treasure maps certainly make you a chunk of gil if you get into uznair.


I've always had my craft/gatherers levlled, but don't really make gil from them that much, unless I accidentally notice a hole in the market now and then (which can happen every friday after everyone knows what's needed for the fashion report). You can certainly make a lot crafting just after a new housing release.



I've mainly played the market - if something is cheap (assuming it's not some NPC bought item), hold it, eventually the glut eases and there'll be a better opportunity to sell. If something is going to end up with lower supply when no-one is doing X content anymore, hold on until the excitement wanes.