Quality gear from long ago that stood the test of time (30 Photos)
JVC VN-300 amplifier from the 70s that will continue to run in our home for a few decades.
-mantassink
Scotch brand desk dispenser (for tape, obviously). Cast iron, made in Canada.
-Sutarmekeg
P-38 can opener developed in 1942.
-BC4235
GE two alarm clock – this guy has been waking me up since I purchased it new in 1991. It has never failed me with a 9 volt battery backup.
-tananolee8898
18 year old Leatherman Wave. Got it when I was 12 and still use it regularly.
-Poodogmillionaire
This Sunbeam mixmaster has been in my family for 50 years and still going strong.
-Begoniaceae
Y’all should appreciate this. My 1976 IH Cub 1650. Driveshaft driven American made iron. A couple years ago I did a lil work on it; buncha new parts, LED lights, MSD ignition coil, some cosmetics. Original engine still though and she runs great. 45 years old and still doing work year round.
-Purposeful_traveler
Came across a well maintained Stanley Aladdin Thermos/Cooler Combo. The mugs were a nice bonus.
-Borpf
Just snagged these vintage luggage pieces for $8. 1960s maybe?
-cherrybombsnpopcorn
My parent’s Blender. From late 70s- early 80s.
-ThrowAway4Chu
My dad is retiring today. He’s used this HP Finance Calculator almost daily since the late 80’s.
-fonzie141
My mom bought a set Visionware Cookware in the mid 80s from a traveling salesman who visited her work. 30+ years later I’m using them and they still are still in fantastic condition.
-Dtr45
Wanted to share my dad’s elementary Swingline 99 from 60s.
-Thetruebanchi
I refreshed this sturdy little stool from 1975.
-laurel-eye
My grandparents have had this same Kirby vacuum for at least 30 years, most likely longer than that. Still works great.
-bananasincognito
A British made, $300 toaster that I only paid 60 bucks for it at Goodwill. These things last generations.
-The_Dude_is_bueno
16.99. cant believe it.
-InTheHamIAm
My BIFL Vitamix (Model 10) – 15 years owned, recently refurbished.
-RoboticGanja
Maytag still churning out laundry 45 years later and counting.
-murphyslawwhore
Someone didn’t realize what they had and threw this Herman Miller Aeron to the curb this morning which I snatched up. Apart from a small tear in the upholstery it’s still in great shape after 21 years.
-admiral_clam
Dad’s 1920s or 30s GE fridge. Been in the family for decades and still works fine.
-Datsun350z
My grandmother’s Norwegian steel, Hickory Farms (of Ohio) cheese plane which she’s had since she worked there in 1977.
-Uncle_Junk
Buy it for a couple lives. My grandfather’s Dobbs felt hat.
-Mightnotapply
My family bought some of these Revereware pots in the 60’s, the rest came from thrift shops. I cook with them almost every day.
-RadiationS1knes
Getting the Red Wings prepped for their fifth winter.
-7bladesofgrass
$5 Goodwill score. Think it was made in the 60s based on similar pictures online.
-wiener_dawg
My lighter is as old as I am (32 years) and still works perfectly!
-SpinAWebofSound
My Rolex Oyster Perpetual made in 1970. Over 50 years old and still running flawlessly.