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There’s no denying the fact that some hobbies can be absolutely instrumental in instilling a deeper level of balance in your life. Without a hobby or two that you can sink some of your time and/or financial resources into, your life can spiral out of control when it comes to healthily balancing work and pleasure. 

With that being said, this AskReddit thread certainly provides its fair share of the more financially hefty hobbies that you might find yourself intrigued by. By all means, if you have the resources to stock up on a multitude of coins that could very well mature in their overall value over time, then definitely do so. 

(Just remember that some collectibles wind up being worthless in the long run.)

The Collection Could Pay Off In The Long Run.

Reddit screenshot of someone talking about their very expensive coin collection
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Honestly though, to amass a properly abundance ancient coins collection does seem like just the kind of hobby that could treat you and your lineage well on down the road. 

Then again, you could luck out like one couple who found one million antique coins in their crawlspace.

Ah Yes, Sweet Blissful Ignorance

Reddit screenshot of someone talking about their fancy gaming computer
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Some folks just opt for the rose-colored lens’ life of blissful ignorance. 

In A World Dominated By Screens, Books Grow Increasingly Precious.

Reddit screenshot of someone talking about their hobby of collecting books.
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There are certain folks out there that might suggest that the feeling one gets from reading an actual physical book, as opposed to a digital story off their screen is far better. 

(Besides, there are even some ways to earn money reading books.)

Why Limit Yourself To One Hobby?

Reddit screenshot from someone talking about having multiple hobbies.
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Some people make a literal hobby out of collecting a multitude of hobbies. 

(Who knows, one of those hobbies might actually make you money.)

Crochet Does Sound Very Relaxing.

Reddit screenshot of someone who is deeply invested in crochet.
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As winter grows increasingly closer, a hobby like crochet could make for many a cozy and relaxing time

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Gardening Can Be An Incredibly Rewarding Way To Spend Your Time.

Reddit screenshot about someone who has a gardening hobby.
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Not only is gardening a great and mindful way to organize your thoughts on a daily basis, but it’s also just the kind of hobby in which you can literally reap the fruits of your own labor.  There are also plenty of ways to keep gardening dirt cheap.

Related: ‘What’s Your $64 Tomato?’: Redditors Weigh In on Their Greatest Sunken Costs

Just Because Dogs Deserve It.

Reddit screenshot about someone talking about spending tons of money on their dogs' products.
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Companies nowadays are making some seriously cool dog toys. Don’t even get us started on the treats that can actually at times look dangerously appetizing to the human being that might be possessed by a ferocious case of the hunger. 

Yes, Stick With That Story.

Reddit screenshot of someone talking about guitar gear being expensive.
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But really, how is one supposed to resist the maddening temptation that is sinking that next paycheck into a shiny new guitar?

Classic Cars Are Undeniably Cool Though.

Reddit screenshot of someone talking about their classic car.
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Not only can one take their classic car to numerous classic car shows and engage with a passionate community brimming with potential new friends, but classic cars are just plain old fun to look at

At Least You Can Save Money On Not Eating Out.

Reddit screenshot of someone talking about home cooking supplies collection.
Reddit

This seems like one of those “pricey hobbies” that could pay for itself in the long run as long as you actually use your fancy cooking supplies/tools to prepare and enjoy tasty meals at home. 

Related: 30 Kitchen Essentials That Are Built to Last

Curly Hair Is No Joke.

Reddit screenshot of someone talking about pricey curly hair supplies.
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The ongoing battle that can be working to tame a head of curly hair certainly brings with it its own series of expensive hair supplies. 

Just A Tad Bit Far Out There In Terms Of Pricing.

Reddit screenshot of someone talking about buying various expensive fragrances.
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There are certain fragrances that have no business, no business at all, being priced the way that they are. 

Seriously, Didn’t See This One Coming.

Reddit screenshot about racing being a crazy expensive hobby.
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All sarcasm (see text above) aside, racing is one of those hobbies reserved for folks that quite simply have the extra money to play around with. 

This Is Why It’s Worth It To Buy Nice Running Shoes.

Reddit screenshot of someone talking about spending tons of money on running shoes.
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As long as you’re racking up those steps with your next pair of pricier running shoes, they can certainly be a worthwhile investment. 

It Seems Like This Could Be Far More Extreme.

Reddit screenshot of someone talking about spending a lot of money on mountain biking gear.
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Mountain biking seems like one of those activities where with enough strategic shopping around, you don’t necessarily have to bust open your bank account to thoroughly enjoy your sessions with the activity. 

Meet the Writer

Matt has spent the last 8 or so odd years as both a writer and editor in Seattle and Brooklyn, where he is now based. He loves escaping the tirelessly fast pace of the “Mad Apple” that is NYC by taking walks and runs through parks where he’s able to catch up on the latest tea about society from the city’s ever chatty, always hungry, occasionally rabid, pigeons. When he’s not taking his urban nature strolls, or dutifully combing the deepest rabbit holes of the internet to find the content that’s worth sinking your mind’s teeth into, he’s likely holed up at a dark-lit dive bar with a book and/or some friends, or just easily he could be on the hunt for the next addition to his steadily growing plant family.