Loan is not a top 10 card. That's absurd. There are a lot of really good $3 cards.
I'm pleased to see Plan has raised in the ranks. IMO, it was the biggest misrank in the $3 cards last year.
Can somebody explain why Farmer's Market is good? I'm in the same camp as Qvist and markusin. I haven't played with it much, but it hasn't impressed me at all.
Finally, Banquet. I think this event is underrated. There are some situations where adding Copper is helpful. For VP: Fountain, Triumph, and Gardens. For payload, lategame: with Apothecary, Spice Merchant, Forager, or Bank. In Slogs: Banquet + Witch seems especially strong. And sometimes, a $5 card is so important that you'll want it despite the Coppers. Getting the last Governor, Wharf, or Hunting Party with Banquet will often be worth it. Getting an early Sentry, Junk Dealer, Witch, or Cultist could be worth it. With Bonfire and Banquet, you can turn a 3/4 opening into a 5/0, which is sometimes worth it. With a Watchtower in hand, you can trash Coppers gained with Banquet. With Trader, you can turn the Coppers into Silver. Is Banquet + Counting House a thing? Has anybody simulated it?