first of all, just to clear things up... jb125, who apparently is named "Jason", is not the same person as me. i mean, afterall, he capitalizes his sentences! :p
second, since so many people can get nails and putty, it would make sense that we should lower the price. i mean, it'll help build the buildings faster, which is in most of our best interests. as for nubs, people will sell them for what others are willing to pay... or hold them on market for higher prices until they are ready to build with them. finally, if you ask in chat for someone to get you one of the items, usually you can find someone willing to help.
--jason
ps... if possible, try not to start new threads when another one exists, even if it's 5 pages back in forum (i think you were the one that started a new suggestions thread too?)