I don't think anyone can be a serious member of this forum and NOT buy extra things. I have bought a heart shaped cake tin, mini muffin tins, madeleine trays, pipe loaf tin, 2 loaf tins, muffin top trays, second bowl, pie maker, vacuum sealer, food thermos and lots of recipe books and ingredients never used before. I have been given a silpat mat, pudding mould, re-usable tray liners, jam funnel and I'm sure there are other things I have missed. They all go hand in hand with the Thermomix so I don't have a problem with increasing my cookware collection. It is a bit like having a hobby - the TMX is my hobby.