I own less than 120 things (kitchen, bedroom, tools, clothes ect), all of which can fit in my mid-sized SUV. Everything I own has had countless hours of research into finding out what item(s) are best.

For instance my custom EDC knife took 2 months to conjure up before having the order placed. Hours of researching and brainstorming what metals suit my purpose best, what scale/handle material hold up best, what color(s) coordinate better with my personality, what blade design and size are more suitable for my persona. Everything about that knife was scrutinized. This little knife will cost me over 400. This is a purchasing process that all my items go through.

My pc setup is about 5k, it took 1 months to come up with the components list. My kitchen pots, utensils, accessories are worth 2k it took 3 months of trying many brands before settling. My bed (two blankets + yoga mat) is 800, it took 2 months of trying out different blankets. Sometimes the best I can have is something I have to make myself (such as furniture) even then It's not cheap.

TLDR: I'm not rich. I save my money to accumulate the best items I can afford. I see everything I buy as the last item of its kind which I will own. To me everything is an investment. Does anyone else share the same state of mind?

EDIT: someone pointed out this as a trait of OCD which I am diagnosed with. I take great pleasure in the purchasing / replacement process to think it may be the sole reason why I’m deep into minimalism comforts me.