:3 I saw the posts. I would just like to mention that melded crafted gear is better for a lot of pieces. Spell Speed is king stat. If you don't like spell speed because you plan on cancelling spells on mechanics, my little monkey brain would tell you to reroll Bard. They can pew pew while moving and skill speed is actually bad for them.

I would also quote Puro's Strider Sexy Tip for Nublets :
6. If you're fed up about unable to DPS while moving and having to dodge all the time, please reroll a BRD. Be sure to post in the forum first to aware everyone that you suck balls.
From my personal experience. I've played with Harold and he had crafted gear and I had HA gear. The only difference on our DPS was my HA weapon versus his 110 weapon.

Crafted gear gives a little DPS but you have to spend a lot on materias. Ultimately, you could say the gain is not worth the money. If you look to be the best in your job. You will take them.