I get your point to a degree but I also do not think that 'stuff' and 'experiences' are always mutually exclusive. Spending money on experiences is often part of buying 'stuff', for me anyway.
However...
I Dot Not Own or Cary a Cell Phone
Never have, never will. When people hear that they are shocked. They gasp for air and say.... "It must be nice not to have any responsibilities".
I bet everyone here owns a cell phone too, and no matter how much they need experiences, they are NOT willing to give up their phone... EVER!