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this post was submitted on 26 Jun 2023
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Buy it for Life
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A place to share practical, durable and quality made products that are made to last, with an emphasis on upcycled and sustainable products!
Guidelines:
Things that are well-made and durable (even if they won't last a lifetime) are A-Okay!
Unlike that other BIFL place, Home-made and DIY items are encouraged here, as long as some form of instruction is included in the body of the post.
Videos links are not allowed as post titles, but you may use them in a text post.
A limited amount of self-promotion is accepted, IF the item you are selling aligns with this criteria:
- The item must be made with sustainable or recycled materials.
- If electronic in some way, the item must be open-source.
- The item must be user-serviceable (if applicable).
- You cannot be a large corporation.
- The post must be clearly marked with a [Self Promotion] tag in your title.
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Well the minimal bars for electronics is:
0 - The repair manual exists and is readily available with full schematics of the item in question.
1 - Replacement parts are available for purchase.
2 - Compatible replacement parts are made by 2 or more 3rd party companies
3 - Designs for replacement parts are available
4 - Local maker space is able to make the needed replacement parts.
If you can't get level 0, you probably shouldn't buy it if you expect to keep it working for life.