Quote Originally Posted by Req View Post
You are forgetting about the materia melding part, that is the part that I was specifically referring to considering you can not get past the first leg of the actual relic reborn quest without either buying an item or double melding one with materia that is incredibly expensive.
By creating your own materia and crafting your own weapons, you can get through the entire relic quest without paying a dime. I know people who aren't rich or lucky and are happy relic owners.