Topic: Are there really low-cost hobbies? (Read 159 times)
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There are some hobbies that can be practiced without spending money, gaming, watching films, bird watching, jogging
Sports are not cheap nowadays, the same good running shoes cost at least $ 100. You also need to take clothes.
I used to glue plastic models of airplanes, ships, cars and so on. But I got tired and took a break.
Running, running shoes, shorts and a T-shirt, everything is simple and cheap.
hobbies can remain cheap by just turning up and doing it for fun... but when it becomes an obsession/competition, its no longer a hobby but a enthusiastic pursuit/social investment
Well there is alot of fun hobbies I do have that does not cost me any money. Going on a long walk or run, making some new kind of food, and reading a book.
And then there is watching some movies. It is free to do that but you do have to pay for a tv channel or a service like Netflix.
And then there is watching some movies. It is free to do that but you do have to pay for a tv channel or a service like Netflix.
This makes me wonder: do low-cost hobbies really exist?
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My hobby is fishing and since there are second hand rod available in market ?I cannot call this as expensive one .
Also love hiking and I need not to spend a lot for that.
Your hobby ?your expenses?your choice? Lol
Also love hiking and I need not to spend a lot for that.
Your hobby ?your expenses?your choice? Lol
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Depend on what kind of hobby are you referring,but there are lots of cheaper hobby to choose from .
This makes me wonder: do low-cost hobbies really exist?
Take up a hobby where you are not challenged by others, so you won't feel an urgent need to improve.
Building Models, Nature Watching, etc
I believe that the most cost effective hobby is gaming. But, if you're a person having too much screen time everyday, like me, then more screen time wouldn't do good.
All hobbies are low cost if you join a club or meetup group.
As someone who has had many hobbies and spent much monies only to move onto another... I advise not spending any money on a hobby at first. Join a club or group and borrow equipment to get started. Then after awhile, if you are still interested in the hobby you can upgrade when it's appropriate. No point in getting a high dollar racket or club if you are a beginner. Learn the game first and then invest when it's worthwhile.
As someone who has had many hobbies and spent much monies only to move onto another... I advise not spending any money on a hobby at first. Join a club or group and borrow equipment to get started. Then after awhile, if you are still interested in the hobby you can upgrade when it's appropriate. No point in getting a high dollar racket or club if you are a beginner. Learn the game first and then invest when it's worthwhile.
Some hobbies quietly come with a "price tag" even before you start. For example, there was a time when I suddenly became interested in badminton, thinking it would be a simple and low-cost sport that only required a racket and shuttlecocks. So, I chose a cheap beginner's racket—simple and lightweight, which felt perfect for a newbie.
However, once I started playing, I realized things weren’t that straightforward. Gradually, I wanted to buy some professional sportswear and shoes, and I felt like I needed a better racket, even considering signing up for lessons to improve my skills. Each time I wanted to level up, it seemed to come with new expenses, and my hobby had become an unexpected financial burden.
This makes me wonder: do low-cost hobbies really exist?
However, once I started playing, I realized things weren’t that straightforward. Gradually, I wanted to buy some professional sportswear and shoes, and I felt like I needed a better racket, even considering signing up for lessons to improve my skills. Each time I wanted to level up, it seemed to come with new expenses, and my hobby had become an unexpected financial burden.
This makes me wonder: do low-cost hobbies really exist?
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