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Your best BIFL purchase? (lemm.ee)

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What’s your top BIFL purchase, that might not in itself has been all to frugal, but long term, will be?

After having 5-6 different office chairs over the last 10 years, none of which I liked. I went and bought a Herman Miller Aeron chair. It’s ridiculously expensive, but I’m so pleased with it and hope to keep it for well over 15-20 years. If that actually succeed, I will have spent less money one chairs than if I hadn’t bought it.

What similar items (cheap or expensive) do you feel the same about?

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[–] karpintero@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Years ago I bought an insulated coffee cup and water bottle (klean kanteen) that get used every week, especially if I travel. When I get iced coffee and I can walk around sipping it and there's still ice floating around hours later. Plus I can avoid single-use plastic cups if the coffee shop fills personal ones (some even give a discount!). The water bottle has saved me from having to buy overpriced bottled water dozens of times over.

Another one is my bike. I bought a used Marin Muirwoods commuter bike from a local co-op and it's saved from having to drive to any place less than a few miles away, like the gym. Less gas burned and wear & tear on my car. Plus it's fun cruising around and is great exercise.