I read the first post and I was hugely reminded of that extremely large MMO that has been running as long as FFXI, has a player base of 10mil and is made by a company named Snowmen, or something.

My point being, don't compare this game to a western game, especially comparing a system that makes FFXIV extremely unique, time consuming but certainly unique. Crafting in other games is simply an after thought compared to End game and PVP, it's just to make some money on the side and often does plunge the market into deflation when a new player rushes through maxing the craft within a day and puts all quickly crafted items on AH and forgets about them.

Crafting in FFXIV is a true accomplishment and being able to make luxury items (like vanya) and sell them is a privilege that you earned. If we all had auto-botting crafts, everyone would be max everything and luxury items will be old news in a few days.

As some have recommended, Hasty Hand is the best option for you if you have little time and do not worry about the quality of the item.