[dragontamer]

> Bottled water is a terrible comparison anyway, because most of what you're paying for is the "bottled."

I was under the understanding that you're paying for a purified chemical compound with Bottled Water. Very similar to Gasoline actually. Its a purified chemical that matches specific specs.

One is a chemical that you drink, the other is a chemical your car drinks. Beyond that, the effect is the same.

If you don't think Bottled Water is a good example, then I'll change the analogy to Gatorade.

[mikeash]

Most bottled water is just tap water from whatever local service the bottling plant has. How much do you pay for water at your house? That's how much the "purified chemical compound" actually costs.