I'm a happy consumerist and love to buy things, whereas experiences are less important to me because I don't like traveling and only want to go out occasionally

I'm a happy consumerist and love to buy things, whereas experiences are less important to me because I don't like traveling and only want to go out occasionally. So I kind of agree with the author, maybe I'm even a bit more radical. I sometimes even research things I don't really need at all just to find out what's the best one at a reasonable price. For example, I have pretty much the best metal pencil sharpener of the world attached to my table, use a mechanical keyboard, have a very neat monocular in my backback, have the optimal backpack, have a special sports fountain pen and the (for me) best pocket knife in my pocket, etc. Recently, I've bought inflatable solar-powered candle imitations that my girlfriend absolutely loves. I've even bought a printing adding machine, not the best but a fairly good one, and occasionally enjoy using it even though it's definitely the last thing I'd really need. It rattles in a pleasant way. To cut a long story short, it seems obvious that life advice in both directions is somewhat shallow. Some people prefer to spend their money on traveling, others prefer things. Claiming that experiences are better sounds like a marketing ploy by companies who offer "vanity lifestyle products & experiences."