The thing is, not everyone likes the grinding aspect of collecting items. It's generally considered a "chore" in games. It doesn't attract people most of the time.

I lost a decent chunk of change in the price drop, but I fully support it. 3D items are becoming more of a "essential" part of Tori customization, rather than having one or two as a rarity. It's a step in a good direction, I think. More people can get more cool stuff, which keeps people interested and makes people happy. The money you lost in the price drop will be irrelevant within a few months of playing. Considering that this change would benefit years of new players, it's entirely worth it.