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My default assumption is that if a product is using targeted (or really any digital ads) that it is garbage. I don't think I have ever seen a product advertised
by ndeast 3y ago
My default assumption is that if a product is using targeted (or really any digital ads) that it is garbage. I don't think I have ever seen a product advertised on social media that wasn't a drop shipped Chinese rebrand or just a straight up scam.
For a while now when ever a thing in my daily life needs replacement (or I have a need for a new thing) I spend a good amount of time researching those products to find the
often hidden gem buy it for life alternative. Wirecutter, Consumer reports, sometimes delving deep into hobbyist territory to find out what the true eccentrics are using and valuing. I'll do this with everything from new sponges, pots and pans, gym bags, audio equipment, umbrellas, luggage, boots, whatever. Although often times yes these options have a higher upfront cost, sometimes the better product costs the same or only marginally more, its just not as well advertised..
I think its probably some sick consumerist enjoyment, but I really do love investing in BIFL products. You have to replace them far less frequently, the experience of using a well made product is often far superior, and I get a lot of satisfaction out of taking care of and maintaining things rather than treating everything as disposable. Especially the seemingly menial things you use and interact with on a daily basis I love the feeling of upgrading my "kit".
I'm not saying that an $80 indestructible stainless steel dish rack changed my life, but after a long day - cleaning up after dinner, being able to fit my entire kitchen into a super sturdy rack that doesn't topple over, and is banked to drain into my sink instead of spilling onto my counter top and then onto the floor every single night really makes a difference.
- jeremyjh 3y agoYou should write it all up and then later cash in as a professional influencer.
- guepe 3y agoDo you happen to have a summary of your findings somewhere ? I'm all to improve my sponges, umbrellas, etc... !
- smugma 3y agoNot the OP but my $80 Yamasaki Japanese dish rack is great.
- guepe 3y agoNoted ! Mine sucks so I'll check it out.
- uejfiweun 3y agoI'd recommend r/buyitforlife. I'm not a big spender but the few products I have gotten after reading recommendations from there, I've been quite happy with.
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- ndeast 3y agoI really should start keeping track somewhere.. Here's a good list of things off the top of my head. Gustbuster Umbrella Zojila Rohan Dish Drainer GIR Spatulas/tools: https://gir.co/ https://gir.co/ Emile Henry Salt Pig WMF De Luxe Spice/Pepper Mill OXO makes a ton of fantastic kitchen and household products that I use. Dish Brushes, Cutting boards, toilet scrub brush, measuring cups, ice trays, vacuum sealed containers etc.) Kai 5210 8 inch Scissors Suwada Nail Nipper Classic (Nail Clippers) Nest Easy Breather Pillows Lilysilk 25 momme terse Silk Pillow Cases Zojirushi Neurofuzzy Rice Cooker Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl SimpleHuman Rectangular Step Can Trash Can Vitamix 5200 Blender Breville Toaster Oven/Air Fryer Breville Loose Leaf Tea Maker Lodge Cast Iron Pans AllClad D3 Stainless Steel Pans Iron Master Adjustable Dumbbells and Kettlebells Happy Hacking Pro 2 Mechanical Keyboard CST/x-keys L-Trac Trackball Mouse Uplift Commercial V2 Standing Desk Herman Miller Aeron Desk Chair iFixit Pro Toolkit RSL Speedwoofer 10S Subwoofer TravelPro Platinum Elite Luggage KingKong Gym/Duffel Bags
- highland586 3y agoNice to see WMF in here, I highly recommend their cutlery. Knives that are actually sharp, I never want anything else
- ornornor 3y ago> Wirecutter I’ve found this one to be incredibly hit or miss in the last several years. I completely ignore their recommendations now and only find value in reading the “how we picked” part.
- ndeast 3y agoYeah completely agree. It's been a downward trend since the New York Times acquisition I feel. I still get a lot of value from them like you said, but I really can't blindly trust their "top picks" like I used to.