Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Ice cream makers are dirt cheap, takes only moments to whip up your liquid and pre chill it. I typically can have VERY good ice cream in about the same time it takes most people to go to the store and come back with it.
Not to mention the vast majority of store bought ice cream is primarly whipped air (plus less milk fat). If I let 10 onces of it melt I will have about 3-4 ounces of liquid, now if I make it and do the same I will have about 7-8 ounces of liquid.