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

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My dog was quite expensive. She’s a Bedlington whippet, named Rafi after Mohammed Rafi, the famous Indian singer. She’s got a boy’s name, but she doesn’t mind.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 July 2021 source ↗

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Lauren Laverne English radio DJ, and television presenter
A caravan. I was brought up going on caravan holidays – but we quickly realised that a double-axle caravan was too much of a commitment and sold it.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 February 2022 source ↗
Monty Don English horticulturist, broadcaster, and writer
A tractor, 12 years ago. Bright yellow and still brilliant.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 May 2018 source ↗
du Beke English dancer and TV presenter
I don’t know, because I spend like a man with three arms. I am always spending on clothes; I like to have things made.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2019 source ↗

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