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by Clubber 1693 days ago
I have a electric shoe shiner my dad bought in the 60s that still works. It smells like ozone when you turn it on. I have a bunch of small kitchen appliances that are 20+ years old, including a George Foreman grill. My college washer and dryer lasted 20 years until the washer got out of balance. I should have just repaired it but I got new ones. I have furniture from the 90s, 60s, 30s and some pieces from the 1800s. I have tools in the garage 20+ years old. Until recently, I kept a car for 9+ years (last one broke after a few years).

I find I buy much less stuff. I get buyer's remorse from spending money that I should save as a war chest and the quality of stuff I buy today is mostly absolute crap.