In the hyper-consumer state that the world is in, you can buy anything that you want and often even have it delivered the next day.
Things that used to be rare to own or took months of saving for people to buy, can now be bought at the touch of a button and while a week’s delivery time used to be quick, anything more than a day or two now seems slow.
As these once expensive items get cheaper and cheaper, many are getting into the habit of buying cheap with the intention of replacing it very soon.
One glance at the way the smartphone market works will tell you all you need to know about the mentality of the average consumer today. Each year a newer device offers to give you a better experience to the one you have, even if you only bought that one recently (sometimes the difference between the two is incredibly small as well).
There are many items that can still last a long time and some even a lifetime if looked after properly. Here are just a handful of these.
A good piece of jewelry
A lot of work and valuable materials go into making a piece of high-quality jewelry. It’s for this reason that they are built to last and are often passed down from generation to generation as they outlive their original owners.
Though there are more and more options available now for cheaper jewelry, they are likely made of cheaper materials and will degrade over time. With the proper care, the right piece of jewelry can look as good as new for decades.
Just a browse through www.culet.com.au will show timeless pieces that you can rely on for years.
High quality clothing
Lately, consumers have been turning away from fast fashion and opting for either higher-quality clothing or second-hand pieces.
Buying a high-quality piece of clothing, whether that’s new or from a second-hand store, is certainly the way to go if you are looking for items that last a long time.
It’s great to know that your new favorite top or jacket will be wearable for years to come and higher-quality items really do that for you. Not only does this save you from having to buy new clothes constantly but (while they are often more expensive up front) better clothing is much cheaper when you take into consideration cost per use.
Well-made furniture
Whether you’re moving into your own place for the first time, or are thinking of redecorating, it can be tempting to go to a cheap furniture store and get loads of new pieces.
However, when it comes to furniture, the right choices can really last you a long time and cheaper alternatives can break after just a few years. This is especially the case for furniture that is frequently used, such as chairs and desks.
A well-made piece of furniture can be in your home your whole life and is certainly something to consider carefully when doing up a room.
