I think the problem is people not being aware of what content is available and thinking that tomestones are the only way to gear up.

Tomestones could be deleted and you'd still be able to gear up in high-level armor.
Crafted 250/255 (no weekly limit).
Diadem 265 (no weekly limit).
Alexander 270 (no weekly limit).

For weapons there is Kinna/PotD 255 > Zurvan 265 > Alex/Anima 275.

You'll get preferable stats by taking items from a variety of content instead of gearing yourself exclusively in scripture tomestone items.