re: What are some consumer products that were legit better in the past?

When our washer crapped out I went hunting for an old Maytag and found one for $100. It is a beast. I don't care about how it looks either. Who hangs out in the laundry room?

You can't buy a good water hose these days. My "never kink" kinked in less than 2 years. Also the new gas cans suck.

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When our washer crapped out I went hunting for an old Maytag and found one for $100. It is a beast. I don't care about how it looks either. Who hangs out in the laundry room?

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The whole block is gossiping about you

Doc martens, toilets before water conservation, and most children's toys....plastic just isn't as durable as metal and wood.

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Maybe lower tier lawn equipment but you can't tell me an old snapper lawn tractor is better than a good ZTR.

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I have a snapper that my grandfather purchased that I use regularly during the summer. I've only replaced the tires and some small bushings bc of dry rott, everything else is original.

The quality of Sperry's have gone down significantly. My first pair lasted me nearly 4 years. Had two more pairs that I stretched for a couple of years each, but neither one looked very good after the first year. The insoles both wore out within a few months.

My last two pair lasted less than a year each. The midsole material has changed, and becomes detached from the shoe. Also I walked through the sole on my last pair in about six months.

I feel like you and me should be friends IRL

Chocolate

what hasn't declined? my matchmaking skills

I think a lot of it is the materials that are now used. Many shoe companies are sacrificing durability for out of the box comfort.