Why No Melds?

[AnaviAnael]

This is something that's been bothering me ever since the materia melder NPC was introduced. Why do people still not meld their gear? I'm asking this genuinely and honestly since I still see many people without a single meld in any of their gear.

Tier Vs can be acquired through Weeping City or potshards from Palace of the Dead. People don't have to level crafts or find a crafter in order to have it melded, only pay a 2k fee. I like to try and understand other points of view, but this one continues to baffle me. Do people not know that it's easier to meld up your stuff now?

Edit: Forgot to mention Tier IVs can be acquired through beast tribe quests.