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

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A wedding ring.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 June 2026 source ↗

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My aeroplane, a Diamond DA42. It’s a twin-engine aircraft and I bought her brand new to fly around the world solo. Very sadly my mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer about six weeks before I was due to take off, in May 2017, and she died early June. After that, I lost interest in doing it.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 March 2026 source ↗
Bruno Tonioli Italian choreographer
I bought a Mercedes convertible brand new in 2016 and I’ve only done 4,000 miles. I love cars – if I’m going to blow it, it’ll be on a sports car. I already have my eyes on the next one – I’ll get Simon Cowell to buy it.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 April 2023 source ↗
Maya Jama British television and radio presenter
My Birkin bags, which I plan to pass on to my future children.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗
Paul Merson English footballer and pundit
Thirty-odd years ago I bought a black pinstripe suit which I thought was £900. But when I went to pay that was just the jacket – the trousers and waistcoat were extra. I didn’t have the balls to put anything back. I dread to think how much it cost me in the end.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 January 2023 source ↗

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