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Do lifetime warranties make something BIFL? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by joshthewaster@sh.itjust.works to c/BuyItForLife@kbin.social

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I'd like a place where warranties aren't a factor when discussing BIFL items. I know that some feel otherwise but for me the appeal of BIFL is NOT frugality (though it often overlaps) but rather in owning high quality, long lasting, repairable items. It also has an aspect of sustainability as I hope to only buy one of something and not have to consume multiples of the same thing when I replace them with a warranty. Also worth noting is that warranties are only good as long as the company issuing them still exists and honors them but high quality things will continue to work.

Anyway, excited to see this community here but I'd like a rule against warranties being considered when assessing if something is BIFL.

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[–] gonzoleroy@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

I think having a rule against considering lifetime warranties is taking it too far. If a company believes in its product to the extent they offer lifetime replacement, it stands to reason that consumers can "buy it for life".

Sure there will be schemers who offer this deal to make short-term money, knowing full well they plan to fold. That's why I think it's important to look at both the product and company history before shelling out on something, and all of that makes for good discussion around here.