Realistic STA-45B still rocking and sounds wonderful! All the lights and controls work perfectly, has only been serviced once!"

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"Bankers Lamp - Purchased in the 70s, recently given a clean and LED globe"

"This range/stove in a house my parents bought still works perfectly."

"On the Clock Bandwagon - I present my ‘79 Sharp "

"Mid 70's Citizen watch my dad gave me about a decade ago. Runs just as good as new with just a new batteries."

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"1951 Kym Conical Burr Coffee Grinder"

"I present my EL-531A Scientific Calculator"

"Bought Nov. 22, 1991. Still whips mashed like a mofo!"

"This toastmaster electric carving knife has kicked ass for over 30 years."

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"Hand drill that belonged to my Great Grandfather"

"My 1910s Dietz Bestov Hand Lamp. It may not be an everyday use item, but it's always good to have a backup light source around. This particular one has stood the test of time, and is still in near mint condition."

"Speaking of clocks - running since the late 1800s"
"First pocket knife my Dad ever got me 19-20 years ago, still looks good today!"
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Midge 1 year ago
#4 sure, a decent chair for home use. we have them at an actual office and they are sh#t after 5 yrs. the net wears and no lumbar support.
       
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Val 1 year ago
Midge,

Adjustable lumbar support is an optional extra. I have been sitting in mine every day for 10 years and still love it. If I had two @$$es I would buy one for the the other one too.
       
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Allan 1 year ago
How is #32 "runs as good as new"? The LCD shows 10:05 but the dial clearly shows 10:04.
       
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Rollo 1 year ago
Allan,
Sure. Go ahead and be a total buzzkill. Feel better now?
       
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Marcie 1 year ago
#23 State mark of quality CCCP. We called it the headless Russian worker or can't do better (лучше не могу).
       
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Waldo 1 year ago
#6 is radio controlled, so no wonder it knows daylight savings.

the radio-reception-meter is on the top right.
       
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Juder 1 year ago
#14
I didn't know an apple peeler could bake a pie.
       
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Deedee 1 year ago
#23 It´s a magnifying glass. It has no moving parts! It will last for ever if not dropped on the floor.
       
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