I think they are good to keep around but i do agree it was foolish to have them as the game's centerpiece. They are a great source of SP for solo players. I've been doing them since day one and still do all 16 every single reset. Locals are the only time i ever do crafting, lol. I like being able to get on during the week after work and get some quick SP off them. They are kind of the only reason i keep loging in though, i don't do much of anything else in game these days. I feel like i will get behind or have lost out if i don't do them.

I'm glad they will be allowing you to stockpile them, but once that is in effect there is going to need to be some other content added that will make me want to log in more than 2-3 days out of the week.