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What luxuries (as defined by the western world) have you experienced?
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I'm content in knowing that my every day living is probably more luxurious than 80% of the worlds population.
In "western" standards I really haven't done anything extraordinary. I had a $75 steak at Morton's in Chicago once. But it really wasn't that much better than a properly prepared one on my own grill for $12.
I've also stayed at $350/night luxury suites in Scottsdale, AZ and $200 a night bed & breakfasts in Sedona, but those really aren't all that special in the grand scheme of things.
In "western" standards I really haven't done anything extraordinary. I had a $75 steak at Morton's in Chicago once. But it really wasn't that much better than a properly prepared one on my own grill for $12.
I've also stayed at $350/night luxury suites in Scottsdale, AZ and $200 a night bed & breakfasts in Sedona, but those really aren't all that special in the grand scheme of things.
Zenmervolt
Elite member
Porsches
Opinion: There really is no substitute.
Why did I have it: Fiscal responsibility and a willingness to make sacrifices in other areas.
$300-$500 hotel rooms (various hotels)
Opinion: Not significantly better than a $100 hotel room.
Why did I have it: Vendor conferences or deep discounts on rooms due to frequent stays or corporate affiliations.
ZV
Opinion: There really is no substitute.
Why did I have it: Fiscal responsibility and a willingness to make sacrifices in other areas.
$300-$500 hotel rooms (various hotels)
Opinion: Not significantly better than a $100 hotel room.
Why did I have it: Vendor conferences or deep discounts on rooms due to frequent stays or corporate affiliations.
ZV
Geekbabe
Moderator Emeritus<br>Elite Member
Everybody posting here lives luxuriously compared to conditions most people in the world experience.
I woke up this morning in a clean,pleasant warm house located in a safe area. I don't fear being gunned down or taken prisoner unlawfully. I have hot and cold running water that's safe to drink and bath in. I have adequately large, safe storage areas for food and the means to cook it.If I become seriously ill I will be transported to the hospital within minutes and once there I will be treated regardless of my ability to pay.My children will learn to read,write and obtain a basic education regardless of my fiscal resources. I can choose to further my own prospects by attending one of several community colleges or state universities at an afforable cost. I can also chose to live anywhere I like and take up any field of study or compete for any job that interests me.
I'd say I live a life of massive luxury on a daily basis.
I woke up this morning in a clean,pleasant warm house located in a safe area. I don't fear being gunned down or taken prisoner unlawfully. I have hot and cold running water that's safe to drink and bath in. I have adequately large, safe storage areas for food and the means to cook it.If I become seriously ill I will be transported to the hospital within minutes and once there I will be treated regardless of my ability to pay.My children will learn to read,write and obtain a basic education regardless of my fiscal resources. I can choose to further my own prospects by attending one of several community colleges or state universities at an afforable cost. I can also chose to live anywhere I like and take up any field of study or compete for any job that interests me.
I'd say I live a life of massive luxury on a daily basis.
cheesehead
Lifer
A-yep.
She neglected the big one, though: Health care.
Everything - and I mean EVERYTHING - is secondary to not having you and yours be dead. Life is precious, and it's rather convenient that most of us have jobs that pay well enough we can afford quite a lot of it.
Throwmeabone
Senior member
This. The most expensive restaurant I've been to was about $20 per person.
Flipped Gazelle
Diamond Member
The thread is about "luxuries", which implies that we can do without them.
AreaCode707
Lifer
It actually covers Napa, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino Counties, and probably a few more. 🙂
AreaCode707
Lifer
That's why I specified by Western standards in the thread title. 😉 I'm more curious about the outrageous stuff.
AreaCode707
Lifer
Damn, red or white? What was it?
Johnny Walker Blue Label....was ok but not a single malt, was a gift not something I would buy. Certainly not work the $200 price.
Montblanc Pens...they are ok, but better brands out there for less money, have owned a few of them as well (Pelikan, Aurora...etc).
Rolex watches...seriously a middle line watch when compared to others but with a big brand name, owned three, think they are fine but command a big markup. Also own an Omega. People make them out to be amazing, they are good, but brands like JLC, IWC, GO, Blancpain and many others are alot "nicer", I would say Rolex is closer to Breilting and Omega than anything else. Have also owned a Tag Heuer that was ok.
$500 dinner for two at one of the finest places in boston....was good, but the sister place that costs a third what I paid was just as good.
I have had other things that I wouldn't consider luxurious but some might, mostly going out to places to eat that were about $200+ for two, they were all ok but nothing overly amazing, then again maybe my expectations are too high.
Montblanc Pens...they are ok, but better brands out there for less money, have owned a few of them as well (Pelikan, Aurora...etc).
Rolex watches...seriously a middle line watch when compared to others but with a big brand name, owned three, think they are fine but command a big markup. Also own an Omega. People make them out to be amazing, they are good, but brands like JLC, IWC, GO, Blancpain and many others are alot "nicer", I would say Rolex is closer to Breilting and Omega than anything else. Have also owned a Tag Heuer that was ok.
$500 dinner for two at one of the finest places in boston....was good, but the sister place that costs a third what I paid was just as good.
I have had other things that I wouldn't consider luxurious but some might, mostly going out to places to eat that were about $200+ for two, they were all ok but nothing overly amazing, then again maybe my expectations are too high.
cheesehead
Lifer
Monkfish or proper shark?
AreaCode707
Lifer
I've had blue shark. Caught it on a fishing trip off the coast of NorCal, had it stir fried with cajun spices. Was pretty good.
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