There's something so special about items that are made to last and stand the test of time — especially in 2024 when it feels like so many of the things we buy are getting flimsier, cheaper, and more disposable.
From clothes and furniture to home appliances, so many of the items we rely on every day just aren't made like they used to be.
Recently, u/nyodrax asked people on Reddit to share items they've had for 25 years, writing, "My father used to describe himself as a 'quarter-century' man. If something can’t last 25 years, he wasn’t interested in buying it. Curious what you guys have bought, from clothing to appliances that has stood the test of time." There were almost 3,000 comments, and people talked about everything from cookware and clothing to tools and vintage gaming consoles. Here are some of the top comments:
1. "My late mother-in-law was French and lived near a Le Creuset outlet. I have some amazing pieces she gifted me over the years and I love them. I know at least one is 20 years old."
2. "My parents' rice cooker is older than I am (32), and I’m pretty sure it’s older than their marriage license. Like, that rice cooker is pushing 40. Still makes perfect rice."
3. "This week I wore a sweater to work that I bought at NY&CO in the late '90s. I bought it with money from my after-school job, lol. It’s wild to me that I have (and am still wearing) clothes older than some of my coworkers."
4. "My original Mach 3 razor handle. Obviously, I replace the disposable razors, but I love my razor. It's heavy. Not the plastic used today. I'm 41. Got it when I was 13. Also, I'm female. Men's razors for the win!"
5. "In 1993, I earned my first large bonus at work and spent $500-$600 dollars of it buying Waterford crystal. I've broken a couple of pieces over the years, but the wine glasses that remain always remind me of the first time I could ever afford to splurge on myself. I still use them regularly, and I fully expect that I'll break more in the years ahead. Such is life!"
6. "My daughter has my Levi's jacket from the late '80s. I still have a pair of Doc Martens, now that I think about it, from the '90s."
7. "Lodge cast iron skillets. My grandmother owned them. When I was 17, she died, and they were passed down to me. I'm 63, and they're going strong."
