Non-crafters only: Are you happy with the vanity system?

[Ninix]

I had no idea they were that cheap to make. So question for you. The recipes are only located in the books, right? So, how would I find out what materials to stock up on if I cannot purchase the books?

Are the recipes listed somewhere else?

http://xivdb.com/?recipe/30340/Grade...sm-(Clothcraft)
http://xivdb.com/?recipe/30344/Grade...m-(Clothcraft)

The materials for each grade of a given class's prism are identical save for the "Grade X Clear Prism", which all cost 200g anyway so they may as well be the same item.

The recipes are located in the crafting books, which cost 1000g and are available from the Lalafel NPC right next to the guy who unlocks the glamour system. There are no requirements to learn the recipes save for a level 30 crafter of the right class.