r/BuyItForLife

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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 3.9M 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 658K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Durable, Bifl, and Worst. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention electric kettle, smartwatch, and sofa.

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Established 2011
3.9M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +658K members
Growth: +20.1% / year

Member 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: 472K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 72K members
  • Aug: 44K members
  • Sep: 19K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    47 posts in the past month
    1. A decent trimmer that'll last more than 2-3 years? Braun feels like a scam
    2. SCISSORS: Spend $25 and have a pair of high quality, heavy, sharp, scissors that are a pleasure to use every time you get them out.
    3. Buy the right dog harness - it can save thousands of $ on vet bills
    #1
    Solution Requests
    A decent trimmer that'll last more than 2-3 years? Braun feels like a scam · SCISSORS: Spend $25 and have a pair of high quality, heavy, sharp, scissors that are a pleasure to use every time you get them out. · Buy the right dog harness - it can save thousands of $ on vet bills
    47
  • Advice Requests
    11 posts in the past month
    1. These are fully encapsulated in silicone with metal underneath, no glued seams. Are these good?
    2. Stainless steel kitchen items review
    3. My 1960s Oster Model 10 Progienic. My mom has had these for decades. Still going strong 60 years later.
    #2
    Advice Requests
    These are fully encapsulated in silicone with metal underneath, no glued seams. Are these good? · Stainless steel kitchen items review · My 1960s Oster Model 10 Progienic. My mom has had these for decades. Still going strong 60 years later.
    11
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. What do you currently own that’s on its last legs that will be next to impossible to replace?
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    What do you currently own that’s on its last legs that will be next to impossible to replace?
    1

Topics

  • Durable
    30 posts in the past month
    1. Where can I buy very durable tights?
    #1
    Durable
    Where can I buy very durable tights?
    30
  • Bifl
    18 posts in the past month
    1. eneloops are the only real BIFL tech item. my mice are just temporary plastic shells.
    #2
    Bifl
    eneloops are the only real BIFL tech item. my mice are just temporary plastic shells.
    18
  • Worst
    8 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    8
  • Best
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best walking pad treadmill that hold up long term? Sick of buying cheap junk that breaks
    #4
    Best
    Best walking pad treadmill that hold up long term? Sick of buying cheap junk that breaks
    8
  • Shoes
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Mens trail running shoes
    2. ISO shoes that won’t make my narrow heels bleed
    #5
    Shoes
    Mens trail running shoes · ISO shoes that won’t make my narrow heels bleed
    7

Flair

  • [Request]
    68 posts in the past month
    1. A decent trimmer that'll last more than 2-3 years? Braun feels like a scam
    2. My husband wrecked by leather portfolio - replacement?
    3. What wedding gift do you still use?
    #1
    [Request]
    A decent trimmer that'll last more than 2-3 years? Braun feels like a scam · My husband wrecked by leather portfolio - replacement? · What wedding gift do you still use?
    68
  • Discussion
    47 posts in the past month
    1. Well this tops all of my best Facebook marketplace finds! $3,500 MSRP Speed Queen set for $700!!! 3 1/2 years of original manufacturer warranty left transferred to my name as well. Still can’t believe it!
    2. I bought this because this sub told me to
    3. What household item did your parents buy once and never replace?
    #2
    Discussion
    Well this tops all of my best Facebook marketplace finds! $3,500 MSRP Speed Queen set for $700!!! 3 1/2 years of original manufacturer warranty left transferred to my name as well. Still can’t believe it! · I bought this because this sub told me to · What household item did your parents buy once and never replace?
    47
  • Vintage
    41 posts in the past month
    1. $8 at a Habitat Restore
    2. Busted out my grandparents’ vintage GE waffle baker after more than 15 years
    3. Found an Ekornes Stressless for $60 at a Restore for Humanity
    #3
    Vintage
    $8 at a Habitat Restore · Busted out my grandparents’ vintage GE waffle baker after more than 15 years · Found an Ekornes Stressless for $60 at a Restore for Humanity
    41
  • Review
    26 posts in the past month
    1. So here’s my Polywood shout-out
    2. The Case for the IKEA VARDAGEN Carbon Steel Pan
    3. SCISSORS: Spend $25 and have a pair of high quality, heavy, sharp, scissors that are a pleasure to use every time you get them out.
    #4
    Review
    So here’s my Polywood shout-out · The Case for the IKEA VARDAGEN Carbon Steel Pan · SCISSORS: Spend $25 and have a pair of high quality, heavy, sharp, scissors that are a pleasure to use every time you get them out.
    26
  • Currently sold
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Furniture stores still sell plain appliances
    2. Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots, still has use even after the dog got them, and with some modifications
    3. 15 years of regular use and still going strong - the Oster Classic 76
    #5
    Currently sold
    Furniture stores still sell plain appliances · Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots, still has use even after the dog got them, and with some modifications · 15 years of regular use and still going strong - the Oster Classic 76
    6

Product recommendations

  • electric kettle
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting
    2. Looking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting!!!
    3. Looking for the best electric kettle that won’t break the bank + long lasting!!!
    #1
    electric kettle
    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!!!
    3
  • smartwatch
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best smartwatch out there?
    2. The best smartwatch on the market to buy in YOUR opinion?
    3. The best smartwatch on the market to buy in YOUR opinion?
    #2
    smartwatch
    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?
    3
  • sofa
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the best sofa you’ve ever bought and why?
    2. best long lasting sofa? Love sac? leather?
    3. Best long lasting sofa brand? (Housewarming gift)
    #3
    sofa
    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)
    3
  • wired earbuds
    2 posts in the past month
    1. best wired earbuds with mic
    2. Best wired earbuds in 2025?
    #4
    wired earbuds
    best wired earbuds with mic · Best wired earbuds in 2025?
    2
  • air fryer
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best air fryer on market?
    2. Best Air Fryer Under $100? Need Recommendations
    #5
    air fryer
    Best air fryer on market? · Best Air Fryer Under $100? Need Recommendations
    2
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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 3.9M 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.
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