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acrane55 t1_jbkc3pd wrote

We had a Bosch that lasted about 30 years.

But I'd be concerned about how glass keeps getting broken. I can only recall that happening once, when I knocked over a wine glass. Correction: it happened a second time when I mistakenly put a long-stemmed glass in and pushed the rack in.

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chasonreddit OP t1_jbkdaq9 wrote

yep, that's pretty much how it happens for me. My wife likes some very thin glassware. Yes I should hand wash it, but often we have parties and someone else is loading the dishwasher.

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irnbrulover1 t1_jbn52wx wrote

Ridel glassware is not BIFL. We have had good luck with the cheap wine glasses from IKEA. Bought a truck load of them for our wedding 16 years ago and I’m not sure I remember seeing any of the break. And the were ~$1 each.

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chasonreddit OP t1_jbn82nu wrote

I hear you brother. I used to buy wine glasses by the dozen because I'm a clutz. The Ridel were a christmas gift from a co-worker. The wife is also into Waterford which is much sturdier but I would be dead if I put it in a dishwasher.

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BallsOutKrunked t1_jbke88o wrote

Is that because the jets in there are just that powerful?

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acrane55 t1_jbklvka wrote

The jets in the various models in various people's homes I've used have all been gentle enough so they don't blast wine glasses over (and I normally take care when loading so they don't topple over easily). Only small plastic cat bowls get turned over by the jets.

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BallsOutKrunked t1_jbkmxs8 wrote

So how are the glasses getting broken in there?

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acrane55 t1_jbkni13 wrote

OP has said they have thin glasses that others load into the dishwasher, I assume ineptly.

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BallsOutKrunked t1_jbkp5mx wrote

Ah, gotcha. So not really a dishwasher thing, more of a mishandling thing.

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akohhh t1_jbkxop0 wrote

Right? OP probably needs to look at use—most BIFL products are still going to die within average lifetime when they’re treated like crap.

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