From the casual perspective : notice's the price inflation and unable or willing to save a buck by looking it up , no remorse. However lets say they don't have the craft/gathers leveled and are low on money with no beast tribes done and no access to housing for mats as well. Here is a legit need for help... best option get into an FC that is willing to help you... hands down they can help you move easier past this hump and be more self sufficient, and not need to rely on crazy weekend prices. And yes if you don't already know prices adjust on Many items over the course of a week to take advantage of well the casual players.

problem truly lies in an unregulated free market..which is why you see items on the MB for 80% or higher over the cost the craftier paid, little less for HQ as you run the real risk of loosing mats on failed attempts. Anything penta melded...depending on rng can cost a huge amount as well.