HQ/NQ items - No stats - What's the difference?

[Paladinleeds]

So when dealing with items such as the Spring Dress that have no stats on them (since I know HQ gives better stats than NQ), what is the difference between NQ and HQ? Is there some sort of aesthetic difference that I am not aware of, or is HQ on those items simply for the bragging rights of saying "I HQ'd that"?

Just it doesn't make sense to me currently, so hoping for some enlightenment. If it's just for bragging rights, why not just NQ the things so it's easier?

[TiaHeart]

If i spend 2 mio for thavnair and theres hq for 2.1 i buckle up those 100k. Its quality man, dont be a bum xD
ppl DO nq things that have no hq use for laziness, but ppl also buy hq for being mental/because the price difference is small or not existing. I think that was the reason, not sure

[Tint]

for some reason people will buy the HQ item over the NQ, even if it's just for glamour. so to sell it faster you should HQ it.

[Paladinleeds]

If i spend 2 mio for thavnair and theres hq for 2.1 i buckle up those 100k. Its quality man, dont be a bum xD
ppl DO nq things that have no hq use for laziness, but ppl also buy hq for being mental/because the price difference is small or not existing. I think that was the reason, not sure

I'm not a crafter atm, I'm thinking of this more from the buyer's perspective. Though when I get my crafters up, it'll be something to bear in mind!

for some reason people will buy the HQ item over the NQ, even if it's just for glamour. so to sell it faster you should HQ it.

So are you saying, when there's no stats on the item there's no difference in the item except for the psychological mindset of HQ = automatically better? It's definitely interesting.

[PirateCat]

or is HQ on those items simply for the bragging rights of saying "I HQ'd that"?

Mostly this.
For items that are trivial to HQ, I figure I might as well since it takes like 30 seconds more time and then I can have the nifty symbol by my sale listing (or give someone the item with a shiny background.)
For items that aren't trivial to HQ (e.g. Thavnairian gear with no HQ mats and no food) I try anyway, since it's practice with the rotation if nothing else and it feels good to get HQ on it. But I'm not going to go out of my way to make sure the mats are HQ first or anything like that since it doesn't really make a difference.

[Amelia_Pond_Behemoth]

Would you rather have



or this?

[Paladinleeds]

Would you rather have



or this?

Given I can't tell the difference between them in terms of taste, whatever's cheaper will do me!

[Immut]

Given I can't tell the difference between them in terms of taste, whatever's cheaper will do me!

Exactly. 10char.

[TiaHeart]

Given I can't tell the difference between them in terms of taste, whatever's cheaper will do me!

And if its both the same? 2.00$ vs 2.00$? ^^ Admit you want the blue tiger already (although "great value" impresses me a lot lol)

ps yes the tiger itself isnt blue, dont even...

[Paladinleeds]

One possible reason you might try to HQ such an item with no statistical change is for Free Company credits.

Bah! I completely forgot about that. Now that makes more sense why you'd still try to HQ something. Though it still doesn't mean there's a difference at the buyer's perspective. Aside from the spiritbonding thing. But I suppose as these no-stat items are meant for RP/glamour purposes, the feeling of binding the item to your soul makes more sense.

And if its both the same? 2.00$ vs 2.00$? ^^ Admit you want the blue tiger already (although "great value" impresses me a lot lol)

ps yes the tiger itself isnt blue, dont even...

BUT THE TIGER ISN'T BLUE!
Though in all fairness, yes, I'll take the Frosties if they're the same price (or cheaper). Thing is, I won't pay even a penny extra for them. I'm a tight Yorkshireman that way.