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 4.0M members. It has been around since 2011. It has a live chat communication style. It is the 1st largest community in the Business topic page and the 1st largest community in the Reselling topic page.
Roughly 713K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bifl, Clothing, and Kitchen. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Pain & Anger. 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: 553K members
Past year (monthly)
- 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: 72K members
- Aug: 44K members
- Sep: 99K members
- Oct: 1K members
Themes
- Solution Requests18 posts in the past month
- Pillow cases that are durable and don't slide off pillows easily (material of them barely matters)
- $730 repair for washing machine…looking for a new one.
- Replacement lunch box/man purse recommendations
#118Solution RequestsPillow cases that are durable and don't slide off pillows easily (material of them barely matters) · $730 repair for washing machine…looking for a new one. · Replacement lunch box/man purse recommendations - Pain & Anger1 post in the past month
- It’s depressing that buying a basic home appliance today feels like purchasing a temporary 3-year subscription
#21Pain & AngerIt’s depressing that buying a basic home appliance today feels like purchasing a temporary 3-year subscription
Topics
- Bifl5 posts in the past month#15Bifl
- Clothing3 posts in the past month
- Looking for a Good Cashmere Sweater
#23ClothingLooking for a Good Cashmere Sweater - Kitchen2 posts in the past month#32Kitchen
- Bags2 posts in the past month#42Bags
- Cast Iron Pan2 posts in the past month#52Cast Iron Pan
Flair
- [Request]45 posts in the past month
- Actually Warm Cotton Winter Couch Blanket
- Just my torso is cold, so...camisole it is, but which one?
- Whisk recommendations!
#145[Request]Actually Warm Cotton Winter Couch Blanket · Just my torso is cold, so...camisole it is, but which one? · Whisk recommendations! - Discussion29 posts in the past month
- BIFL is the epitome of dead internet theory
- If they’re all polycarbonate, why does luggage cost $150 vs $500?
- What are good ergonomic chairs that are not Herman Miller,Steelcase?
#229DiscussionBIFL is the epitome of dead internet theory · If they’re all polycarbonate, why does luggage cost $150 vs $500? · What are good ergonomic chairs that are not Herman Miller,Steelcase? - Review9 posts in the past month
- Kenmore Heavy Duty washer & dryer bought by my parents in1988 (which I inherited and still use regularly)
- Thought the $360 Thursday Boot Company leather jackets would be BIFL, but I was wrong
- Best sling bag I’ve owned
#39ReviewKenmore Heavy Duty washer & dryer bought by my parents in1988 (which I inherited and still use regularly) · Thought the $360 Thursday Boot Company leather jackets would be BIFL, but I was wrong · Best sling bag I’ve owned - Repair5 posts in the past month
- My restored hifi amps, Bogen DB110s from 1955
- Non-replaceable batteries in electronics have completely ruined modern consumer hardware
- Here's my 45 year old Casablanca ceiling fan that just died today
#45RepairMy restored hifi amps, Bogen DB110s from 1955 · Non-replaceable batteries in electronics have completely ruined modern consumer hardware · Here's my 45 year old Casablanca ceiling fan that just died today - Vintage5 posts in the past month
- 1995 Aladdin Stanley Cooler lunchbox with A-944DH thermos
- Socks ( boring I know, but....)
- My weekly used La pavoni espresso machine
#55Vintage1995 Aladdin Stanley Cooler lunchbox with A-944DH thermos · Socks ( boring I know, but....) · My weekly used La pavoni espresso machine
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 4.0M 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
- 18
- Views /mo (+80%)
- 18
- Visitors /mo (+100%)
- 0
- Referrals /mo
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