How is ilvl an issue while leveling?

[Jijifli]

Remember that you can only do MSQ once. This doesn't absolve people of needing proper ilvl to do dungeons - else it's a burden on the group - but after the first class you take through MSQ, you won't be getting those easy/free upgrades again. And most people don't want to grind dungeons to get a full set of gear. If it's their second class, that might be the issue. If they're on their first and selling their MSQ gear or turning it in for seals, that's their fault.

You don't have to grind dungeons?

The vendors sell gear you know. And by 70 it isn't hard to get the gil for them. Besides, most people will level via dungeons after 60, meaning they're constantly getting gear.