Correct me if I'm wrong but if bronziums are not fixed with it this, its really all just an illusion for new players Blaine style! They make you excited that you can farm your toon up faster.
Your so excited you don't even think about the price of gear doubling! You think it compensates you fairly because it looks consistent at your newer place in the game. But there comes a time newer players have to gear them up and find that its now twice as long! effectively making it moot!
You may not live off bronziums yet....but you will.