The 1-restore policy need to be change. It should be circumstantial. Things like relic/empy/mythic weapons are not easy items to get. It took the time of the person and the people who was willing to help. By not restoring the item, it's more than just a slap in the face for the player, but to everyone who have contributed to it.

Seriously FFXI Dev., GMs, SGM, Producer, whoever, PLEASE CHANGE THIS to a circumstantial policy to allow people to get their important, hard-earned items back.