If something lasts for 10 years without losing function then it's probably safe to assume it'll do it again

Ja, Framework came to mind immediately.

Posting quality items that are built to last that I can actually buy provides me a lot more value than someone posting an old slab of cast metal that would obviously be BIFL, or posting old alarm clocks that while they may last are obsolete for most people due to smart phones.

I'm okay with the mix of postings on this sub, so those alarm clock posts don't bother me much, but a lot of us get far more value from items you can buy today as opposed to hand me downs from grand parents.

Old GE alarm clocks made in USA

New alarm clocks made in China

My 1980s GE alarm clock radio survived 6 moves, with 50% of them being across the U.S.

My higher end (supposedly) Chinese-made alarm clock radio bought in the 2010 decade didn't even last 2 years before the clock-readout numbers started disappearing.

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Nope, in fact they are magnitudes less impressive than analog watches with actual moving parts fully exposed on a persons wrist, which are working still today.

You can find alot of more advanced technology, even with moving parts, computers, vcr, gaming consoles and much more, which are still working (and obsolete). Even though people may argue that the alarm clock is not obsolete, it is. The reasons most of us have upgraded or replaced it with our phone are several (lack of settings for weekdays and alarm for events several days ahead, lack of bluetooth and lousy speakers, old design, lack of option to wake you up with light instead of sound, lack of transportability, unreliable as it doesn't work and resets if power goes out). There are many reason why they have been stuck in a box, along with the still working vcr player. Nothing special about them at all.

Buying something brand new and posting it here is bit premature. Might as wel post pics of new cars “I hear it will last really long”.

Proof is in the pudding. Old stuff only. Yuppies posting some belt they purchased is lame af

And there is nothing wrong with that, a lot of us prefer items that can be purchased new but are built to last.

I don't particularly want to go buy some 30 year old t shirt that has been worn by 6 people already, but would love to know which brands I can buy new that are built to last.

i have my grand dads and its exactly the same model. i don't love it compares to newer stuff but it just works. also has this old electric motor smell hehe.

> Frette towels

Thank you. I've bookmarked them,, but honestly I'm towel-ed out for the morning. I'll be giving these a go later this afternoon. I appreciate your time and suggestion.

Dude 90% of the crap posted on this sub is like barely 10 years old.

I won't be using them for this Christmas gift, but I'd bet that I buy my wife something from there in the near future. Thank you very much. She (my wife) loves these sorts of things.

Hey!!! Now it's working : )

Thanks

Not sure what conclusion you're referring to. I wasn't being dismissive. Mid-tier, if that's what you're questioning, referred to their prices. They aren't the cheapest and aren't the most expensive.

I agree. Solid state electronics can easily last for decades. It’s not particularly impressive.

The Land's End look really good for the price.

Thank you. A few people recommended Costco's towels. ...Just so happens that they're not convenient to us and so we're not members. Appreciate your time.

The Marc Leopold site where they're sold is huge! Too much to look at for this project, but bookmarked so I can go back. ....My wife always needs little extras : )

Thank you very much.

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I came here to say this. I use mine since 6 years regularly and no sign of wear (!). Altough they can be little coarse when carrying high weights over long periods of time.

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Thank you. These look good.

What led you to that conclusion?

Same, I can even taste it, even though I haven’t had one since she died. Oh they were so light and airy you’d end up housing like 90 before a second thought

Haha appreciate the offer! If only I could!