About r/BuyItForLife
For practical, durable and quality made products that are made to last. **Reminder:** Please use the search function before making a request. The Mission Statement: http://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/jtjuz/bi4l_mission_statement_rules_etc/
The community at a glance
r/BuyItForLife is a Subreddit for Business Owners and Resellers with roughly 3.8M members. It has been around since 2011. It has a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Reselling communities list. It is the 1st largest community in the Business topic page.
Roughly 692K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Tired, Bifl, and Worst. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention electric kettle, smartwatch, and sofa.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a realtime chat
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 57K members
- 2014: 44K members
- 2015: 42K members
- 2016: 68K members
- 2017: 123K members
- 2018: 151K members
- 2019: 136K members
- 2020: 191K members
- 2023: 987K members
- 2024: 860K members
- 2025: 750K members
- 2026: 369K members
Past year (monthly)
- Aug: 65K members
- Sep: 39K members
- Oct: 37K members
- Nov: 62K members
- Dec: 63K members
- Jan: 74K members
- Feb: 44K members
- Mar: 53K members
- Apr: 53K members
- May: 54K members
- Jun: 59K members
- Jul: 32K members
Themes
- Solution Requests28 posts in the past month
- where are you finding good quality clothes at reasonable prices?
- What's the best juicer right now
- Looking for leather boots for women
#128Solution Requestswhere are you finding good quality clothes at reasonable prices? · What's the best juicer right now · Looking for leather boots for women - Advice Requests1 post in the past month
- Sock recommendation please?
#21Advice RequestsSock recommendation please?
Topics
- Tired55 posts in the past month#155Tired
- Bifl23 posts in the past month
- What’s a completely unnecessary BIFL ~$10,000 thing to celebrate a nice milestone?
- Watch arrived, BIFL EDC complete
- BIFL Carry-On Roller Bag Recommendations?
#223BiflWhat’s a completely unnecessary BIFL ~$10,000 thing to celebrate a nice milestone? · Watch arrived, BIFL EDC complete · BIFL Carry-On Roller Bag Recommendations? - Worst8 posts in the past month#38Worst
- Pillow8 posts in the past month#48Pillow
- Annoying7 posts in the past month#57Annoying
Flair
- [Request]47 posts in the past month
- What’s a completely unnecessary BIFL ~$10,000 thing to celebrate a nice milestone?
- Good Women’s Sandals
- trendy-ish oversized living room chairs that are actually comfortable and worth it?
#147[Request]What’s a completely unnecessary BIFL ~$10,000 thing to celebrate a nice milestone? · Good Women’s Sandals · trendy-ish oversized living room chairs that are actually comfortable and worth it? - Discussion24 posts in the past month
- What’s a comfort or routine-related item you bought expecting very little from, but it ended up lasting for years?
- where are you finding good quality clothes at reasonable prices?
- Irish setter Ashby boots
#224DiscussionWhat’s a comfort or routine-related item you bought expecting very little from, but it ended up lasting for years? · where are you finding good quality clothes at reasonable prices? · Irish setter Ashby boots - Vintage6 posts in the past month
- My dad started his practice with this beauty in 1985
- 1991 Schwinn Crosscut still cruising fine on the Streets of Chicago
- This cap is from around the late 50s-early 60s, and it has been passed down since my great grandfather. I still wear it in the autumn and winter
#36VintageMy dad started his practice with this beauty in 1985 · 1991 Schwinn Crosscut still cruising fine on the Streets of Chicago · This cap is from around the late 50s-early 60s, and it has been passed down since my great grandfather. I still wear it in the autumn and winter - Currently sold6 posts in the past month
- Sad/hopeful day. Replacing my LL bean canvas shirt after 20 years
- OXO Good Grips manual can opener still smooth after 12+ years of heavy meal prep
- Victorinox Classic SD keychain scissors, carried daily since 2010 and still my go-to tool
#46Currently soldSad/hopeful day. Replacing my LL bean canvas shirt after 20 years · OXO Good Grips manual can opener still smooth after 12+ years of heavy meal prep · Victorinox Classic SD keychain scissors, carried daily since 2010 and still my go-to tool - Repair2 posts in the past month
- Can I save this leather bag?
- Is this faucet fixable?
#52RepairCan I save this leather bag? · Is this faucet fixable?
Product recommendations
- electric kettle3 posts in the past month
- Looking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting
- Looking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting!!!
- Looking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting!!!
#13electric kettleLooking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting · Looking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting!!! · Looking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting!!! - smartwatch3 posts in the past month
- What is the best smartwatch out there?
- The best smartwatch on the market to buy in YOUR opinion?
- The best smartwatch on the market to buy in YOUR opinion?
#23smartwatchWhat is the best smartwatch out there? · The best smartwatch on the market to buy in YOUR opinion? · The best smartwatch on the market to buy in YOUR opinion? - sofa3 posts in the past month
- What’s the best sofa you’ve ever bought and why?
- best long lasting sofa? Love sac? leather?
- Best long lasting sofa brand? (Housewarming gift)
#33sofaWhat’s the best sofa you’ve ever bought and why? · best long lasting sofa? Love sac? leather? · Best long lasting sofa brand? (Housewarming gift) - wired earbuds2 posts in the past month
- best wired earbuds with mic
- Best wired earbuds in 2025?
#42wired earbudsbest wired earbuds with mic · Best wired earbuds in 2025? - air fryer2 posts in the past month
- Best air fryer on market?
- Best Air Fryer Under $100? Need Recommendations
#52air fryerBest air fryer on market? · Best Air Fryer Under $100? Need Recommendations
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/BuyItForLife for?
- Best for Business Owners and Resellers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with live chat.
- Is r/BuyItForLife free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/BuyItForLife have?
- Roughly 3.8M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/BuyItForLife on?
- r/BuyItForLife runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/BuyItForLife cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/BuyItForLife is organized under Business Owners, Resellers.
- How do I join r/BuyItForLife?
- You can join r/BuyItForLife by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Business communities like?
- A broad topic that covers everything from solo business owners to startup teams and larger operators. You will find communities on Discord, Reddit, and Slack focused on strategy, growth, operations, and the day-to-day grind of running something. Good for getting outside perspectives, finding collaborators, or just talking through problems with people who actually get it.
Monthly Stats
- 16
- Views /mo
- 13
- Visitors /mo
- 3
- Referrals /mo
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