subject: Using The Looking For Group Interface [print this page] Finding quests with rewards that will be useful to you. If wow gold you can get yourself in cheap wow gold a good guild, or team up with some higher level players in group quests, you buy wow gold can often get higher level quest equipment that you couldn't get on wow gold cheap your own. This is not to say that you should never buy gear. Having equipment that is reasonably current while leveling allows you to kill enemies faster, and wow cheap gold die less often in the process. Faster leveling = sooner to buy gold for wow higher levels (where the ffxiv gil real money is to be made). Using the Looking for Group interface, or joining a good guild, and doing instances that are around your level. You'll learn valuable grouping skills, and the level of loot in an instance is typically much better than what you could find on your own. If possible, concentrate on instances with humanoid mobs, since selling the cloth that they drop is a good way to make money. A common mistake of new players is to upgrade their gear at every opportunity, paying for a new piece even if it will only add one or two new stat points over an existing item. Likewise, investing in headgear, neckwear, trinkets, and rings at the earliest available levels can also consume valuable cash. It should go without saying that you should never purchase any equipment from vendors; always use the Auction House. Look several levels above and below your own for bargains. Don't buy items that you won't hold onto for at least 4 5 levels. And don't always use the buyout option at the AH. Some of the best deals come from bidding and being patient. If you know there's an item that would be great for you, say, five levels from now, keep your eye out for it and bid on it, several times if need be. When you get it, stuff it away for later. That's why you have a bank alt. Note that these general principles do not apply to blue or purple items. If you are a first time player, there is absolutely no reason to purchase these items. None. Sub 80 rare and epic items are only for the alts or twinks of established players that have money to waste (because that's what it is) by showing off their Staff of Jordan.