Why Buying OLD is Better

Today I'm getting into the reasons why I choose to buy antique and vintage items over their newer counterparts. Stick around until the end to see a few of my favourite picks from the last few years!
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[@lilPopper]

This reminds me of the time we had to replace our 30+ old microwave. It was a sad moment because it was an appliance my parents had before my older sister was born. Before we parted ways, I made a video memorializing it, thanking it for the services it gave to our family. And the fact that microwave we had outlasted the company/manufacturer says a lot beyond the phrase, "They don't make them like they used to anymore."

[@spencers-adventures]

You’re right - they certainly don’t make things like they used to!

[@lorensims4846]

They really don't make things like they used to. For me a harmonica should rightly be made of wood and metal.

[@sohl947]

@@spencers-adventures I think part of it is, back in the older days, they didn't have computers to help optimize the designs to use as little material (or a cheaper grade of material). They over-built using guidelines that had generous margins. Of course, there's also survivor effect... the old really-cheap stuff failed long ago and is long gone... the better stuff is the the stuff that's lasted long enough for us to have a chance to acquire it.

[@baileyfortney]

My grandma had given me an old landline, I bought a Cell2Jack adapter and now I can use the phone. I was so excited to hook it up and make phone calls on it. I love buying antiques and locally made stuff. Love the video!

[@spencers-adventures]

That’s awesome to hear you’re putting the phone to use with the Cell2Jack! Thanks for the comment :)

[@bluestreak711]

Come on now. Landlines are not that outdated. I admit they are in the wildly unpopular stage, but they cannot be that outdated if Walmart still sells landline phones.

[@baileyfortney]

@@bluestreak711 they aren’t that outdated. but don’t know anyone who still uses them?? the only person I know is my grandmother. besides it’s really not that big a deal😂

[@WRECKTUM662]

As someone trying to pursue a more nomadic lifestyle, I find myself conflicted in regards to this topic sometimes. On the one hand, older stuff tends to last much longer which aligns better with my pursuit of an eco-friendlylifestyle where I'm not putting stuff in a landfill sooner. On the other hand, older stuff tends to be heavier and more bulky which makes it less portable for the sake of being able to travel with it easily. I try to balance these 2 factors when making my purchasing decisions.

[@paulbainjr]

Great video😊 Im 66 I have a special 20 made in Germany I bought in 1980. I love Johnny Cash! Now you made me want to learn Ring of Fire lol Your videos are relaxing and fun to watch.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

I certainly prefer old televisions without all the DRM and spyware and such. Old phones that still have headphone jacks and SD cards. I use a search engine that doesn't automatically provide me with an AI overview of my results. I prefer video games that come with a physical disk and are offline only single player. Not exactly writing with a quill ;)...

[@PayneKilla94]

You said it all bruh definitely agree my mom gave me her old Panasonic box tv I got to fix some wiring but it’s perfect

[@cartonofchaos]

I most definitely agree!

[@lorensims4846]

My little sister always says that the old ways are better. The stove that came with her house broke down so she replaced it with on old iron gas stove that she had to have converted for propane gas. She likes that it's simple, has no electoral systems to fail, and that it's actually about as old as the house so there is some historical validity to have it there. Her tractor kept breaking down so she learned about how to drive oxen and raised a couple gelded calfs who now do all the heavy lifting on her farm. And they don't need gas and they don't break down. Yeah, she often frequents local farm auctions and antique sales. That's where she got most of her cast iron cooking implements. She has an old rotary phone, but hasn't yet had it hooked up.

[@CDTucker336]

I'm not much of a collector, but I have some family heirlooms including a violin from 1901 (great great grandfather). A few of my dad's knifes and guitar from when he was a kid.

[@Nightwalker1105]

I love finding old shortwave radios on market place or flea markets

[@spencers-adventures]

I'd love to get into that in the future! Very cool 👍

[@TheRoidemortetfleur]

Radio is still awesome. It has a third the ads of Spotify.

[@RetroEdUK]

Some awesome dialogue here, really enjoyed it particularly seeing some of the items you’ve bought (that lantern). Definitely something charming about having an item that carries some history and more often than not, in my opinion, older items have a greater lifespan being made with more love and attention. Have a wonderful weekend Spencer.

[@terrym3837]

A friend has given me an iPod 1st gen, that appeared to be knackered ,but with some TLC its running has good as new

[@lonestardude6283]

Old mechanical watches! I am currently wearing a Lucerne Electra wind up watch that was purchased at an Art and Antique shop in Rockport, TX. They had 2 mason jars that sat up on a high shelf full of old discarded watches and my wife was able to purchased both of the jars for 10 bucks. Going through and sorting out what we had, I fell in love with this Lucerne, it's made in Hong Kong and not much to look at even after my spit shine, but here it sits on my wrist ticking away and keeping near perfect time. I live the life of not having things that is worth a lot to others, just what's worth a lot to to me, no matter what I payed for it, if anything at all!

[@spencers-adventures]

Love this story and your ethic for life too! Mechanical watches are really neat and this one sounds particularly interesting 👍 thanks for sharing!

[@TimSnowPhoto]

When I’m in my basement woodshop jointing lumber with my hand planes (some of which are close to 100 years old) while listening to cassettes (Johnny Cash to Minor Threat to Ramones) drinking tea and photographing my projects with my 1963 Nikon F or my mid-30s Zeiss Ikon folding camera to document the process of turning reclaimed wood into something new to be cherished for years to come…in a way it’s time travel without a Delorean. Almost everything I own is second hand, nothing beats contributing to the story of the item and helping it live a while longer.

[@lonestardude6283]

@@TimSnowPhoto We share the same taste in music and your Nikon F has been on my want list for ever! I have been a Canon guy, AE-1, AE-1 program and a T-90. 🤘

[@TimSnowPhoto]

@@lonestardude6283 nice! I shoot Canon for my client work but a mix of everything with film (Nikon, have a Canon AE-1 as well, Pentax 6x7, Bronica, Contax, Minox…) You can’t beat the look and feel of film!

[@spencers-adventures]

@@TimSnowPhoto I've got a first gen Canon F-1! Love the waist-finder option with some of those older models. And I second that too - great music taste!

[@walterpaulus]

Besides old stuff is often much easier to repair or fix if needed.

[@spencers-adventures]

100% that’s a great point too

[@user-ll1te6rl4c]

Cozy video as always, thanks for the vibes. On one hand it’s meaningful to buy stuff with a story behind it, on the other it’s awesome to create something with your hands and start a new story. Considering that you like to make stuff out of wood, I guess you find beauty in such a balance too.

[@gcanaday1]

I have a complete working set of antique woodworking tools. I can build a house and furnish it without using any electricity. A few more additions to be made and I can go from tree to sitting room without it. Also...the recycling value of reusing old things far exceeds buying anything new of "renewable" materials. You save ALL of the emissions if you simply don't need the new thing made at all.

[@spencers-adventures]

Very cool! Hand tools are such a good way to go! And 100% agreed about the ecological footprint aspect of keeping something in use rather than tossing it and getting the newer version. A lot of these older items were buy it for life type items and were built to last!

[@gcanaday1]

@@spencers-adventures Yes they absolutely were. They had to be, people made their livings with them.

[@ambiarock590]

I bought a pair of Grado sr80x headphones at some point, and it's so nice that those were handmade in New York City and only had to travel one state over to end up at its final destination. I won a bowling ball at a banquet recently for $10 and that gives it a wonderful story as it sits in my arsenal. I like using old iPods that I can replace parts for instead of using a modern phones that aren't user serviceable. One of my iPods came from Germany from someone who appears to have been into ballet based on the engraving on the back and the wallpaper it had when I got it. I named this iPods after that person.

[@sohl947]

I have an old fully manual typewriter... haven't used it so far, but it's there in case a Carrington Event blows out the power grid. 😅 Also have some heavy vintage pruning shears I DO use multiple times per year around the yard.

[@spencers-adventures]

Pruning shears are great! I have a typewriter that I use for journal entries sometimes and it's just a fun experience to use. What kind of typewriter do you have?

[@sohl947]

I have an Underwood Champion in a hard side travel case.

[@electrictao5180]

Your love of history sets you apart. Thanks Spencer!

[@spencers-adventures]

Thank you!

[@rtyt2007]

My parents bought a Sony CMT-CP11 brand new back in 2000. The stereo is still going strong 24 years later and sounds fantastic. I have an AirPort Express hooked up to it to stream music to it and it’s great. Sounds better than most modern speakers. I’ve also got a marantz CD67 SE from 1997 in my personal setup. I love old audio gear and how reliable it is. I recently serviced and fixed a Sony CDP-S37 from 1987 which will be gifted to a mate of mine

[@Henkibojj]

I've got a JVC UX-T1 CD player microstereo from 1993 which has a broken laser, broken but probably salvageable remote, and no display backlight (but display numerals). It's a family treasure, to me at least, and I won't throw it out. It still functions perfectly for AUX input from my TV, my mobile and all my Playstations. I just gotta keep looking for a repair company and whatever it'll cost, I bet I'll pay it. I miss waking up to music in my living room, programmed from CD the night before. I might even start doing CD-R/RW projects again for this very purpose.

[@adamwragg4606]

Blumin heck Spencer 😅 those snow shoes, I'm not surprised but it made me laugh and that you can still use them in amazing and surprising 😂 Yeah love to buy older stuff than new for sure. History is far better then new and has something about it

[@spencers-adventures]

Exactly Adam, the history really makes it! And yeah the snowshoes are great lol. Not too many people I know using the older ones like this but they’re still perfectly functional!

[@adamwragg4606]

@@spencers-adventures it really does! I think I've still got a 1940s childs book I bought in a curiosity shop. No I bet! Cool that they do and work well

[@Luncheon23]

The quill pen would be an interesting project. Would love to see how you'd make one!

[@spencers-adventures]

A later video perhaps!

[@bosthebozo5273]

Great video Spencer thanks for the video.

[@anthonyL68]

While I do use mostly modern appliances and devices i have a use it till the wheels fall off policy. One example is that i have had 2 smartphones in 10 years and i still have the 2nd one now. I Think that if you look after something it should have a reasonable longevity even if they dont build them like they used to. 😊

[@user-mg9zo5zg7g]

I am not sure where you live but sometimes you can walk around your neighborhood and find some vintage treasures that people have thrown away. I also love vintage things.

[@spencers-adventures]

I’ve had some great luck doing that! Tons of people are always putting stuff out on the curb near me - really good stuff too 👍

[@SimplengKristyano]

i still have a zippo lighter from 1997s (same color as yours)

[@Nicobreizh]

My marantz amp from 1970 is a beast , my technics platine is 40 years , I have an old commercial fridge made of wood aluminium and cork for isolation and restore it to made my buffet . Old thing are way better in many case

[@chadsshow2010]

Had a boy scout flint. Sold it on Ebay. Wish I kept it now. Anyways. 😢

[@spencers-adventures]

Very cool! Love the old scouts stuff - I’ve always liked the old scout cooksets. I have a Canadian scout manual from the 50s or 60s I got a couple years back. Maybe you’ll find one again!

[@Sakurasan2023]

Great video ❤

[@that90sguy266]

wait did you actually get those ALF Topps cards, I love alf and binged the entire show on youtube in like a week!!

[@spencers-adventures]

lol I really wanted to but I felt that I would just put them in a drawer ultimately so I skipped. But I was so excited to see them and the price was great! There’s so many cool items like that I find at antique stores that I have to leave behind due to space constraints. I think they were at the Pink Elephant in Springfield Illinois if you’re ever out that way lol

[@SpartaRemixFan1]

Well, I also like older stuff more than atleast most of the new things. And I do collect some old things like phones, lightbulbs, batteries, computers/laptops, game consoles, flashlights, iPods/mp3 players, tablets and some other things. And I'm now also even more interested in physical media like DVDs and Blu rays since your video about that!

[@Steger13]

New sup. Love it,im the same way😊

[@michaelosmon]

Appreciate ya

[@spencers-adventures]

Thank you buddy! Appreciate you too 👍