So Expensive Season 8 Marathon | So Expensive | Insider Business

From gooseneck barnacles and Muga silk to Japanese longbows and Stetson cowboy hats, we traveled the world to uncover the stories behind some of the most valuable items.
00:00 Intro
00:31 Steinway Grand Pianos
08:33 Hasselblad Cameras
15:04 Nonthaburi Durian
22:30 Japanese Ruby Roman Grapes
30:23 Japanese Calligraphy Brushes
39:27 Pine Nuts
46:36 Green Cardamom
53:21 Stetson Cowboy Hats
59:53 Japanese Longbows
01:06:49 Mastic Tree Resin
01:14:26 Matsutake Mushrooms
01:22:15 Gooseneck Barnacles
01:28:56 Zisha Teapots
01:35:09 Wild Ginseng
01:40:59 Muga Silk
01:49:21 Sea Sponges
01:57:34 Sea Urchins
02:07:04 Vicuña Wool
02:16:42 Rattan
02:24:53 Leavers Lace
02:33:31 Sandalwood
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So Expensive Season 8 Marathon | So Expensive | Insider Business

[@SarahSoLovelyXo]

The piano .... wow! You never realize how intricate something is until it's broken down like this. I always see videos like this and think "who was the first person to figure this out? How long did it take? Where did the idea even come from?"

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

My Allah! It exists.

[@ctdieselnut]

I would expect a piano to be incredibly involved to make, and no doubt for a top of the line one. Unless you do that sort of work, you would have no idea unless you get to see some of the process. This is why this series and others for free on yt is so cool. I love seeing this kind of stuff, even if I have no prior interest in a topic, and will likely never get to touch one in real life. It's almost a privilege.

[@TheBeefSlayer]

26:30 I asked a very old Sushi Master in the USA what his favorite sushi was. He simply replied “Fruit”. And years and years later I watch this and now I know why. Beautiful story. Sad they don’t have more fruit in Japan.

[@blimolhm2790]

my father and i were walking along a beach in Australia and came across a little box washed up on the shore. dad flipped the box over and there were dozens of these disgusting looking creatures attached to the box. we took photos and threw the box back in the water. When we got home he did research on them to find that there was about $300 of delicious gooseneck barnacles! never forget them again

[@ayushi6892]

That's quite a story.🤣Thanks for sharing! :)

[@juliekailihiwa8150]

Feel as though I just read an entire set of Brittanica Encyclopedias after traveling around the globe in this series. So much culture and fascinating people working with their hands in Arts & Crafts..keeping their heritage alive. So much appreciation for them and BI documentaries.

[@TheJuliorobles]

I couldn’t agree more with this comment. 🤓

[@DARKSTAR0399]

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[@dorotheabeiriger]

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[@fariaaltis]

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[@rowdyrae8117]

Right! I haven't been so entertained on KZbin in a while lol. I love how much every episode differed In contents.

[@melodyssong4916]

Not only is this series fascinating and informative, it makes you so much more aware of the story behind all of the things you use and interact with on a daily basis. There are so many people and their hard work in everything you touch.

[@jessecaharvey515]

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[@HCG]

The narrator’s voice is so calming. You couldn’t have hired a better choice for this series.

[@artdonovandesign]

Great narrator

[@troychampion]

she's great, they spent a lot of money on her to push their climate change agenda.

[@HCG]

@@troychampion "Agenda" Imagine not believing in human caused climate change in 2022. Pathetic. The science is so blatantly clear and undeniable, the only people who refuse to believe the facts are those whose IQ's are so low that they aren't able to understand the science, no matter how simplistically it's explained to them. You're very clearly one of those people.

[@NotSoSerious69420]

@@HCG no one really denies it’s happening. People deny what effect it’s having and if it’s even possible, or beneficial, to reverse. But of course insulting people’s intelligence who disagree with you is all you’ve got.

[@HCG]

@@NotSoSerious69420 there are an incredible amount of ignorant people that do not believe it is real. Watch any conservative pundits talk about it.

[@Dr.Randy.Butternubs]

Honestly, I'm just glad that things like these opulent grand pianos are still being made.

[@TenderheartPC]

I'm standing at the stove simmering down a tangerine marmalade that I soaked overnight with cardamom pods, star anise, and clove. Having the cardamom episode pop up at this particular time was serendipitous. It gives me a greater appreciation for what I'm using.

[@FATSHARKAL]

Wow, what a post.

[@atashgallagher5139]

The island of Manhattan was sold off to buy one small island that had nutmeg growing on it. There was an entire colonial expedition and genocide for nutmeg, and now you can buy nutmeg for just a few dollars at walmart.

[@wilson6387]

I’m standing at a stove simmering my neighbors Dahmner style, how fitting

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

Dump it out, it’s ruined.

[@MyNameIsGhost]

@@wilson6387 may I have a taste...mmm...tastes like shit....continue

[@patrickstarnes2355]

My faith is restored after watching a few hours of this 🙏 I feel more at ease with the world.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Yes. I understand you. 💋s to you.

[@YnseSchaap]

No deafening music no overexcited narration, clear information.......Thank you 😁

[@BeGioBijoux]

The Steiner lady explaining how the piano tells her what it wants as if it were super simple 😂😂 She is so highly skilled and specialized she might not even notice

[@amandapittar9398]

I live in NZ. We found Durian in a market in Auckland. It was a bit smelly. We wrapped it in a big plastic bag and took it home. It pong developed as it ripened, it really was unpleasant. We opened it up and went for it. . It was absolutely delicious. I encourage everyone to try it 😊

[@andrewwong9413]

It’s intimidating but it’s very creamy like ice cream

[@nigellei8591]

I tried it before but did not like it.

[@ava-cq9cv]

Absolutely love this series, super fun to see how this stuff is made, and its more interesting than how its made cause rarely is it just footage of a factory.

[@nocoeenginesandstuff4259]

I know its like how its made but more interesting

[@Commander_Bunny]

I Liked it as well until the global warming bullshit..

[@supremeguru5770]

The Ruby Roman grapes is so sweet and crunchy . It has that sweet refreshing after taste. I saw them sold in tokhana Japan for 900,000 Japanese money.

[@Rafiki6629]

Yen*

[@802yotaguy5]

No not yen Japanese money 😉

[@raquelpk2]

@@802yotaguy5 he’s actually right , well sorta . It’s called Japanese Yen . The symbol being ¥.

[@veo16]

Great idea to upload it altogether. Some of us turn this on as white noise while we work. 👊

[@epitomeofhyperbole]

Yep 👊

[@Annaspopoff]

Yes indeed....same here.

[@sgt79]

Or try to sleep

[@timothysanders6707]

Must be a hard job you have

[@rxlfe7177]

Aha

[@maridior6342]

I love it!🥰🤙 A two hr program about all the stuff I'll never have ... 🤨😶😭

[@shino8854]

The seafood ones, you can harvest yourself if you are ever near the coast.

[@forgedstone]

This world is so incredibly intricate. Each story you covered is incredibly complex.

[@jasonstatement3553]

That's exactly what I was thinking. There's so much to learn &. explore :)

[@worldwide_cruising]

*I pray that everyone who is watching this masterpiece becomes really happy and successful in life!*

[@tengkualiff]

These marathons are my fav to listen in the background ♥️

[@therealdeal3672]

You're missing great visual content if you're only listening in the background. But it is still educational.

[@wetsock6179]

listen to theze nutsz

[@priscillaarnold1883]

love to watch these ,they have so much information about the products we use on a daily basis and never really know how they come to be , I actually just went on line to the provider and real real sandalwood soap and oils . thank you so much for this informative series

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Amen.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Yes. Me too.

[@pilotswife06]

Gwendolyn talks about the piano like they’re a living organism… she’s incredible ❤

[@websitesthatneedanem]

12:33 - Great use of the hair nets people! 😆😆

[@christinatayler808]

Notice everything incredibly old and made well with major craftsmanship comes from ..Japan..they take such pride in the things they make and produce. Such skill and beauty in their creations. You should have an entire series just on amazing crafts from Japan alone.

[@EthosAtheos]

The Sea Urchins segment broke my heart. I live in the north eastern USA. In the 80s and into the 90s, the demand for Urchins decimated stocks. Where you could find them on any beach, now there are none. The same collapse happened with shrimp and eel. We are fishing the oceans empty.

[@kylew3715]

They are a massive problem on the west coast, don't feel bad

[@meebabeebadeembadeemdam6787]

@@kylew3715 Yep, Urchins are in great supply on the west coast.... because we hunted sea otters to near extinction

[@1953lili]

I sampled these beautiful grapes in Japan 22 years ago while there with my students. They are sweet with a hint of sour. I wanted to buy some for my host teachers. I couldn’t afford them even then!

[@gussampson5029]

They said they were only created in 2009...

[@erikcoughlan8432]

@@gussampson5029 likley a similar fruit

[@colleenclements5715]

Fascinating, interesting & entertaining! I've found a new bingeworthy watch. Thank you!

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[@LordRustyMcAlpin]

Those grapes might make one of the best sweet wines ever made.

[@mriippa]

man the Japanese attention to detail is superb.

[@13daniel1974]

Man, those bows...I'd buy one to support the man, but, also, to learn to use. Fascinating.

[@theknifedude1881]

Interesting video. Glad I haven’t developed a taste for most of the products shown! I was a SCUBA diver in the USN. I was a collector for the Marine Biology Museum @ Point Mugu (50 miles North of Santa Monica). Harvested a bunch of seafood for guys with families. Opening Day Lobster season 1963, we were allowed to dive in an otherwise restricted area. I took two lobster, just the tails on the bathroom scale weighed 12 #!

[@SEAJustinDrum]

5:56 "you see how nice that looks?" No. Literally no. I can't see it. It's so subtle and precise. To me it all just looks good. That wonderful woman is one of two people in the factory at Steinway who can tackle the job of making those beautiful pianos perfect.

[@manperor_32b8]

The dogs playing in the background of the ginseng segment is adorable

[@cherylmillard2067]

01:22:21 Considering gooseneck barnacles, crab, lobster and shrimp are all from the phylum arthropoda it makes sense that goosenecks would taste like their crustacean cousins.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Of course, my dear. Come back always.

[@emmak4062]

barnacles are crustaceans

[@cherylmillard2067]

@@emmak4062 OMG they are???????😂

[@pinheirokde]

But they don't, the lady said it best, it tastes like the sea. Mostly salty but not to much, and a distinct fragrance of the sea...

[@cherylmillard2067]

@@pinheirokde that's all subjective, her vague and blanket description is not how others may describe the taste, seafood as a whole has that "saltwater ocean-like" taste. She also says 01:28:50 "People will say, what does it taste like, is it like a crab, like a shrimp, like a lobster? I guess. Maybe you could say that." She briefly goes on to say more on their similarities.

[@camadams9149]

5:04 "I use to dream about the pianos chasing me" hahaha now that is a stress dream

[@Peleski]

Durian: said to taste like heaven, actually tastes like onion custard.

[@jamescerone]

This is what I always tell people when they talk about Durian tasting/smelling like "trash". It tastes and smells like allium without the "spice"; people are just turned off because they don't expect a fruit to smell and taste so strongly of onion. Luckily I love onions, so I love Durian

[@Peleski]

@@jamescerone It's not bad, but I don' t get the fuss of something so expensive that tastes like very creamy, partly curdled onion dip. I'd rather just buy the onion dip

[@michjesto2038]

Lmao!!!

[@AllensStories]

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[@lohchenwai7099]

As a durian lover, I love the fruit just that capitalism made it expensive 🤣 .

[@jesseelisabeatty8205]

I have a friend that is a piano tuner.. yoyd never guess by looking at a big, bearded tatooed dude that he tunes pianos, is an awesome singer, and plays guitar. He looks like a biker. He is awesome. Very sweet guy. He tunes alot of baby grands in resthomes. The residents adore him. He sang a beautiful version of rainbow connection..( kermit the frog song..lol

[@131dyana]

So interesting where things come from. I learned a lot. thank you.

[@jerijayz3929]

Exquisite Grapes. Nice technique with the lighting.

[@douglasshouganai2516]

Had the pleasure of having those japanese grapes once. absolutely delicious. unlike any grape ive had in the US

[@nabilshafec7169]

For $400 per grape it better be nice 😅

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

In Japan food is very expensive. They don't have good lands or, better, no lands. Only stones.

[@1953lili]

I used to model for photographers back in the 1970s that used Hasselblad cameras. They considered them the “Rolls Royce” of cameras.

[@Sapphire3759]

1:37:19 if you watch the background the 2 dogs are playing together. Hope this brings a smile to your day!

[@SpaceShipDeathstar]

Lol the hairnets on the hasselblads

[@GrandDukeMushroom]

sponges: fr I create an atmosphere and save it several times after mass extinction homans: lol washy washy go brrrt

[@lucianolowelliilimpahan7563]

this series is relaxing to watch

[@deh4542]

Best thing ever said.. dreaming about pianos chasing her

[@rogerszmodis6913]

I’ve went out shooting longbows a few times and it’s an exhausting sport. I can only shoot accurately a few times before my arms start shaking when I draw it.

[@hateonskillz318]

I love the ruby Roman video when he says it was made basically by luck I ha e my own story of such a thing happening. Loved hearing him say it was nature and not human who created such a grape like said before nature finds a way lol

[@Doritofeet66]

This was so enlightening. I do want to help somewhere one day. Man….

[@bekkylove742]

me too

[@michaelrae9599]

The lady with the keys needs to have her own show.

[@terinahmar7233]

Hasselblad camera’s are super duper cool, even made big Mike looks like a Michelle lmao😂😂

[@clintongray3857]

I have a strong feeling these workers might be underpaid for their craft

[@tylerwertman1720]

😂😂😂 never

[@1BrknHrtdRomeo]

They're talking about grapes, meanwhile there's other stuff in Japan that is crazy expensive and of the highest of quality. Man, if I was crazy rich in Japan...that's the dream haha

[@dreambig5965]

The person transporting that piano😂😂 cant think of his mindset.... Now tell me whats going to be my tips😂

[@Jimmy-ki8lk]

watched it entirely without skip 💪

[@1tonzz]

Have to respect the wildlife and deal with it instead of killing everything just to takes what you want,

[@agromaritim]

Hasil yang luar biasa, patut dihargai lebih 👍

[@busterbiloxi3833]

You said it!

[@BraeFTW]

Thank you 🙏🏼 would love for your recap/summary on the findings

[@mmaxx6786]

Love how you slip a few minutes of content in between your non-stop advertisements!

[@jacobmcdonald8911]

I love this series! It's so cool to learn about the manufacturing processes behind so many high end products. But it's also very depressing to learn how many different industries are in danger of climate change.

[@seancostello4158]

matsutake grow in oregon, and they're of very high quality and sell for extremely high in Japan. I think you may have missed this aspect of the mushrooms.

[@seancostello4158]

actually, to be clear, they grow from oregon al the way to vancouver, adn maybe even a few in california.. the "humid" region of hte west coast of north america. They talked about how they grow in china and korea, and that japan imports matsutake from there, but they're also HIGHLY imported from the west coast, and it's been driving the price up considerably, to the point where they're sometimes selling for as much as $250/lb here in oregon, and then they resell those in japan for $500+/lb

[@cbryce9243]

What a great piano story! Thank you!

[@Rob_Mike_Litterst]

What a salary won't give to skilled workers, some exposure like this in a well crafted format will provide a lot for one man already, unless you just work for cash.

[@nataliedyck8312]

what a great series. to bad they are not doing voice over for them. even if i sit and watch i feel like one is missing so much when one has to read so much text

[@liandrew]

Totally disagree. Hearing people speak in their native languages adds to the authenticity of the local culture where these items are made

[@WalidRoman]

it was a great video, thanks for making such a wonderful documentary.

[@AjemanChannel-il3ci]

So Amazing about the talent of the expert. I Love it, > Toronto, Canada

[@laratheplanespotter]

This narrator has a really soothing voice ❤

[@jenniferholden9397]

Those people have an amazing skill, let’s hope their know how is passed on.

[@charlesgould8436]

Regarding the stetson hats, I think a generous human is better than a worn out forgot machine.

[@askurmom1]

I can't believe the piano stuff. It's too crazy.

[@DC-pk5np]

Wow. What a film. Thank you very much.🤗 I feel like I got smarter.🤭 And only 15 comments 🙄

[@tomorr277]

Run for president got my vote

[@NatalieFromCA]

The Vacunia animals are the cutest things ever!!! They are like miniature lama’s, or maybe a cross between a deer and a lama lol

[@JimJWalker]

You should do a video on Analogman "King of Tone" guitar pedal. Usually there is a three year waiting list to buy one. I got on the list in March of 2018 and am still waiting. It is one of the most exclusive and desired guitar pedals in the world. You may only ever buy one, and it is instantly worth 4x what you pay for it. However, I will never sell mine when I get it.

[@Jamesjimjimmy]

Id rather buy 2 morning glory's lol

[@alabastardmasterson]

Anal OG Man sounds like a mature gay porn video. King of Bone

[@LordRustyMcAlpin]

Those grapes will make awesome wine.

[@jesar6058]

For pine nut harvest they should train monkeys to retrieve the pine cones. Save on cost and danger.

[@Patriot-hz8xk]

Wow those are beautiful handmade pianos, you know the rifles like Remington 700 are also handmade, most interestingly the wooden stock of the Rifle. These Pianos reminded me of those beautiful wooden stock Remington Rifles

[@SirSnails417]

Because the stock is made from some rare wood grown in the garden once housed by a horse that once looked like a frog. It's still a tool. A Remington 700 with a polymer stock still shoots like a Remington 700. Giving value to something that you give time to doesn't inherently increase the value. You are arbitrarily giving value to something because you deem it so. So dumb. Steinway is the same , because they say this wood creates a better sound, but does it? Do you buy Coca-Cola because it tastes better than soda made with the same ingredients. You're buying the name and marketing

[@Patriot-hz8xk]

@@SirSnails417 yes but the wooden stock remington look better, and have more selling/ reselling value. Imagine some craftsman had to carve the wood stock by hand!! "A human touch" whereas the polymer is dull boring, machine made.

[@Kristianott]

I’m sorry but when that lady said “I use to dream of pianos chasing me” I could not stop laughing😭

[@sillygoose6251]

The guys building those pianos probably have to get food stamps too.

[@gerry343]

55:00 You can't beat natural beaver !

[@Blaq_Phantom]

After watching this video of the most expensive things, I've realized humans are very interesting creatures where we can always make a demand for certain items, learn a craft with it and capitalize.

[@Telltale.]

here we are just eating sour grapes like a magic taste-measuring gun doesn’t exist

[@SirSnails417]

A grape is just a grape, does it taste better because you paid a day's wage for it? Silly is what it is

[@fionafiona1146]

Fructose changes the refractive property of grapes/juice and has been measured optically for decades, not only in Japan. I don't know what grapes you eat or how much you care to pay for them but it's not like you couldn't have googled before posting here.

[@fionafiona1146]

@@SirSnails417 I don't care for spending fortunes on impressing people but Japanese people manage to have a good time while going above and beyond history culinary traditions. Princess strawberries or Budda pears aren't about their exquisite taste but frequently express cultural connection as a token of affection.

[@jesar6058]

We picked pecans as youngsters and now they have tree shakers. I bet that would work.

[@fionafiona1146]

For the pines? I feel like the trees would get damaged before the green cones come down. It's one of the key things to identify the species that their cones stay attached fast past seeds being released.

[@AhNee]

One year, the matsutake season in Japan was about a bust, and one American matsie was auctioned for $1800. For ONE mushroom. They're not quite the same, but they are DELICIOUS. I've only found two in my entire life. Gooseneck barnacles grow from Alaska to Baja California, Mexico, maybe further south. Dangerous to get, yet, rare, no, and they're different from the European ones.

[@stephaniedaley6318]

Sea urchins: he said "we can't just go out and pick empty urchins", but why not!? Aren't they hurting ur good urchins.

[@alelokox88]

Short sight and greedyness. Stupidity and the need to make money *NOW* until it last takes less effort that have your business security for longer apparently.

[@itsgonnabeanaurfromme]

They're an invasive species

[@thefoodchannelke]

I love watching this hope one day i get enough money to try some of this things.

[@dreambig5965]

Phiano mind blowing work involved...i was wrong wen i thought there is nothing to be so pricy

[@jsmith3980]

What a beautiful Muga moth. I hope it survives the Tea plantation chemicals.

[@therealdeal3672]

These series are my new favorite thing to watch! So many interesting things to learn about!

[@caidenstudios6881]

Loved this season

[@KidFury27]

1. What an amazing perspective. 2. This proves once again that as an American, I could never ever drive in the UK! LOL. 😅

[@Sashabeana13]

Omg. The best that I have never seen before.

[@marcusaurelius2061]

Nah.. for Durian you guys should try Golden Puyat of the Philippines. I've tried this Nont Durian Moontong but not anywhere near the Golden Puyat of Davao City. It's like milk cream, sweeter, more distinct I can't describe the goodness in it.

[@XBLXxR1fleManxX]

That guy who grows grapes would grow the dankest weed

[@angelathompson2600]

beauty

[@JulesA5266]

Mon Thong durians are delicious!! I didn’t realize they were actually so expensive.

[@13daniel1974]

It is sad to see that all these craftsman and masters are OLD....you see NO young ones. The other sad thing, is the farmers do not get anything extra, even though the prices for everything go up. The farmers are the ones who should see some of the profit from extra costs.

[@SanFranciscoFatboy]

right on !!!!!!!! i like the cut of your drift

[@SirSnails417]

A computer can not only replicate the result , but can improve the product. It's silly to pay more because a guy had to spend 50 years of his life to do what machines can do in an instant. It was amazing when a guy built a computer in his basement that could display text. But would you pay an exorbitant amount for that guy to build an iPhone just because he built it by hand ? Spending money because a goat was killed 50 years ago doesn't make a brush a better brush

[@uncapabrew4807]

Whatever Sir Snails- If these people didn’t make by hand to begin with - wouldn’t have the knowledge . A hand crafted item is worth more and each item will have its own uniqueness . I’d rather have - Than some mass produced same sheet Everyone has. 😊

[@touchofgrey5372]

$5005 for a hat! The price is a dead giveaway that it is an overinflated price!

[@LordRustyMcAlpin]

Love those cameras.

[@awhite1212]

its wild because 2 years ago this stuff was expensive... but NOW its twice as expensive :(

[@squirrelcovers6340]

Gensing is as big a joke as "essential oils"😂😂😂People are so GULLIBLE

[@cloud9beauty]

Hey everyone, this guy that can’t even spell ginseng is super smart and knows everything and you should only listen to what he says and not anyone else. If you do it means you’re gullible 🤡🤡