S3 is reliable as data isn't not stored in a single place. It reduces the risk of water leakage or some vandals ripping your storage rack apart. However, as so

S3 is reliable as data isn't not stored in a single place. It reduces the risk of water leakage or some vandals ripping your storage rack apart. However, as someone put it, put your money where your mouth is. Become a contractor offering to reduce storage costs in exchange for 10% of the savings. You should be a millionaire in no time, according to your narrative.