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A crowdsourced database of broken and worn-out products

We should build a collection about how things break to teach how to
identify cheap products. Let's keep corporations accountable and
start caring about the amount of waste we produce.

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[bifl-fail-]Reddit Example
Timberland Pro Boots, 2 years old, used daily, sole coming off -
repairable

    Common stress points

    Identifying the common failure modes of products
    Quality declines

    See if a product's quality has changed or gone down at some point
    Average longevity

    Having all this data in a structured way allows us to do
    interesting calculations like the average longevity of products.
    Repairability

    Everything breaks eventually, but when it does, can you easily
    repair/fix it?

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    Flow Quattro snowboard bindings

    6 years, used Yearly

    On both bindings the tow strap plastic broke and eventually the
    entire buckle ripped loose. Have not been able to find
    replacement parts in the Netherlands yet.

    Broken
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    G710+ keyboard

    6 years, used Daily

    S key top (shaft in white plastic); replaced with G1 key

    Wear and Tear
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    AEG Lavamat l61260tl washingmachine

    12 years, used Weekly

    Right side (drive side) bearring was worn out. Was able to order
    an original new bearring for 40EU from AEG. Since this is a
    toploader model mounting the part was easy and took about 30
    minutes total.

    Broken
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    Car phone holder ball mount

    0 years, used Daily

    Tightening ring cracked. Repaired with stainless wire.

    Broken

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