Is it normal to buy expensive things and not use them?

I buy some expensive things and don't use them. I don't do this often or with a lot of items but there's the occasional thing I have to have, I keep it, I love it, I treasure it but I either rarely or never use it. I buy it for it's quality and for what it is, it's something I genuinely want however using it is another story.

For example, I have bought 3 expensive watches but I don't wear a watch. I HAVE worn 2 of them once each and probably will wear them again sometime but mostly they sit in the boxes and I go look at them sometimes. I think about giving them to my estate eventually, honestly....I have bought some rare video games that I never play, I check their value regularly and I just like the fact that I own them. I don't see it as an investment (haha) but more like I am keeping a valuable rare item safe for some future generation perhaps. I have some rare books, some vintage items, ect... And the same goes for a few other miscellaneous items, I just enjoy keeping them safe for me to look at and for some future possibilities.

Normal?

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Based on 42 votes (25 yes)
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  • Avant-Garde

    As long as you don't hoard, it should be fine. There's nothing wrong with collecting rare things and antiques.

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  • beele

    Do you think it's like a mild hoarding situation? Or do you just really appreciate the quality of certain items..?

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  • Very normal, OP. :)

    Do you ever show anyone else (close friends or partners)? If I knew someone like you, I'd love to see your collection of special things and admire them along with you. We could look at them, say "ooooh" and smile in satisfaction. For real.

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  • dinz

    I got a dishwasher I never use because it's only me living at home.

    I got a 46" LED television that sits in the living room because I have no time to watch it.

    AND I got a damn hair straighter someone gifted me - jeez I don't even have long hair nor I have the damn IQ to operate these damn things, I'm a simple male!

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    • Hahaha, someone gifted you a hair straightener!? Oh my, that is so funny! XD

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