They consider this a feature. People who have explored eorzea, and know the markets, (including NPC markets) have an advantage. I encourage people to do this.

With people saying, "I don't know how to make money in FF14" my response is often, "Just start watching NPC vendors on the marketboard." And then I give a few tips on things that I look at regularly.

I see what you're saying Orspeth, about praying on ignorance... but at 2 years in...who doesn't know NPCs sell items?

What if the solution was NPC sell rates fluctuate based on demand?

If you shout, there are enough rich bored crafters, that you could get just about anything for free. Should there be a tool tip everytime you buy something off the board that says, "Going to a crafter personally would be cheaper!" Everyone on the MB is gouging.

Imo, the market self corrects. No one will pay for an item that isn't worth it.