Quote Originally Posted by Nekodar View Post
Uhm... Which bonus are you talking about exactly? I have yet to see any not make sense.
[Gathering Rate +10%] Gathering > X
[Gathering Rate +25%] Gathering > X

These both have conditions in which if you meet them, you're already at 100% gathering rate anyway.
Quote Originally Posted by Airget View Post
Eh there are some things to consider.

Unknown items are always 25% base unless you buff yourself. Gathering Bonus makes these a tad easier to find, with hidden items even if you get bonus you might not have hidden and pretty much "Gathering Bonus" is one of those bonus's more supportive of leveling/keeping a gathering chain and for uncovering unknown items with super ease than it is for end game.
I suppose you're right about that... But then again, it seems silly to have such a thing for that purpose only. If your goal is uncovering something for the first time, that skill that boosts your gathering rate 50% only costs 250 GP invalidates the need at all. x_X