"The marketing of luxury goods has a common thread in that the high cost of the item is actually a feature of the product. Exclusivity is a selling point."
This, a million times over.
And, the fact that others know how much your stuff cost is very important.
Yes, there are plenty of people like this.
If it gives a sense of security and enhances their confidence and makes them feel better about themselves, then good luck to them.
I'm sure their custom is highly welcomed for keeping the wheels of commerce lubricated.
Only, just as long as they don't insist that their stuff is in any way superior sonically.
There's absolutely no need to misguide and breed misplaced discontent amongst those with less financial means and or different priorities, is there?