I think it's an inelegant band-aid solution that adds to a mountain of insider knowledge which isn't conducive to a newb-friendly environment. CoH has far too many of these hidden rules that make mids a necessity rather than optional.
The game is full of stupid side-rules. Example: Why only 5 of any bonus, and why allow people to slot them if they've got 5 already? Boobytraps galore!
It'll sell eventually at that price, but it might be listed for years.
The lesson here is eggs and baskets. Vary it up and list low while you're building a fund, keep trying different things, and don't invest all your capital in a single item.
What if everybody had minimal fx? Lots of heroes (or villains) striking poses, while enemies seemingly randomly fall over.
I think there should be a reasonable minimum of FX. The OP's request isn't awful, but we're getting closer to what I'd call the bare minimum of FX.