Ask HN: What are some of your “buy it for life” purchases? • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: What are some of your “buy it for life” purchases?

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Post by SauciestGNU » Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 4:52 PM UTC

CodeWriter23 wrote: post #10

I have a Revere Ware 12 qt Stock Pot I bought 35+ years ago. The spot welds on one side of the handle of the lid have come undone. I'm going to ask my buddy with a TIG spot welder to fix it up for me and then will hand it down to my daughter some day. Has made more pots of chili, chicken soup, bone broth and pasta than I can count. Other items not nearly as old: Le Creuset 5qt Dutch Oven, Lodge 10", 12" and 6" Cast I…

I have a set of Revere Ware I inherited from my grandparents that they received as a wedding gift almost 70 years ago. Great stuff, unfortunately I won't be able to use it once I get an induction range.

Re: Ask HN: What are some of your “buy it for life” purchases?

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Post by SauciestGNU » Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 4:54 PM UTC

jerrytsai wrote: post #117

Uniqlo HEATTECH T-shirts. I wear these as first layers. They feel good and have a touch of elasticity and never wear out.

I was a big fan, but I stopped buying anything Uniqlo after it came out they were beneficiaries of forced labor in Xinjiang.

Re: Ask HN: What are some of your “buy it for life” purchases?

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Post by [deleted] » Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 5:11 PM UTC

derwiki wrote: post #107

tobinfekkes wrote: post #13

Anything from Patagonia. And proper chopsticks.

I wish I could say the same about Patagonia, but I’ve patched one elbow hole in my flannel and need to patch the other. I wear it almost every day, but I’ve only had it four years.

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Re: Ask HN: What are some of your “buy it for life” purchases?

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Post by blueridge » Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 5:23 PM UTC

Dalewyn wrote: post #12

Good silverware. I'm probably going to use that fork/knife/spoon until the day I fucking die, so I might as well make sure it's damn good.

Yes, may I recommend: https://www.libertytabletop.com

Re: Ask HN: What are some of your “buy it for life” purchases?

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Post by halfmatthalfcat » Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 5:41 PM UTC

bob1029 wrote: post #115

halfmatthalfcat wrote: post #113

Rogue fitness equipment. Racks, bars, etc. It’s so high quality and will last a lifetime.

I'd also add Concept 2 rowers to that list. Mine has seen over 5 million meters and all I've had to do is oil the chain and periodically wipe down the rollers/rail.

Absolutely. I have one as well and they're rock solid.

Re: Ask HN: What are some of your “buy it for life” purchases?

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Post by CodeWriter23 » Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 5:43 PM UTC

SauciestGNU wrote: post #131

CodeWriter23 wrote: post #10

I have a Revere Ware 12 qt Stock Pot I bought 35+ years ago. The spot welds on one side of the handle of the lid have come undone. I'm going to ask my buddy with a TIG spot welder to fix it up for me and then will hand it down to my daughter some day. Has made more pots of chili, chicken soup, bone broth and pasta than I can count. Other items not nearly as old: Le Creuset 5qt Dutch Oven, Lodge 10", 12" and 6" Cast I…

I have a set of Revere Ware I inherited from my grandparents that they received as a wedding gift almost 70 years ago. Great stuff, unfortunately I won't be able to use it once I get an induction range.

Do you have an exhaust hood over your stove?

Re: Ask HN: What are some of your “buy it for life” purchases?

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Post by silisili » Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 5:44 PM UTC

4ad wrote: post #32

silisili wrote: post #17

Here's a few BIFL grooming products I've had for years. Royal Golden Birdie nose trimmers. Feather SS straight razor. Feather AS D2 double edge razor.

> Feather AS D2 double edge razor ($200-$400) Why is this so expensive? My MAG-MR1-V3 was $16.15 and it seems pretty much identical.

Well, the question was what will last a lifetime. It's all stainless. If you price Maggard all stainless it looks closer to $70. Solid stainless last way longer than other types, which will eventually break, pit, or strip. You can drop this thing repeatedly from 5 feet and... nothing. A lot of people drop Merkurs in the sink and ruin them.

Beyond that, you're paying some for the name, and some for a guarantee it's manufactured perfectly, so to speak. The price here is closer to $150, I definitely wouldn't pay 400 for it.

Re: Ask HN: What are some of your “buy it for life” purchases?

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Post by ofrzeta » Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 6:16 PM UTC

Cast iron casserole, iron steel pan. These are the only things I trust "for life".

Re: Ask HN: What are some of your “buy it for life” purchases?

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Post by roflyear » Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 6:26 PM UTC

blueridge wrote: post #105

Not at all under $200 but I purchase one piece of solid wood furniture every year. No MDF, no glass, no metal, no molded plastic furniture, no polyester fabrics. Expensive? Very much so. But I save and budget for these pieces. To me it's like collecting art—I love a well-designed and functional piece of furniture. We're not quite there, but almost all of our furniture in the house is solid wood. One exception is the…

Great suggestion and I agree, but you can get some great deals on wayfair for cheap, if you are careful.

I purchased my dining set, all solid walnut, and it was $2k including four chairs and two bar stools. Very similar table alone on thos moser is like $6k lol

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Post by wheelinsupial » Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 6:38 PM UTC

wrp wrote: post #57

Just looking down at my desk for things I've had 30-odd years and still using: Pentel Kerry mechanical pencil ( https://www.pentel.com/products/sharp-kerry-mechanical-penci... ) Concord nail clippers ( https://www.amazon.com/Concord-Black-Executive-Nail-Clipper/... ) Leatherman Micra (mine is made in USA) ( https://www.leatherman.com/micra-20.html )

Have you replaced the mechanical pencil over the years or is that still your original one?