16 Hobbies That People Say Costs A Lot Of Money To Keep Up
This week, Reddit user u/ElsaJones315 posed the question, "What's your most money-consuming hobby?"
Here's a look at some of the top-voted answers:
1."Cheese. No. Really. I spend way too much on cheese. Fancy cheese from a fancy store. Soft and hard. The kinds of cheese that normal people are like, 'Why is that wedge of cheese so expensive?' I get nice crackers, hot honey, salami, olives, and all the charcuterie board stuff. I really just like a good cheese!"
2."Horses. I've had my horse for 17 years and financially, I gave it pretty much all I got. He recently passed away and although my heart is broken, I am incredibly aware of how much money I am saving now that I do not own a horse anymore."
3."Photography. Between buying high-quality cameras, lenses, and editing software, plus traveling to interesting locations, it really adds up. But capturing those perfect moments makes it worth every penny."
4."Legos. If my house ever burns down, the toxic plastic smoke is going to kill everyone in town. My husband’s collection is absolutely crazy. Former LEGO stop motion brick animator."
5."Music in general...not only the instruments but pedals, strings, accessories (straps, etc.), amps, and rehearsal room. I play bass in two bands and have nine instruments at home, plus a guitar, keyboards, and a harmonica. And the feeling that I'm not done yet."
6."Dungeons & Dragons. The amount I've spent on source books, miniatures, and snacks is disgusting."
7."Having project cars that are never finished."
"And having project cars you take to the track. The build is never finished because there's always something to upgrade but throw in always breaking stuff, too."
8."Fish keeping. If you’re doing it properly, people don’t realize how expensive and time-consuming it is."
9."Crochet. Yarn can be expensive but it keeps me sane."
10."Scuba diving."
11."Golf. Golf kart + clubs + balls + tees = a lot of money."
12."Mountain biking."
13."Gardening. All the plants, pots, fertilizers, seeds trellis and more add up but I enjoy it."
14."I buy pretty notebooks and never write in them."
15."Cooking. I'm always trying new stuff and it costs a lot."
16.And finally, "Collecting hobbies. I get into a new one every month and never stop buying gear."
"One year it would be candle making and buying all the gear for it. Another year sourdough baking and again buying all the stuff for it. But at least I have fun...until I get bored, that is."—u/Deusorchi
Are there any other hobbies you think should be on this list? Sound off in the comments!
Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
