What other expensive hobbies do you guys have besides collecting fragrances????

[zonker]

Golf... Hence the screen name.

That IS an expensive hobby. I golf when I can, too. I also used to collect vintage safety razors (old Gillettes and the like).

[heperd]

Whatsup, another D90 owner here . I also have for it a Nikon18-200mm, Sigma 10-20mm Wide and a Nikon 50mm 1.8
I also collect guns,knives, pottery, action figures, books,sunglasses, wallets andwatches. oh yea and COLOGNE of course.

i sold my 50mm 1.8 along w my D200 and i need to get another one. Really great, fast cheap lens.

[mesaboogie]

Another Nikon user here. I use a D60.

[Brenster]

i sold my 50mm 1.8 along w my D200 and i need to get another one. Really great, fast cheap lens.

Yep, it's on my camera most of the time....

[fragranceman88]

I drink

[sarıpatates]

Painting, photography, bass, headphones. None are that expensive. Cooking is the most expensive by far. More than fragrances, but as always I try to be frugal.

[lilkcceleb]

Sunglasses, vaping (not really expensive), gaming sometimes making fragrances

[We Came As Romans]

I used to collect baseball cards but nothing now

[Rüssel]

I don't consider any of my hobbies expensive. When it comes to fragrances I'm only a casual user, sticking to the cheaper end of the spectrum, the ones made for the unwashed masses and stingy bastards.

[Marais]

I drink

We knew that from the flag

I collect classical music CDs. Unfortunately I started running out of storage space so I...um...started collecting fragrances instead

[heperd]

We knew that from the flag

I collect classical music CDs. Unfortunately I started running out of storage space so

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digita...5872649&sr=1-5

[Marais]

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digita...5872649&sr=1-5

Thanks: I've thought about these 'digital solutions' but I like the CDs, the inserts, covers, etc. Same reason I collect original bottles and not decants!

[heperd]

Thanks: I've thought about these 'digital solutions' but I like the CDs, the inserts, covers, etc. Same reason I collect original bottles and not decants!

Yea it really defeats the whole collecting aspect.....

[hedonist222]

Painting, photography, bass, headphones. None are that expensive. Cooking is the most expensive by far. More than fragrances, but as always I try to be frugal.

How is cooking more expensive than perfumes?

[sarıpatates]

Well, I guess I buy fragrances less frequently than I buy ingredients It's probably not the same for everyone

Tools do not require constant purchasing, just cheap upkeep. That said I still would like a good ice cream machine, an accurate water bath, a wood fired oven (and a lawn to go with it), and while I have a lawn a simple cold smoking setup would be great :P

[tdwctdwc]

Musician/recording artist here.

Also an animal activist and a proud dog owner .

[jfj33]

How is cooking more expensive than perfumes?

I guess it depends on how much you spend on fragrance vs how much you spend on ingredients. I could quite easily spend more than a boutique 100ml bottle's worth on a weekend's cooking ingredients if entertaining. Quality food ain't cheap! I love it though, I find cooking very therapeutic.

Other expensive hobbies:
- musical instruments and music tech,
- building PCs and buying associated gadgets,
- bespoke/tailored clothing,
- wine,
- travel,
- flying on my private pilot licence (a very easy way to get rid of a lot of money)
...and most expensive of all; being a dad!

...and most expensive of all: wife and kid.

I hear ya!

[hedonist222]

I'd love all those too.
We have a very basic ice cream machine at home. It makes ice cream in about 45 minutes. All you do is add the mixture and it'll cream and freeze it for you. Reasonable too. I think around $200 to $300.

[srmd22]

Watches (thats a terribly expensive one, put on hold for now), knives, guitars and studio recording equipment (also a horrible, horrible money pit), computers/gaming gear, had a sunglass phase, and there is gonna be a handgun phase pretty soon (got my permit last year, but haven't had the time to pursue it yet).

Edit/ps: none of this cost near as much as my wife and kids! Is that a hobby?

[Partagas]

Whiskey and cigars prior to having two beautiful daughters.

[Divatologist]

OH YEAH!! NIKON USERS STAND UP!!

Not only do you smell good and have excellent taste in frags, but you also have excellent taste in photography equipment. I have the Nikon D90 with the SB-600, Nikkor 50 1.8, 35 1.8, 18-200 3.something, and the kit lens. I want the D7000. The D7000 hasn't been available in my area for months. I'm on a couple of waiting lists.

I love photography. I've always loved taking pics. Now, I can take beautiful pics since I have a DSLR. I love taking pics at concerts. I mostly take pics for friends and family. I just did a bday party last weekend. I love it when the folks I take pics for get so excited about how their pics turn out. I'm no pro by a long shot, but I do alright.

Someone mentioned how could cooking be expensive. Honey if you are cooking with the good stuff, it can get down right pricey. My oooooother hobby is baking. I use Nielsen-Massey extracts, Plugra butter, Pernigotti/Valrhona cocoa, etc. I usually get busy around the holidays. I sold a few cakes this holiday season. These ingredients add up. Luckily this hobby pays. And yes my cakes tastes as good as I smell Woo! :-)

[Muertita]

Vintage cameras; I have a Minolta SrT101, an Argus 40, and a Bencini Koroll.

Glassworking: it started out as an expensive hobby, now it pays the bills.

College is looking like it'll end up being my most expensive hobby, though.

[hedonist222]

Vintage cameras; I have a Minolta SrT101, an Argus 40, and a Bencini Koroll.

Glassworking: it started out as an expensive hobby, now it pays the bills.

College is looking like it'll end up being my most expensive hobby, though.

It's beyond bliss when a hobby pays bills. Good for you.

Ohh and welcome to basenotes .

Now scurry off and make an introductory thread .

[Muertita]

It's beyond bliss when a hobby pays bills. Good for you.

Ohh and welcome to basenotes .

Now scurry off and make an introductory thread .

Thank you! Will do.

[Nyegaard]

Watches and the 911 does require a certain amount of work hours being put in :-).

[thebeck]

High-end Audio/Video primarily

Me too. Check out the store I use to work at:


http://www.acousticimage.com/

[hedonist222]

Watches and the 911 does require a certain amount of work hours being put in :-).

I'd love to see both!

[vbs]

Computers/games, playing musical instruments, cooking, tabletop wargames (geek!), beer wine and whisky

[Dr_Rudi]

Fine wine
Good clothes
Good cinema
Good skincare
Good haircuts
Fast women
Slow horses

[bmilt]

i play drums, maintain a superclean 91 honda CRX SI, craft beer, and ...smoke cigarettes