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GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) is very real, and talked about a lot in the music industry. There are books, and papers studying this.

Good thing that there is nothing like that in other hobbies like Woodworking, Ham Radio, etc.

Astronomical telescopes, and photography are further examples

Oh yea, 42nd Street Photo held 2nd and 3rd mortgages on my house for years.