Im beyond disappointed for a 100+€ jeans.

I bought this cooler in 1993 when I was 18 years old. It’s the first cooler I ever owned and the only thing that’s stayed with me all these years. It’s been lost and found a hundred times and has traveled through countless moves, holidays, cookouts, trips, jobs, relationships, and even kids. I still have it in my truck (different truck now), and it holds a special place in my life.

Purchased my first pair of LL Bean boots (left) 13 years ago, in 2012. Wore them through every winter since then. The sole finally was worn down enough, so I purchased a new pair (right). The older shoe laces are much better than the new (laces not pictured), so I am going to keep using the old laces. Overall, both boots feel very similar. Excited to wear the new pair this winter!

My dad is disabled, he currently has a lazy boy but it isn’t holding up well. It fully lasted a few months before the chair lays back constantly when he’s sitting in it.

He has cerebral palsy and when he is sat down he will throw himself back half of the time and constantly rocks while watching TV. We will put his feet up for a nap as well but I tried today to put his feet back down and there’s now a new trick to making it work.

I’d like to get requests on rocking chairs that are built well enough or have a good enough warranty that he can be comfy for more than a few months. He needs one that isn’t too fluffy/plushy as well because he can get stuck in the chair and “un-earthing” him becomes a hassle lol.

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Thanks for all your help Reddit. I ended up serendipitously finding my ideal purse in the cult favourite vintage store Whistler Chart while I was on holiday in Tokyo. They had a full wall of vintage leather bags (mostly Coach) and I had to get this one.

It has everything I loved about my old janky pleather Target purse - messenger strap, easy close/open flap, front pocket big enough to hold my phone separate from everything else, and zippered inside pocket to hold tampons and stuff.

I'm not at all experienced in verifying vintage Coach, so as best as I can tell from online sources it's either from around the 1970s or possibly fake. But hey a great old dupe bought in Japan is almost more fun! I've also heard there is a great market for vintage Coach bags that can easily be fixed up on eBay (but not so much in Australia where I am). Would definitely recommend if you can find a cheap one as they're all really simple and pretty.

Will be travelling to Japan soon! What are some high-quality Japanese goods I should look into? For instance I’m looking for jeans and I am definitely gonna be checking out Japanese denim.

My folks got this secondhand for like $10 when I was born in the 90s, and have had it ever since. We’ve had several other baby gates but none have lasted as long as this bad boy, even though it’s plastic.

My folks use them for dog control, especially when they’re young, and it’s still going strong. It’s really simple to operate, is very sturdy, and installs easily.

Not the strongest case of BIFL I suppose, since again, plastic, but it’s really well-made for what it is.

These are Hi-Tech shoes (and waterproof) and sadly didn’t last too long. I’m a biologist and love to hike, I was wondering what are some good hiking boots or shoes that can last hopefully a lifetime or at least a long time. Preferably I’d like them to be black and similar to the boots on the 3rd pic because I can sneak them to sorta formal events (I’d wear long black pants over the top of the boot and only show the bottom part so they’ll look like formal shoes). Also preferably made out of leather, roomy and comfy to the feet. I’m willing to spend at most circa 200€/$ (maybe a bit more if you STRONGLY recommend it). Thanks

Hello,

I'm currently looking to purchase BIFL leather boots for up to 250 EUR. Unfortunately, most of the brands recommended on this subreddit are way above my budget.

All answers appreciated, thank You!

Hi! I have never bought anything silk before so I don't really know how to pick the right one. I was wondering your thoughts on the Blissy Silk pillowcases. I would really appreciate if you could le me know how to pick a good silk pillowcase. Thank you in advance!

After weeks of researching wool blankets, I finally settled on the Faribault Mills Frontier line. But now I’ve learned about clothes moths and their love for wool, and I’m second-guessing my decision. Spending $400+ on a blanket only for it to become moth food 😆 feels risky. This would be a daily-use blanket, if that makes a difference. I’ve never had any kind of moth problem in my home but I have seen a couple tiny ones on my sticky insect trap; no clue what kind they were. Is this something I should be worried about?

I'm traveling to Portugal next month and I live in the Netherlands, where things are generally quite expensive. So I'm looking for suggestions on smallish items that can fit in carry on or checked luggage easily which can improve my life (household, beauty, health, fitness, board games for adults etc.)

Thanks.

An update for anyone interested, these bands are definitely a modification that were hand sewn on. I'd hate to remove them as I can only imagine some wife lovingly stitching her husband's hunting coat, but unfortunately it's 2025 and walking around with red arm bands is probably not a good idea. Also had a broken button that I'll need to find a replacement for.

I have a well off friend whose wife buys him expensive name brand clothes. I asked why, and he said because they last longer. Brands I know she buys him include AG jeans, James Perse, Finisterre, and Patagonia.

I wondered if you guys have found that nice brands actually do hold up better, and if so, do they hold up better enough to justify cost?

I'm on the hunt for a book holder or stand that makes it easier to read while lying flat on my back. I love getting cozy with a book, but holding it up for long periods can be tiring, especially with heavier books.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

• Hands-free or minimal effort to hold the book in place
• Works well with hardcovers and paperbacks
• Ideally something that’s adjustable or doesn’t require me to constantly shift around
• Bonus points if it’s lightweight and portable

We bought Brooklinen sheets 3 years ago and love them. But I just found lots of tears due to the material wearing down near the bottom. Instead of buying another set I’m looking for another brand that will last longer and pref. NOT $200.

TIA

Here is my cooler master HAF.

This beast can support almost anything, I still have it since 2010 and it also has the original fans installed !

I keep it because it has 5 hdd slots and 6 more 5,25 slots that can be adapted to fit hdd and i use it for running my home NAS .

The monitor atop is a 24” screen, the board inside the case is a full atx board , not a mini arx!

What would recommend luggage wise that is at a reasonable price point 200$ tops , and that is a solid choice. I’m travelling soon and need a good sturdy suitcase and carry on.

I am visiting Singapore in March. What would be some BIFL items, or good items to buy from Singapore.