>labeled made in USA or Germany

I'd add Japan to that list, their cars and a lot of their appliances and electronics were and are top of the line. They know what they're doing.

+1. Going on 7 years with no issues. Maybe minor loss of elasticity.

That’s really good to know! I’ve already mailed in several pairs, and the shipping cost is really adding up lol.

Thank you!

You're not really going to see BIFL brands while second hand shopping any more often than "disposable" brands. Like you said in the second paragraph, for the most part you just go into the thrift store or yard sale or whatever already knowing what you're looking for and picking stuff out from there (unless something catches your eye and it seems cheap).

As for BIFL brands, the sidebar is a great place to start. I can't recommend couches specifically, but the best kind of furniture to get is the stuff that's hand-made from hardwood. And as for my best find, I mostly look for/collect electronics so there's not much BIFL material there lol, but if it can be vintage and still fulfill a modern use case (like a stereo system, pencil sharpener, electric fan, fluorescent light fixture, etc.) I'll always go for that.

I've been waiting for my LG front loader to die so I can buy speedqueens and yet it keeps doin the damn wash every single day for almost 10 years now.

Some LG appliances suck, but not the washing machines (or TV's) in my experience.

32 Degrees have the shape and length - comfortable and launder well.

Not sure if I'll get downvoted or not but I've been running about 6 pairs of Adidas 9" boxer briefs for the past year and a half and they still look new. Had some New Balance that the seat tore out after about 4 months of once a week wear. So far these are by far my favorite underwear I've ever bought. Love the long leg too as i get the issue of the legs riding up and having to adjust constantly.

I just got a set of cusinart stainless steel since the ones with paint started to come off. The old paint knives were still sharp but the paint was getting into food I was cutting.

So far so good.

Men’s dress shoes: I look for Allen Edmonds, Alden, vintage Florsheim, and a few others. Clean them up and resell them if their not your size.

[removed]

I see a fair amount of Dockers stuff, usually in good condition too. One of my favorite jackets is a thrifted Dockers jacket that's probably from the 90s. Lots of pants too, however I've never bought them. Usually reasonably priced.

Yep

My brother swears by Duluth. I'm in the school of thought that this is one item I'd like to cycle out, bifl underwear just doesn't do it for me lol. Selfish, not environmentally friendly etc, but que sera

Look on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist in your area for a used top loader, an older one of a good brand. Buying one that way means you haven't invested a lot of money to see if one does the job well.

True story: I bought a Kenmore Elite 700 set that way, $150 for the set, from an elderly couple going into assisted living. I've been using the washer for several years and for $75 it's performed like a champ.

Haven't needed the dryer yet because the Whirlpool Gold dryer I bought in 2001 is still working perfectly.

New/newer doesn't necessarily mean best, or even good.

Victornox or Mercer

High Sierra backpacks, Levi jeans, nike/addidas socks I find in local thrift stores. I find LL Bean (vintage) on ebay often

Also if you do decide to try Cloudline get the thickest ones which is the medium cushion, I would avoid the other thickness sock especially if he wears them out fast. The warranty is awesome, you don’t have to mail your old sock back like darn tough either!

I know it’s a pretty unanimous opinion not to buy a set, but I bought a Wusthof set from Williams Sonoma 19 years ago, off setting part of the cost with a gift card my husband and I received as a wedding gift. Set came with a wooden block, honer, 8” and 10” chefs knives, two paring knives, a serrated/bread knife, carver and kitchen shears. I use every one of these tools very regularly (I make dinner at home 3-5 nights a week, plus other meals/snacks daily for my family of 4). I’ve had the knives professionally sharpened three times in 19 years but use the honer every time I use a knife and they all work as well as when we first bought them. We only hand wash the knives and always store them in the block. Unfortunately I can’t remember which Wusthof line it was exactly, but this set was well worth the initial investment, at least for my household.

I really impressed with the Cloudline socks! Their warranty seems to be the best also! I would totally give them a try. I work in a refinery so I’m in steal toe boots for 12 a day and they still feel comfortable at the end of the day. Check them out this will give you 25% off. http://rwrd.io/ec57f7y

Ikea knifes? They are a bit on the lighter side and the balance could be better. The finish seems to be average...is what I'd say if they sold at three times their actual price. The bang for the buck is great.

Probably the best budget knifes I bought and I find myself picking them over more expensive knives regularly. Basically for anything that doesn't require force to cut or big pieces of meat. Can confirm that the steel is nice. Very easy to sharpen!

+1 for global. Love the design and look of them, it's what gotten me into more experimental coocking. I got them as a set so i also have the vegetable knife, which I've never even used.

+1 for global. Love the design and look of them, it's what gotten me into more experimental coocking. I got them as a set so i also have the vegetable knife, which I've never even used.

+1 for global. Love the design and look of them, it's what gotten me into more experimental coocking. I got them as a set so i also have the vegetable knife, which I've never even used.

Please let me know how they go! I’m desperately trying to find durable socks for my husband. He burns through socks like they’re made of tissue paper! We even tried Darn Tough and they got holes after 2 months. T_T

We bought six pairs, and we’ve already had to replace 4 pairs.

No it's almost everything Jansport.

https://www.jansport.com/customer-service/warranty.html

​

"This warranty applies to all JanSport branded equipment only (e.g., packs, bags, pouches, totes, cases). The warranty does not apply to pins, patches, face masks, facial coverings, or related accessories. Please carefully review the exclusions to confirm whether your product is covered. If your product covered by this warranty fails due to a manufacturing defect, we will repair it without charge, or replace it, at our discretion. Only unaltered and unmodified items and original workmanship are covered. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, improper care, negligence, normal wear and tear, or the natural breakdown of colors and materials over extended time and use. Damage not covered under warranty may be repaired for a reasonable rate and a fee will be charged for return shipping."

​

I usually end up with issues with zippers and then they end up repairing whatever else they find that might be a little off even though it's usually light normal wear and tear. (It seems to take about 10 years to show any wear and tear at all and it's usually pretty mild).