I agree with you that it would be more fulfilling to get the quest
components for yourself versus buying it. I guess I will just have to
balance being patient and getting the items for myself versus the
practicality of purchasing them. If I decide to get the items for myself, I
think my best option may be to get to 32d level and start grouping with high
level groups. I'll be their mana bard in exchange for letting me loot the
quest components.

Galtin of E'ci

> I can understand wanting to get Lambent armor as soon as you can.
> Personally though I do not plan on buying any of the components (except
> for
> the gems of course), why? Well nearly all the equipment I have, I have
> acquired by trading, purchasing, or as gifts from friends. For Lambent I
> want the satisfaction of killing and looting these items myself. If it
> takes me long longer then other folks so be it, but it's just what I feel
> is
> the right way to go.
>
> As for prices on some of the items, I would guess for the first few weeks
> the looting rights may be expensive. Also some of the items are not bad
> in
> there own right (most seem to be at least plate AC and some have small
> bonus). If you want to buy you way want to wait a week or two for the
> market to saturate. My guess may be in the 50 to 200 plat range depending
> on
> the item. Also remember that after 35th lvl or so most players stop
> caring
> about how much plat they have unless they are heavy into trade skills.
>
>