Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife
death_face t1_j002qto wrote
Fund a used Honda for $200?
PM_ME_Dog_PicsPls t1_j001fx8 wrote
Either will last if maintained. You'll have things that break and need repaired, eventually substantial repairs but both should still be solid.
However as someone who works in the turf grass industry I wouldn't get a Toro if I didn't need to. They're sometimes a pain in the ass to wrench on and the parts will probably cost more.
KoedKevin t1_j000z9q wrote
Reply to Microplane Grater, any suggestiosn? by yhwrmwfcmn
The one that I have says MicroPlane on a bright green rubber handle. If you search "microplane" on Amazon it is one of the first results. It's been going strong for 7 years and I only have two scars to show for it.
The key to longevity is to lift a bit on the back stroke or the individual blades get pressed down.
the_wrath_of_Khan t1_izzy0ta wrote
I have never had a nail clipper break. Those look very cool and nice, but what broke on them?
Character-Type-5755 t1_izzuv0l wrote
Reply to Made in Britain recommendations by random1888wagred
I can’t speak to their BIFL but Wright Scissors are made in England https://youtu.be/bK4AWtTV3h4
Quenya3 t1_izztb2s wrote
Reply to 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. by p38-lightning
Whoa, solid state! You can't find them anymore!
p38-lightning OP t1_izzp6d3 wrote
Reply to comment by TDixPix in 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. by p38-lightning
No, it's electric. Keeps good time, but the radio volume has gotten faint. Buzzer alarm still works, though. Fortunately, I'm retired - so I don't need to be jolted awake too often.
TDixPix t1_izzlzf2 wrote
Reply to 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. by p38-lightning
Do you have to wind it like a watch? Serious question from a silly millennial.
Puppywanton OP t1_izzkdie wrote
Reply to comment by WantonChrysanthemum in Klhip nail clipper - over a decade old, repaired twice by Klhip by Puppywanton
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-VtJiNMUM6Y
Not my video but here it is in motion.
WantonChrysanthemum t1_izzf1ck wrote
Where is the clipper and where does your fingernail go? I am looking at the picture and I can’t understand it.
Adscanlickmyballs t1_izzbqya wrote
Reply to Looking to buy a new cell phone through AT&T at Sam's Club, is the Galaxy A32 a good pick? FL by Dyaval
No galaxy or iphone device will ever be considered bifl.
ComprehensiveRow4189 t1_izzaf6a wrote
Reply to Looking to buy a new cell phone through AT&T at Sam's Club, is the Galaxy A32 a good pick? FL by Dyaval
Fairphone? Or Librum 5 (save up some money)?
And if you don't want anything flashy, maybe one of those older models? A brick phone?
DrKennethNoisewater- t1_izza43s wrote
Reply to comment by txdm in Washer and dryer? Also, are top loaders better than front? by Bones1225
Once I have to buy my own, I’m just goi by to see what laundromats are using. They’ll either have a good warranty or good lifespan. I don’t need any of the fancy shit.
txdm t1_izz9rrk wrote
Reply to comment by DrKennethNoisewater- in Washer and dryer? Also, are top loaders better than front? by Bones1225
Previously I had fancy front loading washer and matching dryer with all kinds of features that I'd never need. Within two years both had sensor and gasket problems that I ended up dumping money into fixing. When the problems returned after a year and a half, I put my money into a cheap roper washer and hotpoint dryer, both have performed flawlessly for 7 years since then. The washer might use marginally more water, but I use it to water my yard.
Quinquilharia t1_izz8r6b wrote
Reply to 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. by p38-lightning
you need an Eames chair to go with that
DrKennethNoisewater- t1_izz88e3 wrote
Reply to comment by txdm in Washer and dryer? Also, are top loaders better than front? by Bones1225
I have a shitty hotpoint set in my apartment. I know that thing is probably over 10 years right now with probably 0 maintenance. Not saying there aren’t better options. But I haven’t had an issue with it in 3 years while my family has had all of their fancy washers fail.
Agitated_House7523 t1_izz7get wrote
shredsickpow t1_izz5ev8 wrote
Reply to comment by cherlin in Are all those old alarm clocks really anything special? by LowerSurplus
Not hating anyone bro
surelythiscantbeit t1_izz53ah wrote
Reply to Looking to buy a new cell phone through AT&T at Sam's Club, is the Galaxy A32 a good pick? FL by Dyaval
Might want to check out the pixel A line.
https://store.google.com/product/pixel_6a?hl=en-US
I used to work at google so I might be biased, but I think these were a pretty solid value, might be on sale for cheaper somewhere else.
tinopa6872 t1_izz499y wrote
Reply to 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. by p38-lightning
Since we’re on reddit.. you need to leave her! She’s not allowing you to be yourself!!
Im just kidding of course! I love your clock radio.
kosnarf t1_izz3tjs wrote
Reply to Looking to buy a new cell phone through AT&T at Sam's Club, is the Galaxy A32 a good pick? FL by Dyaval
Consider checking this sub r/hardwareswap
kosnarf t1_izz3ptf wrote
cherlin t1_izz3jtk wrote
Reply to comment by shredsickpow in Are all those old alarm clocks really anything special? by LowerSurplus
Reporting you for this one, there is no space for hate here.
a_ninja_mouse t1_izz2wss wrote
Reply to 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. by p38-lightning
Does that say "drowse" instead of "snooze"?
hov818 OP t1_j003ai8 wrote
Reply to comment by death_face in toro lawnmower used $100 or a new honda lawnmower for $500 by hov818
Been looking used Hondas don’t go for 200, 350 min I’ve seen