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[quote=Anonymous]Real question for you OP: when you see these experiences, do you imagine really enjoying them, or do you imagine taking a photo of yourself doing them and posting it online? Or telling other people about it later and them being impressed or envious?

This isn't a trick question, I don't know what your answer will be and it might be that you would genuinely enjoy the experience. And if so, you should do it now and then! Treat yourself. If it's important to you, you can save up money for that kind of stuff so it's set aside and doesnt' feel like it's impacting your bottom line.

But the reason I ask is because I've noticed this is also a cultural trend, to pay for expensive "luxury" experiences. It's become trendy to spend money on experiences instead of possessions. And as someone who has done some of these experiences, what I've discovered is that sometimes an expensive experience is no more satisfying than an expensive handbag or pair of shoes. Especially if you are just getting it because other people do, or you feel like you should.

Also, many of the vendors offering these experiences are just trying to bilk you. Because it's become trendy for UMC to pay for bespoke experiences, it's also become trendy for hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality services to put together "experiences" that allow them to charge 5x what they would for a regular meal or service because it's their "Deluxe Immersive Experience" or whatever. And often this is simply not worth it.

Just some thoughts.[/quote]

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