Agreed. I'll just keep using the Archer Professional Lube Gel and hope for the best. It and vaseline haven't ever caused me any trouble with O rings before. The Lube Gel has the advantage that it doesn't get runny at higher temperatures.
Wonder if I "scared off" Size15s with that long post...there were a few questions in there, like about the CPF being a shade of its former self, that I'm curious to hear the answer to.
The cost breakdown, well, I think it makes sense but wouldn't expect a SF aficionado to dignify it with a reply.