The Canadian Dollar Thing is hilarious (can’t check, no steam), but the prices in your second example, as ridiculous you might think they are, they are at least consistent. 1200 Crom coins for a new basic build set, Yamatai towers expansion also but reduced (so I might buy it finally?), Sorcery chapter 2 would be at 1200 CC if you hadn’t the free parts claimed while the battle pass was active (just ignore the insane „original“ price stated as this was never sold before)… BTW, this sort of advertising would be illegal for retail shops here where i live.
You want it all for free or as close to zero as possible. So, you complain about the prices. I enjoy buying the things I want from the Bazaar and I’m glad to see how they have improved it over time. I like the addition of new items and sets. I buy almost everything and I don’t care what price they set because I didn’t make it nor do I have a say in what prices they choose. That’s not my place as a customer and player. This game is my hobby. I will spend whatever they charge if I want it, regardless of the price. I’m part of the target audience and I get a lot of satisfaction from the game.
Are you, by any chance, using a VPN, or have so recently? Most shops change prices and currency according to your IP, sometimes even after stopping to use the VPN.