Community Overview
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. It is the 1st largest community in the Business topic page and the 1st largest community in the Reselling topic page.
Roughly 684K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bifl, Tired, and Recommendations. 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 GummySearchYearly: +684K members
Growth: +22.1% / 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: 321K members
2013
+57K new
2014
+44K new
2015
+42K new
2016
+68K new
2017
+123K new
2018
+151K new
2019
+136K new
2020
+191K new
2023
+987K new
2024
+860K new
2025
+750K new
2026
+321K new
Past year (monthly)
- Jul: 81K members
- 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: 43K members
July 2025
+81K new
August 2025
+65K new
September 2025
+39K new
October 2025
+37K new
November 2025
+62K new
December 2025
+63K new
January 2026
+74K new
February 2026
+44K new
March 2026
+53K new
April 2026
+53K new
May 2026
+54K new
June 2026
+43K new
Themes
- Solution Requests21 posts in the past month
- Just bought a zero g hose that is already leaking. Any recs?
- Bamboo vs percale vs linen for hot sleepers who want sheets to last?
- Durable Casio F-91W wristwatch or similar
#121Solution RequestsJust bought a zero g hose that is already leaking. Any recs? · Bamboo vs percale vs linen for hot sleepers who want sheets to last? · Durable Casio F-91W wristwatch or similar - Advice Requests14 posts in the past month
- Experience on Zojirushi rice cooker
- Why do my Levi's attract lint so much when my Dickies are immune to it?
- This Bernzomatic torch has lasted almost five years in the weather sitting on my back porch. Blizzards, ice storms, extreme wind and extreme heat.
#214Advice RequestsExperience on Zojirushi rice cooker · Why do my Levi's attract lint so much when my Dickies are immune to it? · This Bernzomatic torch has lasted almost five years in the weather sitting on my back porch. Blizzards, ice storms, extreme wind and extreme heat. - Money Talk2 posts in the past month
- Should I Buy This Vacuum on FB Marketplace?
- $1500 budget for a wedding gift
#32Money TalkShould I Buy This Vacuum on FB Marketplace? · $1500 budget for a wedding gift - Pain & Anger1 post in the past month
- White sneakers bad worn soles
#41Pain & AngerWhite sneakers bad worn soles
Topics
- Bifl79 posts in the past month
- A true BIFL : I bought this Cosmo clock in 1984 when a student. Still used today.
- Completed my BIFL bottle set, found the TKPro today at the thrift store.
- New BIFL Darn Tough Socks
#179BiflA true BIFL : I bought this Cosmo clock in 1984 when a student. Still used today. · Completed my BIFL bottle set, found the TKPro today at the thrift store. · New BIFL Darn Tough Socks - Tired56 posts in the past month#256Tired
- Recommendations29 posts in the past month#329Recommendations
- Durable20 posts in the past month
- Lunch box that will last a carer
#420DurableLunch box that will last a carer - Recommend18 posts in the past month#518Recommend
Flair
- [Request]64 posts in the past month
- Experience on Zojirushi rice cooker
- Just bought a zero g hose that is already leaking. Any recs?
- A pocket pen that lasts forever
#164[Request]Experience on Zojirushi rice cooker · Just bought a zero g hose that is already leaking. Any recs? · A pocket pen that lasts forever - Discussion56 posts in the past month
- This chair makes me reconsider my spending habits every year.
- Bougie bias is where somebody thinks an item is high quality because they paid a lot for it. What are some examples of bougie bias that you have seen?
- Logitech Z-2300 used daily for almost 20 years. Got them for Christmas in 2006 from Circuit City.
#256DiscussionThis chair makes me reconsider my spending habits every year. · Bougie bias is where somebody thinks an item is high quality because they paid a lot for it. What are some examples of bougie bias that you have seen? · Logitech Z-2300 used daily for almost 20 years. Got them for Christmas in 2006 from Circuit City. - Vintage38 posts in the past month
- My parent's 53 year old KitchenAid mixer.
- My grandfather's 60-70 year old wooden clothes brush. Still works perfectly and keeps all my clothes looking beautiful.
- 36 year old toddler jacket. Was mine, and now handed down to my oldest son. It will be handed down to my youngest in a couple years. A 3 generation coat. Perfect condition.
#338VintageMy parent's 53 year old KitchenAid mixer. · My grandfather's 60-70 year old wooden clothes brush. Still works perfectly and keeps all my clothes looking beautiful. · 36 year old toddler jacket. Was mine, and now handed down to my oldest son. It will be handed down to my youngest in a couple years. A 3 generation coat. Perfect condition. - Review15 posts in the past month
- 12 year daily carry Nite Ize carabiner came in a 2 pack; found the other unused today. They were both black
- What everyday carry item have you owned for 10+ years that still works perfectly?
- My Popov leather wallet after 4 years
#415Review12 year daily carry Nite Ize carabiner came in a 2 pack; found the other unused today. They were both black · What everyday carry item have you owned for 10+ years that still works perfectly? · My Popov leather wallet after 4 years - Currently sold11 posts in the past month
- Hot take: if a product needs an app to function, it's on a countdown
- Tongue cleaners. Buy a metal one! Something that doesn’t need to be disposable but some reason we’ve decided is.
- The pros and cons of forever titanium teapots
#511Currently soldHot take: if a product needs an app to function, it's on a countdown · Tongue cleaners. Buy a metal one! Something that doesn’t need to be disposable but some reason we’ve decided is. · The pros and cons of forever titanium teapots
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
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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.
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