Unspoken Luxuries Ultra-Wealthy Access That Leave Your Jaw on the Floor
That just screams money. While most Americans are complaining about today’s wildly high cost of living — others are living the high life, having experiences and luxuries one could only dream of, if they knew they existed. To make penny pinchers feel even worse, a recent Reddit post asked users to list things that rich people do that most people have never heard of. Nearly 5,000 people ran to the comment section, chatting about everything from swans swimming in a backyard pool to having custom libraries in their homes. Here are some of the eye-rolling comments from the thread.
In This Article:
- Swan Rentals and Poolside Excess
- Orchid Daycare: Bloom on Demand
- Custom Libraries: Leather-Bound Masterpieces on Demand
- Time is Money: The CEO, the Limo, and a Blacklist
- Educational Agents: Private School Placement Across the Globe
- Shopping Comes to Them: Concierge Purchases and Staircases
- Philanthropy and Charity: Voices from the Thread
Swan Rentals and Poolside Excess
Having a pool is a luxury for most; requesting swans float around in it is something else. “I know a billionaire who wanted swans swimming in the pond outside his home, but was disappointed when their feathers molted and they looked scruffy. He uses a swan rental service that rotates out the swans periodically so that they always look pristine,” a commenter wrote. That detail illustrates how far the ultra-wealthy go to curate appearances.
Orchid Daycare: Bloom on Demand
“Orchid daycare. You send your non-blooming orchid in to be taken care of until it blooms again, and exchange it for a blooming one so you always have blooming orchids in your house,” someone pointed out. Plant care becomes a service for the wealthy.
Custom Libraries: Leather-Bound Masterpieces on Demand
“For the absurdly rich who want a classic library with leather-bound books that simply aren’t available in leather binding, there are companies that will curate a collection based on your tastes, print out books on premium non-acidic paper, and bind them all to match, or fit a particular theme,” a user shared. “The service typically starts in the mid-6 figures.”
Time is Money: The CEO, the Limo, and a Blacklist
“When I was in college working at the Business School we had an event and hosted a Fortune 500 company CEO. In the afternoon after his visit, we hired a very expensive limo company to pick him up, and they were 35 minutes late. The CEO’s travel dept in another state was calling us during this episode and later asked us to blacklist that vendor should the CEO ever come back to town,” a commenter wrote. “I was in the office the next day to hear my boss yelling at the owner of the limo service and demanding a refund, explaining that the CEO’s lost time was worth more than we make in a year.”
Educational Agents: Private School Placement Across the Globe
“They send those agents across the world to private school fairs and their job is to match the kid (who can be as young as 10) profile with the best school available that matches what the family wants. Each agents have a portfolio of kids and they get a commission from the schools when they match a kid with them,” a comment read. The idea shows how wealth can shape access to elite education.
Shopping Comes to Them: Concierge Purchases and Staircases
“Forget going to the store to pick out something for your home — the uber-rich let the shopping come to them.” “I went to an amazing Miami penthouse once that had multiple staircases brought in so the previous owner could pick which they liked best. It was insane.” Concierge-level shopping and design are part of the ultra-wealthy lifestyle.
Philanthropy and Charity: Voices from the Thread
“Hopefully the wealthy will remember the Salvation Army with a donation. I'm a very proud 14 year volunteer in honor of my beloved Mother. Thank you.” “Thank you.” “I don't volunteer but i do donate... mostly gifts for Christmas angels and items to the stores.” “Great organization.” “Creators of chaos to watch people scramble.” So they're spending a ton of money which helps local economies. Sounds good.
