It has been my observation that there is never only one reason for anything we do. There might be a biggest reason, but with the way the human mind works, we always weigh several factors when making decisions. Suddenly I understand what some people are saying about it being a strange reason.

However, this does not change my opinion of hacking a digit off all gil values for everything. Prices will drop and stabilize for the same reason that candy bars don't cost a nickel anymore.