CuriositiesJAN 29, 2021

50 Items That Have Withstood The Test Of Time

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I think that almost every single one of us has at least one of those items that we've been using for ages, and somehow, even after all this time, it still works like an absolute charm. I guess some things are simply built to last a lifetime. Or a few.

There's this popular subreddit with over 872,000 members called BuyItForLife where people post pics and talk about the oldest yet the most durable high-quality things they own and have been using for a really long time. Some of the items shared in this Reddit community have been around for more than 100 years!

Bored Panda has thoroughly scanned the BuyItForLife subreddit and made a list of the most interesting and fascinating items that have withstood the test of time. As always, don't forget to leave a comment and vote for your favorite ones!

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#1 I Thought You Guys Might Like My 1920s-1930s Magic Chef Stove With 6 Burners, 2 Ovens, And A Bread Warmer

I Thought You Guys Might Like My 1920s-1930s Magic Chef Stove With 6 Burners, 2 Ovens, And A Bread Warmer

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#2 Our Singer Sewing Machine, 100 Years Old And Works Perfectly

Our Singer Sewing Machine, 100 Years Old And Works Perfectly

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650points

#3 Oak Chest. Storing Family Shit Since 1682. Lock Still Working

Oak Chest. Storing Family Shit Since 1682. Lock Still Working

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599points

#4 Me In My Snoopy Sweater In 1981, My Son In The Same Sweater In 2017, And My Daughter In The Same Sweater In 2020

Me In My Snoopy Sweater In 1981, My Son In The Same Sweater In 2017, And My Daughter In The Same Sweater In 2020

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#5 Found This Kitchenaid Mixer From The 1970s For $35. New Grease And Paint And It's As Good As New

Found This Kitchenaid Mixer From The 1970s For $35. New Grease And Paint And It's As Good As New

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#6 Oxford Bookbag From 1880 Or So. My Grandpa Got It Used When He Started High School In 1951. It Has Since Been Used And Enjoyed By My Mom, Uncle, Aunt And Myself And Is Still Durable

Oxford Bookbag From 1880 Or So. My Grandpa Got It Used When He Started High School In 1951. It Has Since Been Used And Enjoyed By My Mom, Uncle, Aunt And Myself And Is Still Durable

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487points

#7 About 80 Years Old. Hand-Me-Down Cast Iron Skillet, Used Daily

About 80 Years Old. Hand-Me-Down Cast Iron Skillet, Used Daily

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#8 Grandmother Still Has Her WWII Frigidaire Refrigerator, Still Works Without A Hitch!

Grandmother Still Has Her WWII Frigidaire Refrigerator, Still Works Without A Hitch!

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#9 World's Oldest Pairs Of Levi's Jeans Found In A Goldmine 136 Years Later

World's Oldest Pairs Of Levi's Jeans Found In A Goldmine 136 Years Later

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#10 Kids Played The Most With This 25-Year-Old Toy Despite All The Gifts They Got

Kids Played The Most With This 25-Year-Old Toy Despite All The Gifts They Got

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#11 My 97-Year-Old Waterman 52

My 97-Year-Old Waterman 52

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#12 My In-Laws Were Brilliant: Le Creuset, Purchased 1977

My In-Laws Were Brilliant: Le Creuset, Purchased 1977

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#13 For Christmas, My Grandpa Gave Me The Sheepskin Coat He Wore In His 20s. He Is 70 Now! Still In Mint Condition :)

For Christmas, My Grandpa Gave Me The Sheepskin Coat He Wore In His 20s. He Is 70 Now! Still In Mint Condition :)

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#14 Stanley Thermos Used Every Day From 1970 To 2018

Stanley Thermos Used Every Day From 1970 To 2018

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#15 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman. Passed Down From My Late Grandfather. Circa 1960s

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman. Passed Down From My Late Grandfather. Circa 1960s

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#16 My Grandfather's Grandfather's Pocket Watch, Which Made It Through Ww1, And Still Works!

My Grandfather's Grandfather's Pocket Watch, Which Made It Through Ww1, And Still Works!

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#17 My Girlfriend's 1950s Frigidaire Stove (Which Is Replacing A Far Newer And Much Harder To Fix Stove)

My Girlfriend's 1950s Frigidaire Stove (Which Is Replacing A Far Newer And Much Harder To Fix Stove)

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#18 Here Is My 1958 Rolleiflex Camera That Was Passed Down To Me. It Still Works Perfectly And Takes Beautiful Images

Here Is My 1958 Rolleiflex Camera That Was Passed Down To Me. It Still Works Perfectly And Takes Beautiful Images

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#19 My Car Turned 30 Today And Rolled Over 247,000 Miles. KBB Says It’s Worth No More Than $1,318 ($250 On A Trade-In). Guess I May As Well Keep It

My Car Turned 30 Today And Rolled Over 247,000 Miles. KBB Says It’s Worth No More Than $1,318 ($250 On A Trade-In). Guess I May As Well Keep It

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#20 Original Game Boy Still Works Like A Charm

Original Game Boy Still Works Like A Charm

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