Bound =/= Binding So why the heck can't we sell the item?

[Mhaeric]

I haven't tried but can we resell to NPCs?

There's NO difference between 1% bond and 100% bond. This is nothing more than a headache. I think I should have the freedom to at the very least donate equipment to new players.. instead I'm stuck with equipment costing nearly 300k gil.

It's ridiculous.

Yes you can sell to an NPC. More profitable is finishing the spiritbond and converting it if it's convertible, since certain materia can sell for decent amounts.