Why 'Buy It For Life' (BIFL) Will Save You Thousands
Stop buying cheap replacements. The math behind purchasing premium, durable goods and why it's the ultimate financial hack.
It's the "Boots Theory" of socioeconomic unfairness. A man who can afford $200 boots that last 10 years spends less than the man who buys $50 boots every year.
We apply this to **everything**. This isn't just about fashion; it's about financial literacy.
The Cost Per Use Formula
Before buying anything, calculate the CPU:
Case Study: The $1200 Chair
A Herman Miller Aeron or Steelcase Leap costs $1200+. It sounds insane for a chair.
Cheap Path (10 years): $150 x 5 = $750 + Chiropractor bills.
Quality Path (10 years): $1200 - $600 (resale) = **$600 Net Cost.**
Case Study: Cast Iron
A coated non-stick pan lasts 3 years before the coating flakes (and you eat it). A $30 Lodge cast iron skillet lasts... forever. Literally forever. Your grandkids will use it. It gets *better* with age, not worse.
The Verdict
"Buying cheap is expensive." It's a trap designed to keep you consuming. Break the cycle. research materials (Leather vs. PU, Solid Wood vs. MDF), save up, and buy the thing that you'll own for the next decade.