I find this whole thread silly. The cash shop is fine. Seriously people will find anything to complain about.

The day SE puts something in the cash shop that gives players an edge in game (example would be glamours that also give Stat boosts or mounts that move faster then other mounts) then I can see that as something I would want to avoid.

But if it's just fantasia and the stuff from events from last year then I don't see it as a problem especially SINCE YOU SAVE A YEARS WORTH OF SUBSCRIPTION COST WHICH IS LIKE $120+. More if your doing it at $14.99 a month.