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Walrus
·Yes, she quickly showed the article to me, must be a lot of knitting or something
My wife hearing how much people spend on their hobbies
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JwRosenthal
·I think that’s missing a zero or two
This reminds me of the old stat that said something to the effect of 70% of men admit they masturbate and the other 30% lie about it.
This reminds me of the old stat that said something to the effect of 70% of men admit they masturbate and the other 30% lie about it.
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Evitzee
·Sudoku books aren't very expensive, $255 buys a lot of cheap paper Sudoku books, along with a couple of pencils.
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BlackTalon
··This Space for RentSounds about right if you hobby is collecting new pennies by paying cash whenever you are at a store.
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JwRosenthal
·Sounds about right if you hobby is collecting new pennies by paying cash whenever you are art a store.
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberThis topic comes up semi-regularly in the audiophile world, and I repeatedly make this point:
Many of those who would likely be shocked by the costs of higher-end stereo systems think nothing of paying $40-$100k for a car. I purchased a used 2010 Audi with <50k kilometers on it, for less than €10,000, am perfectly happy with it, and get vastly more pleasure listening to a high-class stereo system than I would driving a newer car that would cost 4-10x, not to mention insurance.
Many of those who would likely be shocked by the costs of higher-end stereo systems think nothing of paying $40-$100k for a car. I purchased a used 2010 Audi with <50k kilometers on it, for less than €10,000, am perfectly happy with it, and get vastly more pleasure listening to a high-class stereo system than I would driving a newer car that would cost 4-10x, not to mention insurance.
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JwRosenthal
·This topic comes up semi-regularly in the audiophile world, and I repeatedly make this point:
Many of those who would likely be shocked by the costs of higher-end stereo systems think nothing of paying $40-$100k for a car. I purchased a used 2010 Audi with <50k kilometers on it, for less than €10,000, am perfectly happy with it, and get vastly more pleasure listening to a high-class stereo system than I would driving a newer car that would cost 4-10x, not to mention insurance.
And agreed- how much disposable shit do people buy at Target or Walmart and then raise an eyebrow when you start talking about hobbies.
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BlackTalon
··This Space for RentThe beauty about audio these days is amps and digital sources are super cheap, so costs are mainly limited to the loudspeakers and room treatment. And if you primarily listen on headphones, you can get by spending on a couple/ few hundred $ and improve them with PEQ.
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gbesq
·I spent more than that ordering a case of wine today and a few straps yesterday. 😲
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Dsloan
·I spent close to that on tabletop miniatures and paint this week.
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Pastorbottle
·I had a 2006 A3 until a few months ago when a city sewage truck took it out while parked- timeless and bulletproof era for them.
And agreed- how much disposable shit do people buy at Target or Walmart and then raise an eyebrow when you start talking about hobbies.
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sheepdoll
·I still like that old book on Photography. From like the 1950s.
"Open your billfold and remove a fifty dollar bill. Drop it out the window. That is what your photography hobby will feel like."
Anyone want to hazard a guess what 50 bucks is now with inflation? from an era when one could fill a tank of gas for a few bucks?
At least I do not have to buy pre made straps. Then again branded buckles can be pricey.
"Open your billfold and remove a fifty dollar bill. Drop it out the window. That is what your photography hobby will feel like."
Anyone want to hazard a guess what 50 bucks is now with inflation? from an era when one could fill a tank of gas for a few bucks?
At least I do not have to buy pre made straps. Then again branded buckles can be pricey.
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JwRosenthal
·Bullet proof, but not sewage truck proof, it would appear that bullet proofing wasn't what was needed for your car, sewerage truck proofing would've been a better bet!
All about rolling mass- truck was parked, brakes failed and it just rolled down the street.
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JwRosenthal
·I still like that old book on Photography. From like the 1950s.
"Open your billfold and remove a fifty dollar bill. Drop it out the window. That is what your photography hobby will feel like."
Anyone want to hazard a guess what 50 bucks is now with inflation? from an era when one could fill a tank of gas for a few bucks?
At least I do not have to buy pre made straps. Then again branded buckles can be pricey.
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lillatroll
·Apart from Watches, and a recent little obsession with fountain pens, my other main hobby is running.
It's a minimum cost hobby, most of the required equipment can be picked up in the sales, if you don't need the latest high tech shoes, which most people don't, 225 dollars would stretch to a pair of shoes and maybe new shorts and a running top.
Personally I think hobbies should be measured in enjoyment and not dollars. You can't put a price on that.
It's a minimum cost hobby, most of the required equipment can be picked up in the sales, if you don't need the latest high tech shoes, which most people don't, 225 dollars would stretch to a pair of shoes and maybe new shorts and a running top.
Personally I think hobbies should be measured in enjoyment and not dollars. You can't put a price on that.
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ErichPryde
··Seamasters ForeverYeeessss
I spent close to that on tabletop miniatures and paint this week.
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watchyouwant
·The beauty about audio these days is amps and digital sources are super cheap, so costs are mainly limited to the loudspeakers and room treatment. And if you primarily listen on headphones, you can get by spending on a couple/ few hundred $ and improve them with PEQ.
Ahem ( Chronic cough starts ...) , my Audio cables cost more than your suggestion ... Things change considerably with optimizing steps for listening to Vinyls ... Forget Digital sources.
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JwRosenthal
·Ahem ( Chronic cough starts ...) , my Audio cables cost more than your suggestion ... Things change considerably with optimizing steps for listening to Vinyls ... Forget Digital sources.
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberAhem ( Chronic cough starts ...) , my Audio cables cost more than your suggestion ...
...and then there is vibration control (which actually can make a tremendous difference on revealing systems)
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Pastorbottle
·Like performance cars, the pursuit of that last 10% increases the cost by 1000%
