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Fans invest more than $30,000 in Taylor Swift experience

Friday, 23/02/2024, 16:28 (GMT+7)

One Taylor Swift fan revealed she spent $30,000 on the singer experience, leaving several stunned. 

A Taylor Swift fan left several stunned after spending more than $30,000 on the singer's experience show. 

Millie Porter, a Taylor Swift fan, spends  $30,000 to experience her idol.

In a week, Taylor Swift dazzled Melbourne with her concerts.

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A Taylor Swift fan shocked many by spending over $30,000 on the singer's experience show. Image credit: @theageaustralia/Tiktok

Taylor's concerts caused a 33% increase in local spending during her show weekends.

Besides, several fans spend a lot of money to take part in the singer's concerts

Among these devoted fans, Millie Porter stands out. Having attended all three Melbourne concerts, Porter took the extraordinary step of obtaining a special credit card just for the occasion, channeling between $7,000 and $9,000 into her tour experience

According to The Age, Millie Porter said that: '[That includes] outfits, friendship bracelets, all of that kind of stuff - to be conservative.'

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Millie Porter - a Taylor Swift fan, revealed spending a significant amount on Taylor Swift's concerts, merchandise, and related items, leaving several fans stunned. Image credit: @theageaustralia/Tiktok

Millie Porter also ventured into the realms of Taylor Swift's merchandise, leaving several users stunned. 

In the interview, she explained that to spend $30,000 on the singer experience show, she had to spread across a variety of purchases, including outfits, friendship bracelets, and more.

She estimated she had spent $7,000–$9,000 on the Australian leg of Swift's Eras tour.

Porter's dedication didn't stop at concert tickets; she also ventured into the realms of Taylor Swift's merchandise.

At the Taylor Swift merchandise store, where she spent $1,400 on items ranging from water bottles and tote bags to pullovers and bracelets. Despite the substantial financial outlay, Porter's enthusiasm remained undiminished.

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Millie Porter also invests in merchandise, including various items like water bottles, tote bags, pullovers, and bracelets. Image credit: @theageaustralia/Tiktok

She said: 'I have so much serotonin, so much joy right now. 

Additionally, she overcame her pride and admiration for Swift and took it to greater heights. 

She recounted that she spends a huge amount of money on Tylor Swifyt merchandise, including concert tickets, vinyl records, CDs, merchandise, travel, themed outfits, and even Swift-inspired tattoos, highlighting a lifetime of dedication to the singer.

The story about Millie Porter spending $30,000 to experience her idol sparks debate on social media

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The story of Millie Porter's $30,000 expenditure on Taylor Swift sparks debate on social media. Image credit: @theageaustralia/Tiktok

While some express their surprise about the money Millie spent on Taylor, a portion of the fanbase exercises more caution with their finances, indicating the varied ways fans choose to express their support for Taylor Swift.

One person said: Nothing wrong if you have endless supply of money...but if you go impoverished because of it... it's stupidity.

A second wrote: Nothing wrong with being passionate about an artist/ musician etc, but it's sad to see when it takes over people's lives like this...

A very finacial blessed individual.. I hope that most it is applicable to all individual. While a third commented.

Someone else said: Good for her if I had that type of money I would definitely buy tickets to see her and buy all her merch. 

Another added: Just making other people "richer" , nothing wrong with supporting but sometimes you should know when enough is enough .

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