@potatojenkins: Just like you can agree with Apple's actions and not feel they are a "Precious" company as you put it.

I don't know if it's fraud, but it's definitely unethical in my eyes. Prices should be reasonable in respect to the quantity and quality of goods sold and/or services rendered. IMO, capitalizing off of the "stupidity" of consumers in such a flagrant way is predatory. Apple removing this guy shows that they at least…

I don't think Microsoft will have a problem with getting developers. However, I think Microsoft just missed the ball with customers by introducing this so late.