The worst thing about these changes is you have focused on the trader and not on the miner. How much will the miner be asking for now? Because of the high prices for ore it was easier to split cash between trader and miner so they both get nice pay.
But I suppose 2000 isn't too bad out of 6000?
but really... Will this really kill off everyone? Not too sure about that.
Edit: it turns mining into far less profitable for 2 people, discouraging teamwork.