Refunded for Heavensward.

[Reinha]

Turns out I still had to play through all the irrelevant lv50 content

Level 50 content is no less relevant than 1-49 content and 51-59 content. You may not be getting levels but you are still making progress, for example unlocking high roulette and trial roulette, advancing the story and getting gear.

I guess it was good for you that you got bored already. You saved yourself some time and money, because this game isn't really suited for people with the end-game-only-max-out-quick-to-start-raiding-and-grinding-tomes mentality who don't appreciate the journey. Doesn't mean the game is bad or that you are a bad customer, it just means that you don't match their target audience. If I may recommend another game, you should try WoW. Leveling and story are irrelevant there, but raids are really good and have lots of bosses.

Also, it was not bait and switch. Here's what 3.0 patch notes say:

Quest
Coming to Ishgard
Required Level and Location
Disciple of War or Magic level 50
Intercessory (X:6 Y:6)
NPC: Alphinaud
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Before the Dawn"

Source: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...98c204c6199e5a

If you pre-ordered before reading patch notes which were released on June 19th, the official pre-order / early access page also says you have to have made sufficient progress in the main scenario in order to access the content. There is no way you can blame the company for this misunderstanding. I'm very surprised you got refunded in the end.