What's up with all these completionists in here? Didn't yoshi-p repeatedly mention that he wants XIV to be like a theme park? - with gameplay styles and long term goals for any type of player. Be it a casual mmo-player, raider or someone who's already content with socializing whilst enjoying GS attractions.

So if someone really needs to own a fenrir mount with their dreadwyrm weapon, their zeta and pvp gear then they really shouldn't complain about it on the forums. It's everyone's own decision on how they want to spend their time in Eorzea after all.

In a nutshell ;
If you think expensive vanity isn't worth an equal amount of effort than learning and beating t13 or going through the relic questline then the Gold Saucer simply isn't for you, settle with the more affordable rewards and start working towards something else, something that'll keep you motivated to reaching your set goal.