DrupalCon changes = less value

Have you seen the latest changes for DrupalCon? They have replaced a day of sessions with an additional workshop/summit day (for an additional expense) and have increased the early-bird basic ticket price from $450 to $800. I went to DrupalCon Nashville and it was a good conference, but it felt more commercial and like a trade show with sponsors everywhere you look. I've also been to DrupalCamp Asheville (didn't get to go this year because of a scheduling conflict) and for me, I believe camps are a better bang for the buck and where I'll be focusing for continuing education.