99% isnt much different than repairing just to 75%, you just have to go back to the npc sooner. Getting a player to fix your gear has always been about being able to resell it. I think they want players to rely more on NPC repairs for daily needs to get more gil out of the economy, which is sorely needed. They are reducing dark matter prices so the NPC is still more expensive, although it would be nice to get a tip