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292to137 t1_iuu0awh wrote

Those are actually worth a lot of money today believe it or not. I think they’re like $100-200 if you can find them online

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Torkin t1_iuubawl wrote

Maybe first produced in the 70s but continued into the 80s and 90s. I have a blue one of these at the foot of my bed that was purchased probably early 90s.

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MyOysterWorld t1_iuudcmi wrote

I've always wondered where I got my 2 orange ones...no, one is orange, the other is a terra cotta color. Yeah, they've lasted me this long too...since 70s!! Well, the side on one cracked but thats because it was holding it on my hip with way too many wet jeans in it, but nothing some clear box tape couldnt fix.Yep, they sure don't make things like they used to!! I still have so many things that we got as wedding presents!!

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314159bits t1_iuui0fz wrote

Couch also from grandma? 😈

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physicscat t1_iuukkpp wrote

My Mom had a dark brown one.

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NWO_Eliminator t1_iuusrhp wrote

Quite the vintage setup. Laundry baskets from the 70's, couch from the 80's, possibly early 90's.

Got any appliances from that era, or some wallpaper?

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ThxItsadisorder t1_iuuwdj5 wrote

I'm just surprised people have these last and not break.

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MurdocksTorment t1_iuuwhce wrote

Grandma had better bad taste. I love the nostalgia but, earth tones of the 70s and 80's were so gross.

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lirio2u t1_iuvac7h wrote

Ugh we had one! Where did it go? It always made a great little cage game for my kitty!

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trickytreats t1_iuvpdmm wrote

I have the exact same one on the right, I don’t know where it came from. I always assumed it was new?!

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Practical-Intern-347 t1_iuw9w9k wrote

1970s plastic is often made with lead based paint and traces of arsenic are not uncommon either. I certainly wouldn’t pay extra for the privilege.

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CrustiferWalken t1_iuwuuu0 wrote

Wow! I have the tan one. I knew it was from at least the 90s bc I remember it from my childhood. Mine has a crack in one of the sides but is still going strong otherwise. It’s my only laundry basket that I use

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alejo699 t1_iux46am wrote

My dad worked for Rubbermaid in the 70s and we had tons of their stuff back then. It lasted for decades, nearly indestructible. Unfortunately not so much anymore; I bought some Rubbermaid "Tupperware" awhile back and it's almost all cracked to shit in less than five years.

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zephyrtr t1_iux49up wrote

Replying to discoteen66 (#435,086)

Lead doesn't kill you usually, it just degrades your brain. Really bad for babies. Theyd have to eat it though so if the paint/dye is solid, likely no worries. I dont trust older plastics personally. Even if they're more durable.

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WiB76 t1_iux8aae wrote

I still have a terra cotta colored one from the 80s!

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kairon156 t1_iuxotlg wrote

My brotehr and I had modern laundry baskets. His became crushed within months. mine ended up the same after a year of use.
It's sad that even something like plastic is so cheaply made in many products today.

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maxstrike t1_iuxps8y wrote

Replying to ThxItsadisorder (#432,917)

These typically lasted my family between one and two years. Definitely not buy it for like material. They were considered cheaply made at the time because there were more expensive chrome baskets available.

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irena888 t1_iuxrkyo wrote

I’ve got the beige one and a blue one.

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Trackerbait t1_iuyg274 wrote

for commenters who scorn plastic baskets, they do make woven ones (wicker or fabric)

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kairon156 t1_ivakggj wrote

Replying to battraman (#456,755)

I like the tall rectangle ones [This sort of thing] (https://www.amazon.ca/SimpleHouseware-Foldable-Closet-Laundry-Hamper/dp/B07NPWK6HJ/ref=sr_1_28?crid=32494FP0Y93X7&keywords=laundry+basket&qid=1667749000&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI4LjA0IiwicXNhIjoiNy43NyIsInFzcCI6IjcuMjgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=laundry+baske%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-28) for modern day baskets.

I tried a laundry bag but the shoelace like string slipped out over time. Now it's basically a useless oversized fabric bag.
Currently I'm using a large shopping bag with handles for holding my laundry because their made to carry a nice bit of weight.

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