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oxford_llama_ t1_j8ik8hi wrote
AnotherHunter t1_j8ijz38 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
My bassett couch convinced me never to buy from them again. Leather that only lasted 7 years with regular conditioning can suck it.
hartfordmove t1_j8ijniy wrote
Reply to comment by huntsvillian in Any Darn Tough underwear equivalent? by NinePeteredOwl
Elastic in the ones I bought a couple of years ago lasted less than a year.
Traditional-Seat-363 t1_j8iip7u wrote
Reply to Looking for some women's shirts like this that are of good quality. Details in comments... by lnkyTea
I missed the word ‘shirts’ and thought you were asking where you could buy good quality women, like the one in the picture. I was very confused for a second.
Netprincess t1_j8ihk45 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
Never ever buy an American leather couch. Never. They are Inflated POSs
RabidBlackSquirrel t1_j8igyb8 wrote
I've debriefed the missus on tool brands to look for at yard/estate sales. Anything Snapon, MAC, Matco, really anything that looks older and labeled made in USA or Germany is a grab it and review item.
A LOT of vintage MCM furniture goes unlabeled, or has been shabby-chic'd/Pinterested and can be had for pennies and restored/rescued. A lot of authentic MCM furniture is BIFL, especially Danish, Swedish, and many American brands. Plus, the designs are timeless.
FB marketplace is decent, I have better luck selling than buying though. You MUST be fast. I got a Dewalt DWS780 with cart for $250, but I answered within minutes of posting and was across town with cash in minutes. It's a $750+ saw new. There's deals on FB, but it's not for casual viewing if it's something desirable like tools. Furniture is an easier FB buy - a lot is posted due to logistical problems ("I'm moving and need this gone now"). I have a truck and can take stuff all on my own and fast, makes me an easy sell versus the other buyer who has to coordinate shit. When selling, I give the same kind of preference, I just want the thing gone.
eBay is tough - most people know what they're selling and deals can be hard to find given that listings need to be keyword heavy to get views. Harder to "sift through the pile" so to speak, just the nature of the platform.
Thrift stores in my area are picked through before stuff hits the floor. Still worth browsing, but the best items are long gone before I'll ever see them.
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Reply to Any Darn Tough underwear equivalent? by NinePeteredOwl
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gruntothesmitey t1_j8idkwz wrote
Reply to Smartphone recommendations ? by RationalIdiot
Smart phones are in no way BIFL.
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Softicemullion t1_j8i7qf4 wrote
Reply to comment by Prior_Cat2545 in Any Darn Tough underwear equivalent? by NinePeteredOwl
Thirding Duluth. I have the ones with the copper impregnated ones. Most comfortable undies I’ve ever worn.
Softicemullion t1_j8i7iod wrote
Reply to comment by davereeck in Any Darn Tough underwear equivalent? by NinePeteredOwl
I bought some icebreaker stuff last year. I thought the quality was poor for the price. But what I really do not like about them is that the seams are in the wrong place. There seems to be chafing in areas that I never knew existed before.
They are made in China if that affects peoples opinions. (Doesn’t bother me personally.)
jasonsgood t1_j8i3kul wrote
Reply to comment by CMYKoi in Any Darn Tough underwear equivalent? by NinePeteredOwl
The armachillo are great. I live in Texas and do a lot of work outside (construction/carpentry) and they’re the only ones I’ll wear when it’s 100°+ all summer
jasonsgood t1_j8i3br6 wrote
Reply to Any Darn Tough underwear equivalent? by NinePeteredOwl
Duluth. The armachillo are great for summer/warm weather, and buck naked for the rest of the year. I prefer pairs with the bullpen.
kbmdmi t1_j8hydah wrote
Reply to comment by F-21 in Any Darn Tough underwear equivalent? by NinePeteredOwl
Wears out quick
StudioSpecial1341 t1_j8hy7g0 wrote
Reply to Smartphone recommendations ? by RationalIdiot
Depends on how you feel about security loopholes because smart phones won't get updates forever.
NinePeteredOwl OP t1_j8hxlv2 wrote
Reply to comment by CMYKoi in Any Darn Tough underwear equivalent? by NinePeteredOwl
Thank you!
yowowthisgreat t1_j8hwhpc wrote
NoExcitement9318 t1_j8hw3cb 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
I also got a basset set recently. Built like a Medieval fortress :)
The_Dovahpoes t1_j8hv8si wrote
Reply to comment by IdontEatBacon in Request: BIFL Umbrellas by [deleted]
Ooh merci. Je vous crois sur parole et j'ai hate de l'utiliser. en sorry als ik veronderstelde dat je uit het zuiden komt, ik hoop dat dit het goed maakt :D
Random_Name_Whoa t1_j8hurjq wrote
Reply to comment by Theamachos in About as BIFL as a couch gets…Basset BenchMade all leather fresh from the Virginia factory. She’s a timeless beauty by SuitableObligation85
me too, but mine was a black couch
CMYKoi t1_j8huqhh wrote
Reply to comment by Prior_Cat2545 in Any Darn Tough underwear equivalent? by NinePeteredOwl
Seconding Duluth. Buck Naked Bullpen. Don't get the super soft. They are nice and soft, but don't wick as well, aren't scent resistant, and the regular buck naked dries very fast to boot. Haven't tried the armachillo or no funk so no comment there.
Also, OP, from what I found the best option all around is going to be BN3TH, they have a wool boxer but it's. Too pricey for me to try right now...
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Reply to Any Darn Tough underwear equivalent? by NinePeteredOwl
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Prior_Cat2545 t1_j8hqb33 wrote
Reply to Any Darn Tough underwear equivalent? by NinePeteredOwl
Duluth? Or carhartt
gusarking t1_j8hoclg wrote
Reply to comment by Junior_Ad2955 in Looking for some women's shirts like this that are of good quality. Details in comments... by lnkyTea
Levi's tees always work well for me
Immunoman33 t1_j8ilg7u wrote
Reply to Timberland Earthkeepers after 9 years of pretty regular use, two sole replacements and a recent cleaning. by Nickodyn
They're on sale from Finish Line for ~65$ clearance right now. Limited sizes.
Just got my pair. Finish Line has been hit/miss as the first pair came scuffed badly, replacement pair they sent were two completely different boots that didn't match in the wrong size, second replacement I'm pretty sure were the same as the first pair since they're scuffed up. YMMV, but nothing a good leather care buffer can't fix and for the price they're a steal.