Yes, the store was expensive but they offset it with various sales and also there was the daily sale and I still think it is active where you watch some ads you earned simoleons and that is how I got most of my sets. However, The store was more in line with what other companies are doing now offering loot boxes which if offered as mystery loot boxes is an dangerous move on part of the develop because you may spend tens to hundreds of dollars and still may not get what you seek but you have multiple items that are the same. Also, after a time some sets was given away. Also thank the evolution of the internet, for some years ago this would have not been possible. I do not like it but it is EA/Maxis business, but as an customer it is my business on what I spend my money on.
