I haven't spent money on this game in the 3.5 years I've been playing but I agree with everything in the OP.
Palanthian has 5M GP I have 4.5. I know that to get to 5M GP I would likely have to spend about $5000 or so on gear/credits/shards on people like kit fisto etc etc. No point really.
But for those that do spend they should get an advantage. Whether it's a VIP program that gives 20% bonus on crystal purchases or more of these flash events.
Personally I have 10 toons at 17.5K GP so I am ready. I'm holding on and still have a 20K crystals in my stash.
