Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife
peter303_ t1_j8gqmz8 wrote
Reply to Smartphone recommendations ? by RationalIdiot
Lithium batteries are good for a thousand charges. Thats when a mobile device starts to fade. I think in some models one can replace the battery. Even Apple has issued a repair manual, but its not easy.
Theamachos t1_j8gpbv7 wrote
Reply to comment by nemo1080 in About as BIFL as a couch gets…Basset BenchMade all leather fresh from the Virginia factory. She’s a timeless beauty by SuitableObligation85
One of my very first job interviews I sat down with the interviewer on a couch just like this…
SuitableObligation85 OP t1_j8gmh48 wrote
Reply to comment by AndMarmaladeSkies in About as BIFL as a couch gets…Basset BenchMade all leather fresh from the Virginia factory. She’s a timeless beauty by SuitableObligation85
Not quite. It’s slightly corrected wax protected aniline leather. I absolutely love the pull up effect waxed leathers get and in my experience are just as durable if not more so than unprotected full grain. I have dogs so I wanted something a bit more resilient and water resistant.
nemo1080 t1_j8gmd2h wrote
aztecannie99 t1_j8glimf wrote
Reply to Looking for some women's shirts like this that are of good quality. Details in comments... by lnkyTea
Banana Republic tees are great.
drahcirm t1_j8glg36 wrote
Reply to Smartphone recommendations ? by RationalIdiot
Get a somewhat popular/high volume phone with an unlockable bootloader. You'd be surprised how long some phones continue to receive security updates through 3rd party Android projects, even after they are obsoleted by their manufacturer.
Check: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/
Bonus if you get a highly repairable phone which is unlockable and well supported by third party Android projects.
AndMarmaladeSkies t1_j8gl3pg wrote
Reply to About as BIFL as a couch gets…Basset BenchMade all leather fresh from the Virginia factory. She’s a timeless beauty by SuitableObligation85
Is it all full grain? The body and seats look it. Not sure about the back cushions. Full grain leather can last multiple human lifetimes and gets better with age. Pretty sure my grandkids will get mine. As they should; it cost enough!
paleblueyedot t1_j8gjfy0 wrote
Reply to Smartphone recommendations ? by RationalIdiot
My OnePlus 3 and 7 have lasted longer than previous Huawei, HTC, LG, or Motorola phones. I refuse to buy Samsung or Apple out of stubbornness.
moebiu5trip t1_j8ginlq wrote
(Aussie) Smartwool is decent quality. No lifetime warranty, but still pretty good.
EDIT: REI carries Darn Rough and other sock brands. They ship internationally
owlpellet t1_j8gi7zm wrote
All-Clad for stainless saucepans, tools and most other things.
For skillets consider cast iron. Lodge is a fine supplier there.
CuriousOptimistic t1_j8ggmwc wrote
Reply to comment by Blueporch in Looking for some women's shirts like this that are of good quality. Details in comments... by lnkyTea
I like their shirts a lot and as a bonus they have a wide variety of sizes!
slawre89 t1_j8ggkzz wrote
Reply to comment by wild_biologist in BIFL request - visiting USA by wild_biologist
Wrangler 13mwz or 47mwz > anything Levi’s
Thicker tougher denim. Jeans you actually have to break in yourself
owlpellet t1_j8gf92q wrote
Reply to Looking for some women's shirts like this that are of good quality. Details in comments... by lnkyTea
Bella + Canvas. 6400 or 6004. Mostly sold to print shops, but you can buy the blanks in every color imaginable.
District also good. Try shirtspace.com
Srwilliams23 t1_j8gemi7 wrote
Reply to comment by Historical-Effort435 in BIFL request - visiting USA by wild_biologist
Sorel, LL Bean both make nice boots not sure if Sorel is available in the UK
Live-Competition8181 t1_j8gel5g wrote
Try parcel forwarding companies
Muncie4 t1_j8gejwi wrote
You can get some. Or don't. There are 987 websites that sell them. There are also 823 websites that will reship items. Then recognize that when you get a hole, you will be assed out. I'd find a lifetime guarantee sock maker in the EU.
GoldieLox9 t1_j8gc3nj wrote
Etsy store - TheFlorenceLeather
GoldieLox9 t1_j8gbryr wrote
Definitely look on Etsy! I just bought a gorgeous briefcase direct from a store in Italy and the leather is so wonderful and it was $200 and fits my laptop. It looks like a million bucks.
NervousBox6067 t1_j8g98p0 wrote
Reply to comment by messyscott in This is one of my Pendleton wool blankets. Any idea if this is fixable? Where/who might I look for locally to fix it? I just don’t want it to get worse. by lukeman3000
Needle felting is so dang satisfying, too.
canadian_boyfriend t1_j8g8rug wrote
Reply to comment by CM1961 in BIFL request - visiting USA by wild_biologist
You can usually find extra discount codes or specials online. If you sign up for text messages they give a 10-15% discount. It's worth it.
Annonaways t1_j8g8px6 wrote
Reply to Looking for some women's shirts like this that are of good quality. Details in comments... by lnkyTea
I have some American Apparel t-shirts purchased 15-20 years ago that look the same as the new ones from (rebranded) Los Angeles Apparel. No pilling or stretching, same shape. They really know their fabric quality.
JOYCEfromNS t1_j8g7v60 wrote
Reply to BIFL request - visiting USA by wild_biologist
Eyewear glasses and or sunglasses I would seriously look into State Optical or American Optical both made in Illinois, very very nice eyewear that you would not see a lot of back home and you may cop a deal
CM1961 t1_j8g7bs2 wrote
Reply to BIFL request - visiting USA by wild_biologist
Go to the made in Chicago museum.
CM1961 t1_j8g76e0 wrote
Reply to BIFL request - visiting USA by wild_biologist
Go to Filson in Naperville, a suburb of Chicago
lbgkel t1_j8gr02z wrote
Reply to Looking for some women's shirts like this that are of good quality. Details in comments... by lnkyTea
lululemon