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regaphysics t1_iz1a6v3 wrote

lol they perform as good as they look? I hope that was sarcasm because oooof

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KarmaPharmacy t1_iz1ccfr wrote

Some of us love the 80’s & 70’s aesthetic. Why? Because we get it, while you’ve completely failed to.

That button Gradient? It’s sexy AF.

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regaphysics t1_iz1dvn1 wrote

Hideous

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KarmaPharmacy t1_iz1eudh wrote

Chill with that 13 year old edge princess opinion. You’ll never learn about actual good design principals that way. Especially if you’re obsessed with the most popular thing right now. That’s not creativity or skill, it’s just copying your peers.

Major props to OP for buying used as opposed to new! Especially in keeping these pieces in pristine condition with tons of use! It’s not easy.

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Xyspade OP t1_iz24oqz wrote

Thanks! I always buy used wherever possible: it's cheaper, environmentally conscious, protests today's corporate greed and unethical factory conditions, and the product is almost always better quality. Plus I thoroughly enjoy repairing and bringing something back to its former glory for a new life.

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KarmaPharmacy t1_iz292ha wrote

You have a talent for it! Are the buttons OG? They look immaculate!

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Xyspade OP t1_iz2bndx wrote

They are. It was dirty when I got it, but the dirt actually can help to protect the plastic from wear so it cleans up beautifully. The guard was shiny though, which I looked for because that's harder to fix.

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regaphysics t1_iz1gevi wrote

Oh the design principles! Yes, because 70s design was particularly good.

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KarmaPharmacy t1_iz1hx0q wrote

After peeping your profile, I see that you love Patagonia. Did you know that earth tones came out of 70’s design? That’s pretty much all they sell.

Here’s a vogue piece on 70’s interior design. Give it a look and you’ll see huge themes in what’s popular right now. Keep in mind that these themes are gaining traction in NYC and it’ll take a while for the middle of America to catch up. H&M home, crate and barrel, CB2, Anthropologie Home, are all showcasing a play on this era right now.

https://www.vogue.com/article/why-1970s-interior-design-is-trending-again/amp

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regaphysics t1_iz1isb0 wrote

Yeah they definitely never used earth tones before the 70s….

In any event, on trend means little to nothing to me. Whatever floats your boat, I still think it’s ugly af.

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Chowbasa t1_iz1de4v wrote

They look brand new and these type of fans worked amazingly well, we had probably 5 of them when I was a child.

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Xyspade OP t1_iz1ox3q wrote

Everyone has different taste but a lot of people would call this design old-fashioned or outdated before calling it flat-out hideous. What kind of fan do you like the design of?

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regaphysics t1_iz1rnhm wrote

If I had to get a fan like this (generally I have ceiling fans or box fans), I’d get an old Emerson / lectric or Hunter metal I suppose. Not very safe though.

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Xyspade OP t1_iz23gdl wrote

The Emersons are sexy for sure, but hella expensive. These were affordable for the average consumer back then and that hasn't changed today, you can find one after a few trips to the flea market for <$10 because not many people are interested in fans from this era.

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HorrorPotato t1_iz35ymd wrote

>you can find one after a few trips to the flea market for <$10 because not many people are interested in fans from this era.

I'm extremely envious of people who can actually find legitimate vintage things at their flea markets.... Mine is majority counterfeit items, cheap mass-produced crap bought from Alibaba, and skincare/haircare products of dubious origins...

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Xyspade OP t1_iz3hw9f wrote

There's plenty of those around here as well; the good ones are a bit of a hike, anywhere from 30-90 minutes one way. I also have some luck at a particular bi-annual rummage sale held by a charity organization, also 45 minutes away.

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regaphysics t1_iz275un wrote

Not disputing whether they’re good value fans, just laughing at your phrasing in the OP since I don’t find them to be good looking ;)

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Xyspade OP t1_iz291l4 wrote

Oh yeah I know, just worth considering that not everyone can just get an Emerson like they can one of these. I'd love to find an affordable Emerson someday.

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