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Yes I would, anyone spending this kind of money regularly is a rube. Most of the shit you mentioned are up front one time costs with a minimal maintenance requirement. Anyone who is paying several grand to upkeep this stuff is an idiot and deserves to be parted with their money.


The economy needs those people, though.


> Most of the shit you mentioned are up front one time costs with a minimal maintenance requirement.

Are you kidding me?

> gaming rigs and their upgrades

Oh cool the newest NVDIA GPU is out, that'll be a $500-1500 cost!

> collectibles, legos

Yup - this hobby is all about upfront one-time costs

> shop tools and materials, music gear

Have you met anyone with a machine shop or who is into playing gigs?

> sporting and camping gear

lol..outdoors people love accumulating gear for each trip




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