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My travel, mug collections

Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car).

I do not buy expensive jewelry, accessories or clothing. I get and wear only branded good quality shoes because I have some knee issues. But we find those on sale at outlet malls. That said, I asked my husband the above question. His reply was simple and that I do not spend much on individual luxury.

Anyhow I have collectibles like my cup/mug collection. I buy them on my travels. I have my doll collection which I display for my Navaratri. This is what I wrote last time the prompt showed up! Let me wait and see if I get myself an expensive item like a birkin bag when the prompt shows up again 😊!

States, cities and National parks.

Anyhow these are not expensive but I feel like it has more sentimental value that cannot be valued to dollars and cents.

23 responses to “My travel, mug collections”

  1. SRIKANTH Avatar
    SRIKANTH

    What a beautifully grounded and meaningful approach to the things you surround yourself with! It’s truly refreshing.

    You have a wonderful understanding of value that goes far beyond price tags. Investing in quality where it counts for your well-being, like your shoes, is both practical and wise. And your collections are not just objects; they are curated stories. Each mug is a tangible memory from your travels, and your dolls are a vibrant, living part of your cultural and spiritual tradition during Navaratri.

    That’s the real luxury—possessions infused with personal history, joy, and purpose. The sentimental value you’ve cultivated is indeed a richness that “cannot be valued in dollars and cents.” It’s a collection of a life well-lived and cherished.

    Whether a Birkin bag ever joins the party or not, it’s clear you have already mastered the art of owning your treasures, rather than letting them own you. A truly inspiring perspective

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      I can create any beautiful memory with a much cheaper bag than a birkin. 😊

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  2. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    This writing prompt got me thinking, I don’t really own anything that expensive as far as I’m concerned. And small things of sentimental value are way more important in my opinion. We buy lots of things second hand, I also love outlets, their prices are great. I have some jewelry which has purely sentimental value to me. All in all life is too short to spend it chasing cool stuff

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      True. Sentiments have more value. 💕

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  3. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    I love the way you’ve shared this! 💛 It’s refreshing to see someone value meaningful experiences and personal treasures over pricey luxury items. Your collections—cups, mugs, dolls—carry stories, memories, and emotions from your travels and celebrations, which is far more priceless than anything money can buy. It’s a beautiful reminder that the true value of a personal item often lies in the joy, memories, and connections it brings, rather than its price tag.

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  4. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    I really love how you shared this! 😊 It’s beautiful that you value meaning and memories over price tags. Your collectibles—the cups, mugs, and dolls—carry stories from your travels and traditions, which is priceless in itself. The way you treasure experiences and sentiment over luxury items shows a wonderfully mindful approach to life. And who knows, maybe one day that Birkin bag will make its way to you—but until then, your collections are truly treasures in every sense!

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Ha maybe one day I may own a birkin bag but until then these are my prized possessions 😄!

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      1. vermavkv Avatar
        vermavkv

        Haha, that’s such a lovely thought! 😄 Birkin or not, it’s the sentiment and story behind each possession that truly makes it priceless. Your “prized possessions” already sound full of charm and personality — and honestly, that’s far more special than any label could ever be.

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      2. ganga1996 Avatar
        ganga1996

        True! 😊

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  5. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    My late uncle had a huge collection of elephants. All sizes and all materials.

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Wow. His kids would have loved or hated his collection.

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        He didn’t have any kids. He passed away almost a year ago. Now his widow is living alone in that big house.

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      2. ganga1996 Avatar
        ganga1996

        Oh. collectibles do give an adrenaline rush.

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      3. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        And the elephants are so cute.

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      4. ganga1996 Avatar
        ganga1996

        💕

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  6. Ab Avatar
    Ab

    The personal value and memories of our items are more important than the price tag they were purchased at. 🙏

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      True! Personal memories multiply the original value of the said item.

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  7. Hammad Rais Avatar
    Hammad Rais

    The one gift I bought for my only sister, when I went to my first ever foreign trip, was a coffee mug. My wife liked it so much, she also picked one for herself 🙂

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Women love them 😊! Now you know a cheap valuable gift.

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  8. Thompson Long Range Avatar
    Thompson Long Range

    The older I get, the more I realize that sentimental value is maybe even more important than true economic value. To the people who matter most (i.e. family members) more often than not it’s the little things like a travel mug collection that hold the memories and sentiment our loved ones want. It’s funny, but we were talking about this a little bit with our kids recently. We own a successful long-range shooting school, and we talked about who would get that in the event of our passing. None of them were really chomping at the bit, though it would be the most economically valuable thing we own. They all, however, want a nutcracker collection my wife has accumulated through the years haha Somehow, the cheap and kind of silly nutcrackers we buy are the most valuable thing to them haha

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Shows the love and affection of your kids towards their mom who enjoys her nutcracker collection. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. KK Avatar
    KK

    Good collection indeed!

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Thank you!

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