Where was it said that tokens would be used on lower teir gear and not the main drops?
That seems kind of retarted and kinda makes the whole token system seem pointless. I would assume the tokens would be used on the main drops for example darklight and other stuff. It wouldn't be an issue if the balance was right. for example using tokens to get your hdl isn't going to undervalue hdl if it takes you a month or more of token farming to get them. and even for the less than hardcore that month could easily become 2 or 3.
there's no reason not to use tokens on the main drops it's just a case of getting the pricing right. having a mini version of gears seems worthless
that'd be like trading totems in for a mini version of a garuda weapon absolutely worthless