33 photos of old and super reliable things that still serve faithfully

The modern world is simply teeming with cheap potions, which, despite the beautiful packaging, threaten the future owner with continuous troubles. But what if you manage to find a product of such good quality among this garbage that it will never have to look for a replacement? Never, ever, for the rest of your life? That's where the Buy for Life subreddit appears, dedicated to "practical, durable and high-quality things made for the ages."

"Caloric Ultramatic gas stove of 1949. We bought it for $20 and use it every day. Everything works!"

"The restoration of my family heirloom is complete"

"My friend's grandmother gave us this mixer from the mid-80s. It's almost in perfect condition, except for a couple of scuffs that give it character. It still has the manual, all the original attachments, and it works flawlessly."

"The 122-year-old pocket watch given to me by my grandfather still works like new, although all the insides are the same"

"In 1961, my parents received this waffle iron as a wedding gift. She still makes great waffles"

"The first tractor that my great-great-grandfather bought to replace horses. McCormick Deering 10-20 1927, still working"

"My 54-year-old oven, made to look like an antique. I can still cook macaroni and cheese in it"

"This banker's desk lamp is more than 100 years old, and it is as strong as a stone. It looks so cool"

"It's still working. We play records from my childhood on the stereo with the children on Sundays, continuing the family tradition"

"A client came asking for help with voicemail..."

"My wife bought these Doc Martens in 1993 and has not worn them for more than 20 years. I restore leather as a hobby, and I am still amazed at what condition it is possible to restore high-quality leather"

"My bottle opener from a brewery that closed in 1959"

"Happy birthday to our refrigerator, which turned 99 this month! He still won't give up."

"My 53-year-old truck. The former owner bought it brand new in 1969 and drove 1 truck his entire career until he retired"

"The 1867 bone separator of my great-grandmother. Next season I'll try it on my own cherries!"

"Brass drawing tools and brass pencil holder Pacific Arc"

"There is a vintage light bulb from the early 1900s in the chandelier of our cottage. It's still working!"

"My new set of Visions tableware is 30 years old, and this is the cheapest way to completely abandon Teflon and chemicals that I could find"

"White Mountain ice cream maker, model 692. Has been preparing ice cream for the holidays for decades"

"Mom's 1969 roll-up machine"

"I inherited this 1920s toaster about 10 years ago, use it every day, and it works great"

"Twenty-six years, 525,000 kilometers, and she's still finding. I love her"

"Grandpa bought me this thing in 1985. She entertained countless cousins, nieces and nephews. Now my daughter plays it. It has been standing by the pool since 1995"

"Montgomery Ward electric drill of the 1970s. Before and after. Still works great"

The table lamp is made in Japan by Sinar. My late grandfather used it when he painted. Walnut veneer bureau, it is at least 70 years old"

"My Ti-84 Plus calculator turns 15 this month. He served me from the 7th grade to my doctorate!"

"Dad has been using this digital alarm clock since the 1980s. I needed a new watch in the bedroom, so he gave it to me. I like the way it looks, and it's much better than the cheapest digital watch you can buy today."

"Frigidaire refrigerator 1950 (from General Motors)"

"Grandma has been using the same mixer since the 1970s, and it still works great. It has never been repaired"

"A salvaged oil can (before and after), made around the 1930s - now it stands on my desktop and is regularly used. It should serve for another 90 years"

"The 1974 iced tea cooler from Gott. Naturally, it will last a long time, it's space-age plastic! Now it has Lipton iced tea in it. Most likely, we will all get cancer from it!"

"I teach mathematics in grades 5 and 6. I inherited my grandmother's pencil sharpener from my aunt about five years ago, and this beast has been working tirelessly in my class for three years now. I have no idea how old she is, but she is definitely older than all the students and some of the teachers."

"Roper automatic dishwasher. It was established in 1978. It works perfectly and is much quieter than most modern dishwashers"