On the other hand, I have a 16th level bard, with
over 20 days played. I've been all over Norrath
(and died in most of them). I've been bound
precisely twice. Both times, I waited until peak
hours, sat myself at the gates, and auctioned
"I'll pay 1 plat for a bind at <insert gate>". I've
had to repeat this several times, at 30 second
intervals, for, at most 5 min.

I have fought in CB while bound in Freeport,
fought in Highpass, bound in Freeport, fought
in Innothule and Guk while, well you get the
point.

If you don't like waiting for a bind, half the classes
can bind.