What do wealthy people buy, that ordinary people know nothing about? (2015)

Re:What do wealthy people buy, that ordinary people know not... by mellosouls on Monday May 19, 2025 @05:02AM (#44027795)

I think you have a couple of good examples in your comment and I understand you would have liked more along those lines, but:

The referenced reply is dull. It's very pretentious but just reiterates common knowledge, it doesn't convey any useful information.

I disagree strongly - its not a multiple-gold answer that is now being linked to years later for no reason. I read it years ago and have always remembered it - one of those rare internet comments that I think is a classic informational moment, well-written and illuminating.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:What do wealthy people buy, that ordinary people know not... by albedoa on Monday May 19, 2025 @09:47AM (#44029880)

This is fascinating to me and I'm sure many people who read your comment. What did you learn from the reddit comment that you didn't know before reading it ten years ago? Why has it stuck with you?

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:What do wealthy people buy, that ordinary people know not... by mellosouls on Wednesday May 21, 2025 @11:27AM (#44052524)

I particularly remembered the gradations, but not the details. I remembered enjoying reading it and that it has insights into fantastic worlds and have revisited it at times, like I did here.

[ Parent | on HN ]