Hobby math

[Zippie]

When I started this hobby six years ago I began building a spreadsheet that tracked my activities by city, state, cost, service, etc. I finally got around to sorting the data and graphing it. A few things I found interesting – even though the costs range from $100 to over $400 per event and cover 14 states and a few other countries the mean, median, and mode all equaled $200. So, apparently I bounce between high and low at a very balanced scheme.
I looked at two additional plots. The cost * the quality of the experience and cost * the quality squared. The second obviously putting more emphasis on the experience. The first resulted in an average of $210 the second $260. When I look at the data I did see a trend in regards to the bad experiences, upsells, and rip-offs. They all occurred at the extreme cost ranges, low and high. So, based on the math the sweet spot for me is the $200-$250 range. Also, when I break over the $300 mark I’ve averaged only 25% quality experiences.
I’m certainly going to tailor my choices in the future based on this review of my history. I’m curious if anyone else has tracked their history.
Zip

[offshoredrilling]

I have found my best times are in $ to $$.50. But one does need to know how to pick with care. And know when to cut and run, So as not to get bit in the azz at $ to $.50. sweet spot mmmmm that's hard to say and one would be at $.20. And to have just a good time would be $$.50.

BP to me is no go unless I know better. I tend to look where others do not think of. Miss could I have another cup!!!!!!

[qixerotic]

Zippie, wow! I can't decide if this analysis is standard deviation, or just mean. Seem like analysis paralysis to me. Kudos for trying to quantify an intangible. I hope it serves you well.

[wantsome]

Zippie....Way to much time on your hands. Put it to better use and just get laid.

[offshoredrilling]

I would not enjoy doing it. But if zippie does, let him have at it. His assets spent on ASSets, compared to how good a time he had is interesting. My guessed at sweet spot is lower than his. But his calculated sweet spot looks to inline with current donations. I wonder if he could get some grant money. When Billy was in office, It may have been easier. Average wage vs average donation next to a wage and inflation both over time could be interesting.

[Zippie]

It gave me something to do Friday afternoon while I was waiting for a reply back so I could get laid later.

Zip