Quality, well built items are still around but are becoming more few and far in between. If properly taken care of, some items can outlast the owners. This is coming from someone who's hard working mother could only afford the bills and maybe if she had enough, something for her only child. That got me into preserving and restoring shoes, clothes etc. Now people think everything I purchase is brand new.

TL;DR It's hard to find good products nowadays; especially in good condition.