Hi!

So I'm trying to level mining in Heavensward, after having finally completed the epic story. Most of my equipment, though, is stuck down between 40 and 45, with the odd 47 or 48 piece in the mix. I've seen that there are gear pieces available from the DoH professions for 51 DoL and 52 DoH, but the only place I've seen this available for purchase has been in auction.

As I'm new to the game and am trying to pool gil with my FC for that incredibly rare opportunity to purchase a house, I can't really afford to drop a million gil into other players' retainers (because prices have climbed that high). While I could take the time to level the other DoH professions to make the gear myself, it leaves me wondering: is that really the only way?

Am I missing something, or is HW-level DoH/DoL gear not available from vendors? If not, what's the best way to update my gear, outside of bankrupting myself? Can I use my seals from the 2.0-2.55 content to help?

Thanks for any answers. ^^