Is there any particular reason why the various '2 x 2 Eyes' Goldsmith leves in LL?

Of course, they all indicate that higher level support would benefit the synthesis, and of course, unless you get T3 support in Ul Dah and then tele to LL you're not getting that. Unfortunately, I happen to typically run from Ul Dah to try save on anima.

Good luck being successful on these leves unless you're very close to the recipe rank, without T3 support.

SE's sense of humor again? Or was this intended for hardcore GS willing to do just that?