How much have you spent on flying RC in your lifetime?

[SunnyD]

Share your story:

 

[Ping^Spike]

I'm still suffering with a really bad dose of accessory-itis.

My doctor said there is no cure

 

[colinfowler]

Can't add it up.
Wife thinks I've not spent alot over years.

Got it cheap on eBay.
Mending it for a friend.
Swapped it.
Won it in a raffle.

All the above also applies to toys, guitars, amps and effects.

Not sure how much she believed.

 

[Adamcain112]

I am divorced so I pretty much buy what I want. The majority of my spending goes towards camera gear and audio equipment.

 

[james_mav]

I just spent $20 on some low noise props. I only ordered one pair since I just wanted to try them out. Guess what, I didn't look at the website close enough & one pair equals 2 props which is worthless. Now I've got to make another order but it won't be from DJI. Why sell props unless you get four?

 

[okw]

I just spent $20 on some low noise props. I only ordered one pair since I just wanted to try them out. Guess what, I didn't look at the website close enough & one pair equals 2 props which is worthless. Now I've got to make another order but it won't be from DJI. Why sell props unless you get four?

Unless you're counting shipping, $20 should be 4 props ... or placing an order for a quantity of 2 pairs.

 

[okw]

The Mavic was a somewhat small purchase, considering some of the things I've flown over the years. I've got a helicopter that was considerably more expensive (and is completely obsolete now ).

 

[james_mav]

Unless you're counting shipping, $20 should be 4 props ... or placing an order for a quantity of 2 pairs.

Shipping is $10 & the props were $10. I hope no one else makes this stupid mistake.

 

[okw]

Shipping is $10 & the props were $10. I hope no one else makes this stupid mistake.

Bummer. Sorry to hear that. Hope you can get another "pair" soon.

 

[NinjaNut]

Shipping is $10 & the props were $10. I hope no one else makes this stupid mistake.

Get em from Advexure....zero wait!

 

[kidroc]

Divorced too. i buy what i want no more nagging for me.!!!!!

 

[Adamcain112]

I have bought just about every unnecessary accessory possible. I have a bad case of G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome)

 

[BigAl07]

I've been in this "hobby/profession" for 4 decades. I've flown some turbine jets and helo that cost more than the cars some of us are currently driving. It's an addiction really

 

[SunnyD]

^^^
...but at least you know

 

[Hitec_NL]

I've been flying since I was about 13 years old, no familymembers in the hobby, just me .
Started with foam fixed wing planes, flew that for a few years and then the first quadcopters started to appear.
Sometimes it was quite hard to explain why I wanted to buy something expensive (which it was at that age!).
Now I am 22, engaged for a while, earning my own money and again explaining why I want to buy something very expensive .
Luckily she likes the hobby and me buying random hobby stuff doesn't bother her.
When adding everything upp, it seems a lot, but hey we are having some fun!

 

[Advexure]

Get em from Advexure....zero wait!

More in stock and ready to ship! ---> DJI Mavic Low-Noise Quick-Release Propellers (Platinum) | Advexure

Thanks for the shout, @NinjaNut

 

[BerndM]

I have been flying, soaring, driving and sailing some type of RC vehicle since 1972. I have easily spent at least 1 hour (or more) a week enjoying these hobbies. So 45 years at 52 hours a week totals 2340 hours.
I'm guessing this is a low side figure and most likely is a fair amount higher.
I know for a fact that my total spending is comfortably in the $10k to 20K category.