For many, it’s not every day that we come across an item that we just love. Whether it’s because of the efficiency of the item, the sentimental value behind it, or both—we just don’t want to let go of an exceptional product. Even if it’s on its last leg, we try to make excellent products last as long as possible, and sometimes that means seeing them wear down over time and not looking quite as shiny was they were before. Here are 15 items that people used long enough to see them pretty much falling apart.
1. New Yoda keychain versus 2-year-old keychain
Get a new Yoda you must, is not an idea that entered this person’s mind fast enough. The 2-year-old Yoda is probably a seasoned Jedi but also a bit less for wear compared to the new Yoda keychain that’s looking sparkly by comparison.
2. Six-year-old alpaca plushie versus new plushie
This Reddit user’s boyfriend bought them an adorable stuffed alpaca after they slept with the old one — for six years. As we can see, the older went through some wear and tear that’s matted its fur in some slightly scary ways. Fortunately, its new, and fluffier buddy is there just in case.
3. New wallet versus 10-year-old wallet
While there’s no denying how creative an envelope shaped wallet is, there definitely needs to be an expiration date for this tattered 10-year-old one. This Reddit user may want to hold onto their new postage.
4. Overused highlighter versus new highlighter
Student life is no walk in the park, especially when you use a single highlighter for a week straight and it looks like all the life is gone. This proves that it’s probably wise to keep a few of these babies around for a strong arsenal of highlighting power.
5. New hair clipper brush versus four-year-old hair clipper brush
This Reddit user has a hair clipper brush that has seen better days and a new one that’s fresh and ready to work its magic. There’s barely a bristle left on the old one!
6. A one-year-old brush versus a new brush
The old and heavily used brush in this photo looks like it has quite a few filthy stories to tell. Fortunately, the new one looks primed to clean up any mess.
7. 1990 Hat versus 2020 hat
This one is definitely tugging at our heart strings. The 1990 hat was worn by a man during his college days and the new one belongs to his son, as he’ll be attending the same college with his own hat. While the father’s identical hat is pretty rough looking, it must be filled with plenty of memories. Perhaps, in time, his son’s new hat will also be worn out with memories of university days too.
8. Old Pocahontas glass versus newer Pocahontas glass
While many of us hate to see cherished items go, it may be for the best because this old Pocahontas glass looks scary. Luckily, this Reddit user found the same cup looking practically new at an antique shop. We can only pray that they got rid of the frightening one that’s faded, peeling, discolored, and just all kinds of messed up.
9. Old book versus new book
Believe it or not, these are the same exact books, but one is old and has been rained on. Some people are total fans of the aged book look and smell, while many others would opt for a new, and more importantly clean, book every time.
10. Three-year-old insoles versus new insoles
Perhaps, some things are just too frightening to be shared. Then again, this Reddit user may not be alone with their kind of cringey daily use insoles that should have been replaced long ago, and maybe even burned.
11. Used pinball versus old pinball
The differences between these two aren’t too noteworthy. The older one is a bit more matte while the new one is quite glossy. Perhaps, the older one isn’t at its breaking point yet.
12. Two old bears versus each other and one did not fair well…
This Reddit user received their teddy bear at the exact same time and in the exact same condition as their brother, but something went horribly wrong with theirs. It looks like they may have loved or at least played with theirs a bit more than their sibling. That’s a bear you don’t want to see when you wake up in the morning, that’s for sure.
13. A new stuffed bear versus a 20-year-old one
We’ve heard of people changing their colors, but this old bear has lost all of its colors. It looks a little hungry and weighed down by the hardships of life. However, after a 20-year friendship with its owner, it sounds like this little fella has been a great companion over the years.
14. Old robot keychain versus new robot keychain
Technically, there’s only one robot, but one image is of it at its beginning and the other one is of it on its last leg. The faded robot without its cool techy details is going out of operation after many loyal years. Sometimes it’s time to say goodbye, even to items we cherish.
15. Two-year-old gloves versus new gloves
It’s usually a fact, work gloves are going to get dirty and damaged faster than any ordinary ones. Two years is a pretty long time to go without replacing them, especially with the kind of grime that one’s picked up. It’s good that this Reddit users is finally ready for a new glove in their work life.
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