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For me, it'll be computers and electronics. And travel. But I'm also frugal so I like to search for deals.

I am also interested in BIFL electronics like fridges, microwave ovens, washing machines etc, but I realise that I might not find such appliances in the coming future any more.

What about you?

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[โ€“] lemann@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In my case this mainly applies to tools - replacing cheaper worn out ones with something more durable, with the intent of BIFL.

I'm a bit frugal myself but usually postpone getting new and replacement products for a while, sometimes indefinitely ๐Ÿ˜….

I've found small fridges seem to last forever, despite not being too energy efficient and ice builds up very easily due to them lacking the usual "bells and whistles"

[โ€“] MigratingtoLemmy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Indeed. I don't want any extras with my appliances; when it comes to fridges, my only wish is to have the freezer at the bottom. I don't want an ice-maker, but I want to fridge to last long.

[โ€“] mercurly 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Unfortunately it seems like refrigerators are the appliance that is just known to die the fastest now. I searched high and low for a good warranty but even the higher end fridges don't get them these days. And the Samsung 10 year warranty is a bandaid for the lawsuits they're facing.

You've clearly done your research cause the first thing to die in a fridge is always the ice maker ๐Ÿ‘

F. I wish I had a simple fridge with the freezer at the bottom, without any extra frills.

Thanks