Quote Originally Posted by Lionhand View Post
and get your own crystals.
Why would I gather cheap crystals when I could gather something more valuable in the same time??? Gather what ever is the most valuable (gil/time), and buy the cheaper stuff!!! If the value of the crystals you gather is the best gil/time then anything else, then sure - gather crystals.

One nice bonus of gathering as a crafter, is that you generally don't need the HQ mats - some of which sell very well.