Expensive as a mail order bride? Son, lemme give you a little wisdom about women: they are without a doubt THE most expensive hobby on the face of the earth, bar none. That being said, they are also the most enjoyable hobby on the face of the earth.
I hear ya, after numerous "long term" relationships and going through a divorce, expensive doesn't even fit lol. But my fiance, is and has been the most enjoyable "hobby". As far as the comments I made, was just my attempt at being funny, I know they are upgrades that are the decision of the individual and not a requirement, and on that note I can't wait to get my Tamiya Sherman and upgrade it, I just need a few more pennies and I will be set.