I don't know about universalis, and I'm at an 'agree to disagree' point in the discussion, but I figured I'd add my own personal experience of a main-player on the Crystal data centre.

I have visited every world, both yesterday and today, to check current gear prices. It would cost roughly between 3m-5m per set, pending engagement with a crafter for collaboration purposes.

And I understand, 'somehow' that can be a -lot- of gil for folks, while to me it's a drop in a puddle.

In any case, it's good to know that the .hackers are still keeping Morganna at bay.