I want an official response.

[Sholah]

Nobody is being ripped off -_-

Are you going to back up that statement, or keep repeating it and hope it becomes true?
I'll say it again. These cash shop items were developed with money from our subscriptions. You already paid for it, and they are only charging for it again because they know people like you are so used to it that you'll pay that price and thank them for the opportunity to do so.