I usually agree with you Gov in many questions, as someone who takes pleasure in similar activities as you. However I think you are a bit hasty in that matter.
The question is that in what way will the populace adapt to this situation. So the loot worth's more and we can carry less. It will be handy to know haulers, smugglers, various shady skype-channels. That promotes teamwork, what is fun. So as the jungle laws on the fields and around the selling points. That stance could even make piracy more popular. And the traders will find themselves in a dangerous Sirius, where having buddies around can save a fortune.
I can't wait to see how Sirius economy will evolve.
EDIT: By the way, anyone has a clue what transport that can mount a CD has the biggest hold these days?:)