I know how to read, so there's no need to repeat yourself. I also know that Joytoy was the "serious" sword at 75, so in essence yes I wanted it for the trophy factor more than anything serious.

The problem is that was then, and this is now. Even as "just" a trophy item, SE keeps making bigger and shinier "trophies," with less effort required to get them. This is a valid point to complain about.