The economy is still under a transitional period. I understand what your suggestion is, by the way, I just don't think it's right that people who weren't able to participate in the beta should be put at any disadvantage. This includes those who played in the beta not having to rebuild Cabins. That puts you at an advantage as you'd be able to spend more time earning Loot and less time building your Cabin, thus the cycle continues and you're ahead of new players strictly because you have more time to earn Loot.
Long story short, it's unfair, in my opinion, to players who are new that you would get any kind of economical advantage outside of the Loot achievements you already get for donating.