Unspoiled Gear

[Sartori]

So just getting about 200GP (with your base 400) to get 600 then use "Toil Of The Mountaineer" or "Toil of the Pioneer" for out of reach items.
Then using the ability for HQ 30% increase (Assuming you got the 320 Perception)
Would I be better off in this scenario?

Yes thats what I do, also don't forget about Deep Vigor or Brunt Force which will bump your hq and main item to 100% but you have to have a successful chain 4