I don't really see the point in this debate. I'm not really interested in candles or
VSA actually.
To me a good analogy is between a BMW, a Mercedes and a Lexus in the same price range.
The Mercedes and Lexus may as well have no value to me because I would never buy one over a BMW. However, that hardly means that a Mercedes or Lexus are "worthless". All 3 will roughly accomplish the exact same goal, just a matter of style and personal taste.