I made a similar thread to this one but this one is more elaborate to be honest.
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/th...-Tandem-Trials
I'll contribute here to this thread, I agree with many of the ideas posted here under this topic. My idea primarily involves Tandem Necklaces being well... Useful... Rather than discarded and turned into Meed for a nearly effortless and unrewarding quest...