Frustrated...

[AuctionGirl]

I have to agree with AlexiaKidd above...

Buy 20-25 gear right from the start, and try to get as much gear that has "common" repair materials and share the most classes. This will make getting repairs less frustrating.

You know there is some of the new NM gear that requires ridiculous repair materials, like blue coral, or electrum squares etc.. No one carry's these around unless they have they same item to repair. Just saying be careful when choosing the equipment by the repair materials, as easier more common ones get repaired quicker.

Examples:
Canvas/Velveteen/Linen Fent
Brass/Iron Nuggets
Iron Squares
Buffalo Leather/Toad Leather Spetches (sometimes sheep)
willow/walnut/oak branches

If you try to keep those repair materials, most crafter's carry those on hand... I'm sure I missed a few, just trying to help any new player into the game.

Edit: Also use your rank 1 weapons as long as possible before you must upgrade, then you can repair them with Repair NPC for very cheap.