End-Of-Life Purchases

[char]

Asbestos popcorn ceiling removal tools

FIFY.

[DougW]

The handle will usually be fine but the innards get fuckedup so you can take the head apart & replace all the parts. I got a kit from sears for a very rusty craftsman 3/8drive ratchet that had spent many years under the rad of an old truck ... no questions asked

Replaced my 1/2 twice and my 3/8 once. Though with 3/8 now have two as store was closing so had no parts so just gave me a new one. Next store had the parts , so now I have two.

[nickwm21]

Bump.

Swiss bones skate bearings... I’ve had them on my board since 2007, still spin smooth.


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[iceman]

I suspect this ought to last me the rest of my life. I'll probably end up leaving it to my kids in the will.

http://www.amazon.com/Passion-Natura.../dp/B005MR3IVO

An oldie but a goodie. The reviews are still pretty funny 4-5 years later. Can't believe it's apparently still for sale.

[Buster Highmen]

An oldie but a goodie. The reviews are still pretty funny 4-5 years later. Can't believe it's apparently still for sale.

It comes in gallon containers that last all week!

[iceman]

This lady had the same idea as this thread about the same time this thread started (maybe she reads TGR!): https://buymeonce.com

Stuff you'll never have to buy again. Haven't really looked at the site, I just read about it a few minutes ago, so I can't vouch for the stuff, but I like the idea.

Duluth Pack looks pretty cool, I hadn't heard of them. Lifetime guarantee and free repairs.

[smartyiak]

One of my friends is all about this stuff:
https://www.barbour.com/us/mens/waxed-jackets



He said the jackets last forever...he couldn't explain why then, he has two.

[detuned]

Duluth Pack looks pretty cool

can confirm

dad still has his two from 70's n 80's - in basically same shape since broken in

[iceman]

He said the jackets last forever...he couldn't explain why then, he has two.

Maybe he’s a Buddhist?

[highangle]

^^^After a few years, waxed cotton starts to stink so bad it can't even hang in the mud room much less get worn. This is the secret to its longevity.

[SumJongGuy]

Bump.

Swiss bones skate bearings... I’ve had them on my board since 2007, still spin smooth.


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I'm still riding some bearings that were made in the late 1970s. granted, not all day every day and not dropping 12 sets. But, with light use and keeping them lubed a set of well made skate bearings can definitely last a lifetime.

[frorider]

Yrs ago when I was first getting into mountaineering I got a how-to book from some Brit author. He opined that while the newfangled invention of goretex was interesting, it didn’t measure up to waxed cotton.

The local gearhead shops in Seattle had none. This was in the late 80s. I feel like I’ve missed out here.

[SumJongGuy]

I used to sell luggage and packs and other stuff from top brands like Tumi and Hartmann. After ten years of retail management including in house repairs, warranty work, and airline claims... and another 20 years out making high involvement purchase decisions and product use I can say one thing for certain.. NEVER buy anything just because it comes with a "lifetime guarantee" or even no questions asked "unconditional lifetime guarantee" or whatever.. A warranty or guarantee is only good until the next bankruptcy, merger, acquisition, restructuring ect... There have even been situations where a company putting out total crap will stamp a lifetime guarantee on the garbage knowing full well that they are about to liquidate and exit the business... just to bring in one more jolt of revenues before cashing out.

Buy what you know will LIKE for a LONG TIME and take good care of it... with the expectation that some repairs might be needed over time. If it is a high use product, nothing lasts forever, or very high use the best might only last 5 years tops before simply wearing out. But take good care of your stuff and it will take good care of you.

[Marshall Tucker]

OK this is the oldest thing I own that I still use. LL Bean River Driver's shirt. the one in question is a light blue vs. this one, otherwise identical down to the LLBean patch inside. Got it for Xmas 1987 and it's going strong. gotta high wool content and is great for layering.

the cooler dates to 2000 or 2001, and is also going strong. paid i beleive $12. for it at costco but it's basically just a plastic cube.

[plugboots]

I think about this thread now and again. I thought I had more things that would stand the test of time, but for example, I barely wear my TAG anymore, even though it will last forever. My restaurant grade pans I bought are ancient as well, but I like our new Le Creusets better. The new hiking boot technology is pretty fucking cool. Still:
- Sabatier Carbon steel knives. Mine are 35 years old and are probably sharper than when I bought them.
- My 25? year old Oakley M-frame. Just a year ago Oakley stopped making the replacement lense, but Revant makes one. The one piece, no hinge design is why it works.
- Kreitler rollers. We've used them every day for the last 27 years.

[riser4]

I used to sell luggage and packs and other stuff from top brands like Tumi and Hartmann. After ten years of retail management including in house repairs, warranty work, and airline claims... and another 20 years out making high involvement purchase decisions and product use I can say one thing for certain.. NEVER buy anything just because it comes with a "lifetime guarantee" or even no questions asked "unconditional lifetime guarantee" or whatever.. A warranty or guarantee is only good until the next bankruptcy, merger, acquisition, restructuring ect... There have even been situations where a company putting out total crap will stamp a lifetime guarantee on the garbage knowing full well that they are about to liquidate and exit the business... just to bring in one more jolt of revenues before cashing out.

Buy what you know will LIKE for a LONG TIME and take good care of it... with the expectation that some repairs might be needed over time. If it is a high use product, nothing lasts forever, or very high use the best might only last 5 years tops before simply wearing out. But take good care of your stuff and it will take good care of you.

Heh. We are facing the same calculus regarding buying a mattress from Sears. The got the one we want to try next. Reasonable price. However will they still be around in 90 days when we decide we don't like it and want to return it? Fuck if I know. Our store isn't on any of the published lists. So far. Whole operation could get killed off anytime now.

[SumJongGuy]

A gun? Only needs to work once to last a lifetime..

[I've seen black diamonds!]

One of my friends is all about this stuff:
https://www.barbour.com/us/mens/waxed-jackets



He said the jackets last forever...he couldn't explain why then, he has two.

My wife wore one the shreds in about 5 years. Good product, but not indestructible.

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[mooseknuckles]

...Buy what you know will LIKE for a LONG TIME and take good care of it... with the expectation that some repairs might be needed over time. If it is a high use product, nothing lasts forever, or very high use the best might only last 5 years tops before simply wearing out. But take good care of your stuff and it will take good care of you.

unless you have kids. no matter how well you take care of it and how well it lasted the last 30 years, it will be destroyed instantly upon them setting their eyes on it.

[SkiBall]

My wife wore one the shreds in about 5 years. Good product, but not indestructible.

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But are they washable/deoderizable? I have one I got that my dad used to wear but has what I just called closet-funk. Enough to not wear, but I would like to.

[huckbucket]

- Kreitler rollers. We've used them every day for the last 27 years.

Sounds like your lobotomy has held up just as long then too!

[EWG]

Osprey packs.

[The Suit]

- Kreitler rollers. We've used them every day for the last 27 years.

You're insane.

And you should try some TruTrainers.

[old goat]

My last (in both senses) roof was 30 years rated. No reason I could see for the 40.

[ncskier]

Just purchased some Schnee's boots. As a middle age guy, I expect them to last my active lifetime.