Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

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A Vivienne Westwood & Burberry two-piece suit I bought for a press night. At the time I was: “Yeah, of course I’m going to be a 30-inch waist for the rest of my life.” Now the trousers don’t fit.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 December 2024 source ↗

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Suzanne Vega American singer-songwriter
The most extravagant thing was a bottle of 1904 armagnac for $1,000. I spent $10,000 on a Martin guitar in the 90s. I also spent $100,000 on a Fairlight keyboard and I ended up giving it away. Oh well.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 September 2017 source ↗
My partner was doing a play in Hong Kong last year and I went to visit him, and I bought him a beautiful teacup. But I didn’t look at the price tag before I took it to the till and it was £100, the most expensive teacup imaginable.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 September 2025 source ↗
Chris Hoy British track cyclist, 1994–2013
A road track car, a Porsche GT3. I’ve done the 24-hour race in Le Mans, which was a dream come true.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 February 2018 source ↗

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