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 Shoppers with roughly 4.1M members. It has been around since 2011. It has a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Home Shopping communities list.

Roughly 703K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bifl, Tired, and Request. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention electric kettle, smartwatch, and sofa.

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Established 2011
4.1M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Chat

Only 8% of Home Shopping communities have live chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +703K members
Growth: +21.0% / 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: 597K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 37K members
  • Nov: 8K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    28 posts in the past month
    1. SAHM of 3 looking for house shoes/slippers with good support that actually last more than a couple of years
    2. Desperate for a durable heating pad
    3. Best Screen Protectors these days?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    SAHM of 3 looking for house shoes/slippers with good support that actually last more than a couple of years · Desperate for a durable heating pad · Best Screen Protectors these days?
    28
  • Advice Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Vans are now only lasting me 3 months. What are some quality alternative brands?
    2. Second hand solid wood table buying advice
    3. SAMSONITE WARRANTY HELP
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Vans are now only lasting me 3 months. What are some quality alternative brands? · Second hand solid wood table buying advice · SAMSONITE WARRANTY HELP
    6
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Disappointed in Teva's quality, but absolutely baffled by their customer service loop
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Disappointed in Teva's quality, but absolutely baffled by their customer service loop
    1

Topics

  • Bifl
    5 posts in the past month
    #1
    Bifl
    5
  • Tired
    3 posts in the past month
    #2
    Tired
    3
  • Request
    3 posts in the past month
    #3
    Request
    3
  • Clothing
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Clothing
    3
  • Hard
    2 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hard
    2

Flair

  • [Request]
    41 posts in the past month
    1. Vans are now only lasting me 3 months. What are some quality alternative brands?
    2. SAHM of 3 looking for house shoes/slippers with good support that actually last more than a couple of years
    3. Desperate for a durable heating pad
    #1
    [Request]
    Vans are now only lasting me 3 months. What are some quality alternative brands? · SAHM of 3 looking for house shoes/slippers with good support that actually last more than a couple of years · Desperate for a durable heating pad
    41
  • Discussion
    34 posts in the past month
    1. Why does it feel like I have to do a PHD level of research to buy anything of quality? What is your criteria before purchasing something?
    2. Unpopular opinion: A product doesn’t need to last forever to be BIFL. It needs to be repairable.
    3. Do not buy anything Epson
    #2
    Discussion
    Why does it feel like I have to do a PHD level of research to buy anything of quality? What is your criteria before purchasing something? · Unpopular opinion: A product doesn’t need to last forever to be BIFL. It needs to be repairable. · Do not buy anything Epson
    34
  • Vintage
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Altec Lansing speakers. At least 26 years old. Delivers like brand new.
    2. 1954 wedding gift Sunbeam Mixmaster Model 10, faithfully serving its original family.
    3. Italian double Wall insulated inox steel coffee Cup "P.B. Nanni"
    #3
    Vintage
    Altec Lansing speakers. At least 26 years old. Delivers like brand new. · 1954 wedding gift Sunbeam Mixmaster Model 10, faithfully serving its original family. · Italian double Wall insulated inox steel coffee Cup "P.B. Nanni"
    7
  • Review
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Shoutout to this laundry basket! Had it for at least 15 years, possibly 20. Sterlite Heavy Duty 1230
    2. Asics running shoes are peak
    3. Briggs & Riley 53cm Baseline Spinner
    #4
    Review
    Shoutout to this laundry basket! Had it for at least 15 years, possibly 20. Sterlite Heavy Duty 1230 · Asics running shoes are peak · Briggs & Riley 53cm Baseline Spinner
    4
  • Warranty
    3 posts in the past month
    1. iFixit and their lifetime guarantee ACTUALLY WORKS!
    2. SAMSONITE WARRANTY HELP
    3. Disappointed in Teva's quality, but absolutely baffled by their customer service loop
    #5
    Warranty
    iFixit and their lifetime guarantee ACTUALLY WORKS! · SAMSONITE WARRANTY HELP · Disappointed in Teva's quality, but absolutely baffled by their customer service loop
    3

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 Shoppers 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 4.1M 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 Shoppers.
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 Home Shopping communities like?
Communities for finding the best products, reading reviews, sharing deals, and making smarter purchasing decisions across home goods, electronics, appliances, and more.
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