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

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Warren Buffett Chairman and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, 1970–2025
Some material things make my life more enjoyable; many, however, would not. I like having an expensive private plane, but owning a half-dozen homes would be a burden. Too often, a vast collection of possessions ends up possessing its owner.
Recorded His own pledge letter, written on joining the Giving Pledge in 2010, The Giving Pledge, 2010 source ↗
Nadiya Hussain British television chef, baker and author
A very expensive dehydrator (it cost £30). I’ve made raisins, banana chips and apple chips with it so far. It’s so addictive, I’ll probably start drying my kids soon.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 September 2016 source ↗
Julien Macdonald Welsh fashion designer
A very expensive watch. I can’t tell you what it is – I’ll get robbed.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 October 2016 source ↗
Angela Hartnett English chef
When I first started at The Connaught, I bought a pair of antique diamond earrings at Fred Leighton in New York.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 August 2022 source ↗
Douglas Stuart Scottish fashion designer and novelist
My creative freedom. I was the creative director of a large fashion brand when I packed it all in to pursue my writing.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 April 2023 source ↗
Derek Sivers Founder of CD Baby; author of Anything You Want
there is a flight leaving in 20 minutes, but there's only two first class seats left and it's going to be like $7,000." And I went, "All right, let's do it. Put us on that flight."
Recorded Dan Riley, podcast transcript, Keep Talking, 26 February 2025 source ↗

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