all i think is the quest come late, for my part if 3.2 is comming soon, it's maybe a little rough for anyone doing the relic and want finish in time to use it before other weapon come. i am only to think we should get this relic quest before?^^
but that's all.
for the crafting issue , if there is one, it's not one.
it's expensive because of the high demand, everyone is doing relic, and because people buy at the current price, this price don't drop or not drop too much.
you can find some crafters if you look for them. (IF you look for them ! set pf for this)
MMO will never be for solo gamer after all.
And also in many game the crafting gear is OP and may be also TOP gear in certain MMO.
How players would whine if it was the case in FFXIV.