Model rail is not so expensive compared to some other hobbies

N_GaugeModeller · January 27, 2021, 10:08:09 PM

My other half is always complaining about how much I am spending on my hobby, she had better not complain after today.

One of her hairy pets had to go to the vet for a small operation to remove a bladder stone, the bill cam in at a whopping £680.

What sort of hairy beast was it, some sort of rare bread dog that's worth thousands, a thorough bread race horse.

Nope a Guinea Pig.

Mind you she was not impressed when I said she could get a new one for £25, where is her sense of humour now.

That's the next 5 or 6 new trains gone down the drain.

Pets, who'd have them.

NGM

emjaybee · January 27, 2021, 10:15:27 PM

I laugh, 'cos I get it. 'Daddy's Little Princess' has burnt through somewhere in the region of £2000+ in the last six months. Not bad for a free feral kitten 17yrs ago.

Praise the Lord for PetPlan!

Railwaygun · January 28, 2021, 03:34:47 AM

Quote from: emjaybee on January 27, 2021, 10:15:27 PM

I laugh, 'cos I get it. 'Daddy's Little Princess' has burnt through somewhere in the region of £2000+ in the last six months. Not bad for a free feral kitten 17yrs ago.

Praise the Lord for PetPlan!

And the cost of 17yrs of Petplan insurance is???

A Pet savings account may be a better bet!

Chris Morris · January 28, 2021, 06:41:25 AM

Going on to other hobbies, I also like riding ebikes - makes Farish look cheap.
See https://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/product/18336/2021-s-works-turbo-levo-sl/

My trusteed steed was more towards the bottom end at just under £2k. Thats still a lot of locos.

emjaybee · January 28, 2021, 07:13:41 AM

Quote from: Railwaygun on January 28, 2021, 03:34:47 AM
Quote from: emjaybee on January 27, 2021, 10:15:27 PM

I laugh, 'cos I get it. 'Daddy's Little Princess' has burnt through somewhere in the region of £2000+ in the last six months. Not bad for a free feral kitten 17yrs ago.

Praise the Lord for PetPlan!

And the cost of 17yrs of Petplan insurance is???

Immaterial, and irrelevant.

N_GaugeModeller · January 28, 2021, 07:50:03 AM

You can't get Petplan type insurance for Guinea Pigs, they are classed as exotic pets so not covered, even though they are Britain's 4th most popular pet behind Dogs, Cats and Rabbits.

NGM

emjaybee · January 28, 2021, 08:47:05 AM

Quote from: N_GaugeModeller on January 28, 2021, 07:50:03 AM
You can't get Petplan type insurance for Guinea Pigs, they are classed as exotic pets so not covered, even though they are Britain's 4th most popular pet behind Dogs, Cats and Rabbits.

NGM

Oof, that's a kick in the whatsits. I never dreamt they were exotic pets.

NinOz · January 28, 2021, 08:53:57 AM

Not petplan but:
https://www.exoticdirect.co.uk/small-mammal-insurance/guinea-pigs-insurance
How much does Guinea Pig insurance cost?

Guinea Pig insurance costs around £15 a month for an Essential policy. This is for one Guinea Pig covered for up to £2,000 of vet fees.

About £180 a year or about £1440 over lifespan of 8 years.