Price of 7 days free on Final Fantasy XIV ARR: $3.03 USD (based on the entry fee of $12.99/30 days)
Price of a World/Realm transfer on Final Fantasy XI: $25.00

Well based on the cost difference of a Final Fantasy XI World/Realm transfer and 7 days free on Final Fantasy XIV ARR we can definitely see why Square-Enix opted to give us 7 days of free play time.

The 7 days of free play time pacifies and gives instant gratification while saving Square-Enix money. They make out like bandits because eventually gamers like us will be forced to pay the $25.00 fee to transfer to a less populated realm or a realm that our friends are on.

The 7 days free is a temporary fix. A realm transfer is a long term fix and is the most honorable thing Square-Enix could offer to make up for the mis-management of resources on their part.

Thank you for your consideration.