r/BuyItForLife

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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 3.9M 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 661K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Tired, Bifl, and Pillow. 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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This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +661K members
Growth: +20.4% / 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: 439K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 72K members
  • Aug: 30K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    42 posts in the past month
    1. Buy the right dog harness - it can save thousands of $ on vet bills
    2. Help Me Choose a $500 BIFL Gift
    3. Looking for actual high-quality bath towels/sets
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Buy the right dog harness - it can save thousands of $ on vet bills · Help Me Choose a $500 BIFL Gift · Looking for actual high-quality bath towels/sets
    42
  • Advice Requests
    26 posts in the past month
    1. Eley hose reel recommendation
    2. Best mattress from Costco?
    3. Looking for a BIFL winter jacket
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Eley hose reel recommendation · Best mattress from Costco? · Looking for a BIFL winter jacket
    26

Topics

  • Tired
    54 posts in the past month
    #1
    Tired
    54
  • Bifl
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Help Me Choose a $500 BIFL Gift
    2. Soldering Iron: Looking for recommendations for a good BIFL soldering iron. It can be new or old, the main requirement is that it is BIFL, repairable if needed and of good quality. Cheers!
    #2
    Bifl
    Help Me Choose a $500 BIFL Gift · Soldering Iron: Looking for recommendations for a good BIFL soldering iron. It can be new or old, the main requirement is that it is BIFL, repairable if needed and of good quality. Cheers!
    19
  • Pillow
    8 posts in the past month
    #3
    Pillow
    8
  • Backpack
    8 posts in the past month
    1. I’ve used this Herschel backpack daily for about 10 years now, still looks brand new and even the bottom shows minimal wear
    2. Eastport Backpack Circa 2002
    3. What are my chances of getting a warranty replacement on my 13 year old North face backpack?
    #4
    Backpack
    I’ve used this Herschel backpack daily for about 10 years now, still looks brand new and even the bottom shows minimal wear · Eastport Backpack Circa 2002 · What are my chances of getting a warranty replacement on my 13 year old North face backpack?
    8
  • Annoying
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Annoying
    7

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  • [Request]
    104 posts in the past month
    1. Help Me Choose a $500 BIFL Gift
    2. What's a piece of fitness equipment you've owned for 10+ years and would buy again today?
    3. Eley hose reel recommendation
    #1
    [Request]
    Help Me Choose a $500 BIFL Gift · What's a piece of fitness equipment you've owned for 10+ years and would buy again today? · Eley hose reel recommendation
    104
  • Discussion
    36 posts in the past month
    1. I have been converting my house to all BIFL and I keep seeking made in Japan tools & blades objects 🇯🇵
    2. Speed queen dryer literally built for life
    3. Eddie Bauer bankrupt since Feb. 2026. BIFL status may change?
    #2
    Discussion
    I have been converting my house to all BIFL and I keep seeking made in Japan tools & blades objects 🇯🇵 · Speed queen dryer literally built for life · Eddie Bauer bankrupt since Feb. 2026. BIFL status may change?
    36
  • Vintage
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Busted out my grandparents’ vintage GE waffle baker after more than 15 years
    2. Oven my grandpa uses every day
    3. I love this antique Emerson fan I just restored. The entire thing is made of cast iron. There are bronze bearings on both sides of the motor that each have two felt wicks requiring oil. As well as brass gears for the oscillating part. It is very heavy, but I like the slight 60hz hum it makes.
    #3
    Vintage
    Busted out my grandparents’ vintage GE waffle baker after more than 15 years · Oven my grandpa uses every day · I love this antique Emerson fan I just restored. The entire thing is made of cast iron. There are bronze bearings on both sides of the motor that each have two felt wicks requiring oil. As well as brass gears for the oscillating part. It is very heavy, but I like the slight 60hz hum it makes.
    20
  • Review
    14 posts in the past month
    1. I’ve used this Herschel backpack daily for about 10 years now, still looks brand new and even the bottom shows minimal wear
    2. My washing machine remembers where it was on 9/11/01.
    3. Brother P-Touch still going…
    #4
    Review
    I’ve used this Herschel backpack daily for about 10 years now, still looks brand new and even the bottom shows minimal wear · My washing machine remembers where it was on 9/11/01. · Brother P-Touch still going…
    14
  • Currently sold
    6 posts in the past month
    1. My analog garage queens
    2. Briggs & Riley ZDX Suitcase
    3. ISO lunchbox replacement
    #5
    Currently sold
    My analog garage queens · Briggs & Riley ZDX Suitcase · ISO lunchbox replacement
    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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