Shrapnel Games' blog started with a few articles on niche games. They detail why niche games can't be sold like the mass-market games. And despite everything else, Dominions is a niche game. IMO reading these will give you a little insight to the world of those people who have decided not to lower DomII's price.
http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/blo...mes-dont-work/
http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/blo...mes-dont-work/