Quote Originally Posted by Sorel View Post
I'm trying to get it, but all the generalizations being made about what may happen keep getting in my way.

Is EVERYONE really going to grind on NOTHING BUT Finished Products?? No Tier 1 or Tier 2 Refined Materials??

And no, I do not think they will ALL sell like hotcakes. Who buys hotcakes anyway??

But you are right that the increased supply of Finished Products will decrease prices, but prices probably will not nose dive to the extent you described due to the increase in demand due to Materia Crafting. That demand will cause prices to level off at an equilibrium point.

Copper Ingot lvl 1 recipe
Tin Ingot lvl 1 recipe
Bronze Ingot lvl 2 recipe
Iron Ingot lvl 12 recipe
Steel Ingot lvl 32 recipe

The nugget recipes are more of the same. As a blacksmith, you can't do these synths and expect to level from them. Your first few levels are ok, but how do you bridge the gap between 12 and 32? And then what about 32 and beyond? All those parts that helped you get up in level are going to be gone.