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 3.9M 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 2nd largest community in the Reselling topic page.
Roughly 674K 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.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a realtime chat
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchYearly: +674K members
Growth: +21.1% / 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: 410K 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
+410K new
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: 2K members
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
+59K new
July 2026
+72K new
August 2026
+2K new
Themes
- Solution Requests57 posts in the past month
- Toilet seat with lid that I can sit on
- Free Oreck vacuum cleaned up nicely.
- Looking for good bedsheets
#157Solution RequestsToilet seat with lid that I can sit on · Free Oreck vacuum cleaned up nicely. · Looking for good bedsheets - Advice Requests9 posts in the past month
- If you want a true BIFL kettle, here is why "Stainless Steel" on the box isn't enough.
- Carhartt rugged flex vs wrangler riggs ranger, which is better quality and more durable?
- Old vs New Briggs and Riley
#29Advice RequestsIf you want a true BIFL kettle, here is why "Stainless Steel" on the box isn't enough. · Carhartt rugged flex vs wrangler riggs ranger, which is better quality and more durable? · Old vs New Briggs and Riley - Pain & Anger4 posts in the past month
- Bought a bed from The Futon Shop. Biggest mistake ever.
- Blaklader pants already ripped
- 35+ yr Oster coffee grinder RIP
#34Pain & AngerBought a bed from The Futon Shop. Biggest mistake ever. · Blaklader pants already ripped · 35+ yr Oster coffee grinder RIP - Ideas1 post in the past month
- What cycling gear have you actually owned long enough to call it buy it for life?
#41IdeasWhat cycling gear have you actually owned long enough to call it buy it for life?
Topics
- Tired55 posts in the past month#155Tired
- Bifl31 posts in the past month
- If you want a true BIFL kettle, here is why "Stainless Steel" on the box isn't enough.
- Anyone have a recommendation for a good bifl pitchfork?
- Please help me choose a BIFL wallet M49
#231BiflIf you want a true BIFL kettle, here is why "Stainless Steel" on the box isn't enough. · Anyone have a recommendation for a good bifl pitchfork? · Please help me choose a BIFL wallet M49 - Pillow8 posts in the past month#38Pillow
- Annoying7 posts in the past month#47Annoying
- Good7 posts in the past month#57Good
Flair
- [Request]87 posts in the past month
- What's the cheapest thing you own that has outlasted everything expensive you've bought?
- Toilet seat with lid that I can sit on
- Looking for good bedsheets
#187[Request]What's the cheapest thing you own that has outlasted everything expensive you've bought? · Toilet seat with lid that I can sit on · Looking for good bedsheets - Discussion55 posts in the past month
- Before you shop at an outlet, know which of these 40 brands make cheaper, lower-quality goods for their factory stores.
- When will the enshittification end?
- Kodiak Canvas 12x12 wall tent and front awning addition. It's big and heavy, but is made tough as nails. It's great for our yearly week long camping trip.
#255DiscussionBefore you shop at an outlet, know which of these 40 brands make cheaper, lower-quality goods for their factory stores. · When will the enshittification end? · Kodiak Canvas 12x12 wall tent and front awning addition. It's big and heavy, but is made tough as nails. It's great for our yearly week long camping trip. - Review20 posts in the past month
- Kirkland Merino Wool Socks 🧦
- My T-shirts keep dying. Testing 4 shirts (€20–€150) to find out whether expensive tees really last longer - Week 4
- Your Cookware Got Worse On Purpose: Who Owns Pyrex & All-Clad Now
#320ReviewKirkland Merino Wool Socks 🧦 · My T-shirts keep dying. Testing 4 shirts (€20–€150) to find out whether expensive tees really last longer - Week 4 · Your Cookware Got Worse On Purpose: Who Owns Pyrex & All-Clad Now - Vintage17 posts in the past month
- My Sony Dream Machine from 1991 still going strong
- 1984 bench. They don't make cushions like these anymore
- General Electric toaster oven. Wedding gift to my aunt 44 years ago.
#417VintageMy Sony Dream Machine from 1991 still going strong · 1984 bench. They don't make cushions like these anymore · General Electric toaster oven. Wedding gift to my aunt 44 years ago. - Currently sold9 posts in the past month
- Filson Original Briefcase found at Goodwill for $15!!
- Venting: I am so tired of everything becoming disposable, even simple things like can openers
- Philips electric shaver 16 and 36 years old
#59Currently soldFilson Original Briefcase found at Goodwill for $15!! · Venting: I am so tired of everything becoming disposable, even simple things like can openers · Philips electric shaver 16 and 36 years old
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 3.9M 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.
Monthly Stats
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- Views /mo (+100%)
- 12
- Visitors /mo (+71%)
- 1
- Referrals /mo (-50%)
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r/Thrifting
Share your thrifting experiences and advice here. Wearing an outfit you got almost all of for a fraction of the cost? Show it off! Just bought an amazing couch at the local Goodwill? Post it here. If possible, include the thrift store name and location (city or state/province will do) in case someone else in your area is looking for a new place to shop :)