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

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Recorded Tony Christie said elsewhere, not written here
Around 1972, I bought a Rolls-Royce to treat myself after finally achieving success. The year before, I had three hits: Las Vegas, I Did What I Did for Maria and Amarillo.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗

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Anita Rani British broadcaster and journalist
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.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 July 2021 source ↗
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 ↗

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