Old Stuff / New Stuff

Nat · 07-27-2010, 11:41 AM

Do you tend to like new stuff or old stuff better?

Tranzman · 07-27-2010, 11:52 AM

For me, that would depend greatly on what "stuff" we are discussing. For example, I love old cars... but on the flip I also love new electronics.

Jesse

June · 07-27-2010, 12:10 PM

Old Stuff - Hands down

I love "Vintage" and "Antiques", I'm also a fan of repurposing things. Almost all my lighting is vintage, as well as accessories, furniture and fun things.

Things I want new would be mattresses and bedding for sure and electronics. My dishes are a mix of vintage and new, but I also tend to keep things for a long time. I don't care about cars too much, the one I have now is 8 years (6 with us) old and way paid off. When it dies, I will get another used car.

I try to stay away from thrift stores and tag sales now because I just don't need anything.

theoddz · 07-27-2010, 12:31 PM

I prefer old stuff...and that includes people, too (I don't do kids).

Theo

....who is weird that way.

AtLastHome · 07-27-2010, 01:40 PM

I really like old things that were designed to be serviced or fixed and last. If that kind of thinking had prevailed, we would have a lot less in landfills!

Some things old like plumbing and wiring I'd rather update.

I have to say after taking a look under the carpet in my little 1940's bungalow at the original wood flooring, the quality of the wood is amazing and very much worth refinishing!

there are some new green home design products that I like very much such as recycled glass counter tops and composting garbage disposals.

And I'm never giving up my Sunbeam perculator! Never!

June · 07-27-2010, 01:51 PM

Atlast brings up a good point.

Things used to be made to last. The first vacuum cleaner I had was an Electrolux from the 40's that my Grandma passed on to me when I got my first apartment back in...uh...1979. I used that well into my marriage until we could no longer get belts for it. It was noisy as hell, but did a rockin' job. I had the same coffee maker, a Sunbeam electric percolator that I got at a garage sale about that same time, if I had to guess, I would say it was from the 50's. I was sad when it gave up the ghost some 15 years later.

I have a blue Kitchen Aid mixer I got back in 89 and it works beautifully to this day, even though I would love to have one of the new black ones with a lifting bowl. I can't justify the expense. And also, the new ones don't last as long.

We've gone through 2 vacuums in two years and regardless of brand, Krups or Mr. Coffee's, the damn things don't last more than a couple of years.

I know this is on purpose. No one can convince me otherwise. "Planned Obsolesence" (I can't spell it, but I know what it is)

apocalipstic · 07-27-2010, 02:57 PM

Both!

I like new ideas

But old books and antiques!

Blade · 07-27-2010, 05:42 PM

Depends on the stuff. But just in general I think old stuff more so than new stuff. I do like new electronics but I love the old games. I keep a new truck but love antique cars and muscle cars. I love a old knucklehead Harley, but prefer the dependability of the newer models, not to mention the suspension is also much smoother. So I think some of both is a good thing, old and new.

Cute topic

softness · 07-27-2010, 08:24 PM

OMG...I HATE new electronics! I was horrified to learn they stopped making albums! Then, the VCR was replaced by the DVD and now by Blue something. And my daughter just told me they dont make tvs like the one I have...you know..the one with substance...no flat screen or flat back. It doesnt look like it was put thru the mangler. HA! Some of you dont even know what a mangler is!!!! Keep those damned new electronics away from me!

dixielady · 07-27-2010, 08:49 PM

I can't fairly choose either option in the poll because I like both. I love vintage clothes, old muscle cars, historic homes, etc. But I also love my new big-ass flatscreen, my 3 new computers, and a ton of various other new electronics. I guess I'll just stand in the middle of the road on this one...

Guy In Florida · 07-27-2010, 09:41 PM

At the moment my old dishwasher isn't working , so it would have to be new.

Massive · 07-27-2010, 10:18 PM

I had to vote for old stuff, I have a real thing for old (haunted) buildings, of which we have far too many on this side of the pond, but we also have some great flea markets, again in really old places, one's in a victorian train station, which is now a metro station, whic always has lots of old stuff for sale there.
But then again, without new stuff, would we be able to communicate in this way??

HowSoonIsNow · 07-27-2010, 10:25 PM

I was undecided until I thought about in terms of memories vs. experiences.

I picked new experiences over old memories.

The_Lady_Snow · 07-28-2010, 08:32 AM

Depends on the stuff

I need more details to make a good decision

EzeeTiger · 07-28-2010, 08:38 AM

As witnessed by my sore back, we keep everything.

blush · 07-28-2010, 09:39 AM

Both.
I love old movies and music but I also love finding a new artist.
I love antiques.
I love old linens.
I sometimes love vintage jewelry, but it depends on the history/source.

I love new electronics.
I love new clothes/shoes.
And I love a new bottle of perfume.

jenny · 07-28-2010, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by June

I know this is on purpose. No one can convince me otherwise. "Planned Obsolesence" (I can't spell it, but I know what it is)

You spelled it right.

I hear you about stuff designed to be replaced... drives me nuts. Of course, there's also the "I want" consumerism syndrome -- people wanting to replace something perfectly serviceable with something newer/better/different. Electronics are one example of that -- my teenaged son, for instance, wants the newest iPod/game console/etc. as soon as it gets released, even though his old stuff is just fine.

My favorite thing? Something old, repurposed as something new. An old rusty watering can hung sideways from a tree as a bird nest... an old divided wooden box used to store candles upright... antique doorknobs made into coat hangers -- there's a million ways to repurpose cool old things!

SassyLeo · 07-28-2010, 11:50 AM

My house is filled with antiques and randon flea market/thrift store finds. I LOVE old stuff.

BUT

I also love my new(er) laptop and ipod.

I like the mix of old and new energy...

Lynn · 07-28-2010, 01:53 PM

Since I watch too much HGTV (all the home buying/fixing/decorating shows), I immediately thought of old in terms of vintage, antique, and retro styles. I also like old and new stuff, but I vastly prefer it to look comfortable and homey, like it's been around a while. If and when I'm ever able to decorate my older home (50's), I would like it to resemble an arts and crafts bungalow. I am certain, also, that things are now made to deteriorate. I know that when I replace the original grey patterned formica in the kitchen, I won't find another laminate that will last as long and look as good for 60 years.

Slave to the Buffet · 07-29-2010, 08:24 AM

I have been collecting antiques and collectables for years. Ok maybe too many. They just don't make things like they use to anymore.

07-27-2010, 11:41 AM	#1
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07-27-2010, 12:10 PM	#3
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07-27-2010, 12:31 PM	#4
theoddz ~♥ Curmudgeon ♥~ How Do You Identify?: Transman Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Casa Theo Posts: 816 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,247 Thanked 1,060 Times in 422 Posts Rep Power: 3276	I prefer old stuff...and that includes people, too (I don't do kids). Theo ....who is weird that way. __________________ **♥ Smile* ♥***

07-27-2010, 01:40 PM	#5
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View Poll Results: Do you like new stuff or old stuff better?
New	19	33.33%
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07-27-2010, 01:51 PM	#6
June Anthropomorphized How Do You Identify?: Still viable. Fucker. Preferred Pronoun?: Dainty, Petite Flower. Relationship Status: Real Lucky since 5.12.99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The PDX Posts: 2,232 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,490 Thanked 3,397 Times in 1,025 Posts Rep Power: 11626	Atlast brings up a good point. Things used to be made to last. The first vacuum cleaner I had was an Electrolux from the 40's that my Grandma passed on to me when I got my first apartment back in...uh...1979. I used that well into my marriage until we could no longer get belts for it. It was noisy as hell, but did a rockin' job. I had the same coffee maker, a Sunbeam electric percolator that I got at a garage sale about that same time, if I had to guess, I would say it was from the 50's. I was sad when it gave up the ghost some 15 years later. I have a blue Kitchen Aid mixer I got back in 89 and it works beautifully to this day, even though I would love to have one of the new black ones with a lifting bowl. I can't justify the expense. And also, the new ones don't last as long. We've gone through 2 vacuums in two years and regardless of brand, Krups or Mr. Coffee's, the damn things don't last more than a couple of years. I know this is on purpose. No one can convince me otherwise. "Planned Obsolesence" (I can't spell it, but I know what it is) __________________ *We're all interconnected. Act accordingly.* Secret! Secret! I've got a secret!

07-27-2010, 02:57 PM	#7
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07-27-2010, 05:42 PM	#8
Blade Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: by special request only Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: on my highway Posts: 954 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,421 Thanked 1,415 Times in 567 Posts Rep Power: 2619	Depends on the stuff. But just in general I think old stuff more so than new stuff. I do like new electronics but I love the old games. I keep a new truck but love antique cars and muscle cars. I love a old knucklehead Harley, but prefer the dependability of the newer models, not to mention the suspension is also much smoother. So I think some of both is a good thing, old and new. Cute topic __________________ Learn from yesterday, Live for today, Hope for tomorrow, The important thing is to never stop questioning.

07-27-2010, 08:24 PM	#9
softness Senior Member How Do You Identify?: silver femme Preferred Pronoun?: Miss Relationship Status: contently single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,643 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,206 Thanked 2,076 Times in 845 Posts Rep Power: 3749	OMG...I HATE new electronics! I was horrified to learn they stopped making albums! Then, the VCR was replaced by the DVD and now by Blue something. And my daughter just told me they dont make tvs like the one I have...you know..the one with substance...no flat screen or flat back. It doesnt look like it was put thru the mangler. HA! Some of you dont even know what a mangler is!!!! Keep those damned new electronics away from me! __________________ my inner kitty is purring Sally HelenCohn...world famous hand whistler on America Has Talent

07-27-2010, 08:49 PM	#10
dixielady ~Notoriously Infamous~ How Do You Identify?: queer femme princess Preferred Pronoun?: evil bitch Relationship Status: Absence makes thy heart grow fonder... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: down South Posts: 790 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 661 Thanked 609 Times in 275 Posts Rep Power: 4341	I can't fairly choose either option in the poll because I like both. I love vintage clothes, old muscle cars, historic homes, etc. But I also love my new big-ass flatscreen, my 3 new computers, and a ton of various other new electronics. I guess I'll just stand in the middle of the road on this one... __________________

07-27-2010, 09:41 PM	#11
Guy In Florida Member How Do You Identify?: TG Stone Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: She has my attention Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: originally from Jersey, How U Doin Posts: 333 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 315 Thanked 346 Times in 161 Posts Rep Power: 933	At the moment my old dishwasher isn't working , so it would have to be new.

07-27-2010, 10:18 PM	#12
Massive Member How Do You Identify?: Lone Wolf Preferred Pronoun?: hy Relationship Status: n/a Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK, so, too far away Posts: 463 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,874 Thanked 895 Times in 379 Posts Rep Power: 1130	I had to vote for old stuff, I have a real thing for old (haunted) buildings, of which we have far too many on this side of the pond, but we also have some great flea markets, again in really old places, one's in a victorian train station, which is now a metro station, whic always has lots of old stuff for sale there. But then again, without new stuff, would we be able to communicate in this way?? __________________ True friendship is acceptance without judgement, True love is unconditional. "Pain is temporary, Honour is forever."

07-27-2010, 10:25 PM	#13
HowSoonIsNow Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: Wife Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ... Posts: 1,934 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,698 Thanked 2,474 Times in 905 Posts Rep Power: 9482	*--not exactly stuff* but had to do it this way-- I was undecided until I thought about in terms of memories vs. experiences. I picked new experiences over old memories. __________________ SOON** :¨¨:•..•:¨¨:•.•:¨¨:•..•:¨¨:•..•:¨¨:•..•: ¨¨:•. Whatever it is that pulls the pin, that hurls you past the boundaries of your own life into a brief and total beauty, even for a moment, it is enough. --Jeanette Winterson

07-28-2010, 08:32 AM	#14
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07-28-2010, 08:38 AM	#15
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07-28-2010, 09:39 AM	#16
blush Member How Do You Identify?: pollen Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: I'll show you... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 435 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 366 Thanked 481 Times in 205 Posts Rep Power: 749	Both. I love old movies and music but I also love finding a new artist. I love antiques. I love old linens. I sometimes love vintage jewelry, but it depends on the history/source. I love new electronics. I love new clothes/shoes. And I love a new bottle of perfume. __________________ "We never forget those who make us blush." Jean-Francois de la Harpe

07-28-2010, 11:50 AM	#18
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07-28-2010, 01:53 PM	#19
Lynn Member How Do You Identify?: Unabashed Feminine Lesbian Preferred Pronoun?: Her, She Relationship Status: She's taken by me. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 320 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 340 Thanked 525 Times in 188 Posts Rep Power: 444	Since I watch too much HGTV (all the home buying/fixing/decorating shows), I immediately thought of old in terms of vintage, antique, and retro styles. I also like old and new stuff, but I vastly prefer it to look comfortable and homey, like it's been around a while. If and when I'm ever able to decorate my older home (50's), I would like it to resemble an arts and crafts bungalow. I am certain, also, that things are now made to deteriorate. I know that when I replace the original grey patterned formica in the kitchen, I won't find another laminate that will last as long and look as good for 60 years. __________________ When you open your life to the living, All things come spilling in on you. Cris Williamson

07-29-2010, 08:24 AM	#20
Slave to the Buffet Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Hy/Hym Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 4 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 0	I have been collecting antiques and collectables for years. Ok maybe too many. They just don't make things like they use to anymore.

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