“They served me well for 6 years, but it was time. $220 plus a $60 resole a couple of years ago from the local cobbler. Looking forward to another 6 years. I’ve blown through $200+ Red Wings and Timberlands in months, but these never failed me. (The holes happened a few months ago).”
1
“This carpet (bought in 1992) lost its red where it was exposed to sunlight.”
2
“My wood-fired oven brush after a year of heavy use vs A new one.”
3
“5 years, time to retire the Coast. Can’t find the same model, but here is its replacement. Thanks for never leaving me in the dark!”
4
“New Vans vs Old Vans. Wish I could remember how many years I wore the old ones. Please don’t mind the dirty floors of my old camper van, LOL. This was taken in 2017 while traveling — stopped in Flagstaff, AZ to pick up a new pair!”
5
“Water heater elements.”
6
“New apron after 9 months of part-time work.”
7
“Replaced my partner’s 23-year-old wallet with a slightly used version.”
8
“Perfect gradient, effect of chlorine over one year on pool towels at the hotel where I work.”
9
“2 and a half years in the Pilbara desert vs Brand new.”
10
“A Lego I built when I was a kid, based on a catalog picture vs. The actual Lego set I bought 15 years later.”
11
“11 years’ worth of hiding my mistakes.”
12
“These glasses cases: One carried every day in my pocket for a year or so.”
13
“This is the same doll, one after 32 years of love, the other still pristine.”
14
“2-year-old vs 2-week-old cookie sheet.”
15
“14 years of clanging against food & water dishes.”
16
“I cleaned my dad’s 30-year-old leather chair.”
17
“I only use 4 buttons on my microwave.”
18
“A wind-up music toy from my mom’s childhood (1960s) and one my toddler got for Christmas.”