I recognize it's a cumbersome system of menu swapping but it really doesn't take that long once you get the system down. Do I want the interface to improve? definitely. Do I think it's a complete waste of time in terms of gil making? nope. it takes me on average 15-20 seconds to repair all my gear (I have done this a lot). Yes that's 20 more seconds than it would have taken IF I happened to be standing right next to a mender when I realized I needed a repair. If I'm not standing next to a mender which is most of the time then there's a travel time factor so it ends up a wash imho.
The thing with repairs for me is that it's a passive gil maker. I'm not big on farming or working the economy or any of that. I just like playing the game by trying to clear content and progressing. And I can do that without worry of losing gil. In fact I make gil little by little. Again I'm not claiming this is a get rich quick scheme here. I recognize it's not but it's a very helpful source of incoming for people with a playstyle such that I have so I'd rather it not disappear or be negated.
