Message in a Bottle Americans spent more money last year on bottled water than on ipods or movie tickets: $15 Billion. A journey into the economics--and psychology--of an unlikely business boom. And what it says about our culture of indulgence.
I don't buy bottled water. I can't figure out why I didn't think of bottling and selling it ages and ages ago... I'd be a gazillionaire by now. Memphis water is from natural acquifers - artesian wells, if you will. I understand some places have really nasty tasting water but that isn't the case here. So why people spend so much money on bottles of water I've no clue. When I fly I take a plastic bottle with me and fill it up at the water fountain at the Memphis International Airport. It's free <G>
Message in a Bottle Americans spent more money last year on bottled water than on ipods or movie tickets: $15 Billion. A journey into the economics--and psychology--of an unlikely business boom. And what it says about our culture of indulgence.
I don't buy bottled water. I can't figure out why I didn't think of bottling and selling it ages and ages ago... I'd be a gazillionaire by now. Memphis water is from natural acquifers - artesian wells, if you will. I understand some places have really nasty tasting water but that isn't the case here. So why people spend so much money on bottles of water I've no clue.
here's a clue, jill: maybe they don't live in memphis.
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Sheldon said:
Message in a Bottle Americans spent more money last year on bottled water than on ipods or movie tickets: $15 Billion. A journey into the economics--and psychology--of an unlikely business boom. And what it says about our culture of indulgence.
I don't buy bottled water. I can't figure out why I didn't think of bottling and selling it ages and ages ago... I'd be a gazillionaire by now. Memphis water is from natural acquifers - artesian wells, if you will. I understand some places have really nasty tasting water but that isn't the case here. So why people spend so much money on bottles of water I've no clue. When I fly I take a plastic bottle with me and fill it up at the water fountain at the Memphis International Airport. It's free <G>
Try and take a flight from Canada to the USA with a bottle of water. "Sir... you have to dump that, you can buy or $4 500ml bottles once you are past customs"
