Why is it that items don't by default tell you their materia caps? I think it would help with this game's attempt to reach a broader audience if instead of keeping it some secret crafters have to discover, each item told you up front what the materia cap was.

For example, if the materia cap for an item is +6 Vit and the item indicated so UP FRONT, I may opt to purchase one +6 Vit materia or one +4 materia and one +2 materia.

Right now, I have to leave the game and google specific items and their materia caps. IMO, I shouldn't have to leave the game to find information like this.

Am I missing something and the game does in fact tell you the materia cap of an item or are there any plans to change this?

The current window prompt prior to melding materia isn't sufficient. By time you've gotten to that window you have already purchased the materia. It would be helpful to know UP FRONT what the materia caps are for items. Without having to attempt to meld it first.
Thank you!