Okay, not so newbie but help please?

[Hullblazer]

That's very kind and helpful all, thank you! Have I misread though? I thought the chocobo licence was 2,000gcs, not 200gcs?

[Nutz]

That's very kind and helpful all, thank you! Have I misread though? I thought the chocobo licence was 2,000gcs, not 200gcs?

It used to be, but the Flame/ Storm/ Serpent chocobo issuance was just changed (in 3.25 on Tuesday) to be 200 seals instead of 2,000. This should make it even faster to obtain.

For right now GC leves are probably the quickest easiest way to amass a few needed seals in a hurry, however FATES are also a very good source and if you get into crafting and gathering those [daily] turn ins reward a very hefty amount of seals and a ton of exp. "Expert" delivery also rewards lots of seals, especially at level cap (any armor you find in dungeons can be turned in for seals scaling with item level).

Since eventually GC seals are so plentiful I typically use them to buy ventures like you did, but I don't think you really have more seals than you know what to do with until later.