Think about it, a lot more people spend money in the beginning I think. Both because it's before they realize it will be changed and their work will be lost, and because most of the items are worth more in the beginning. I would say the thing that makes the most money is amulet purchases. Most of the things from the wheel become pretty worthless in late game. Even things worth $50 real money or 500 cents like 5 on war really isn't good late game. All the resources are pretty good when you first start, but what good is 20k lumber when you have 700k an hour in one city.

So to all the players saying they are really high up and have been playing a long time and the rules shouldn't change, don't even bother since they really don't care.