You guys are gathering above your level. It might only be a level or two but you are really hurting your numbers when doing that.

I Gather by HQ stacks and I get a 99 HQ stack with 450-500 NQ in the process. I've done it well below level and at level and the number never changes. If I go even one level above though, that gets dicey. It might seem tempting to over level gather but in the end, it doesn't work out to a benefit. If you are 22, gather the 22. Vendor it, sell it, throw it away but don't skip materials.

Just my experience.