The Good Samaritan

Normally the first toon I roll on a new server is one who takes up Enchanting…or at the very least, I make sure to get one quick.  Too much gear is relatively worthless in the early crafting stages, unless you disenchant it.  Then, depending on server economy, you might get a return.  That’s not always the case though.  So, what to do with 10 pairs of Embossed Leather Gloves?

I can’t even begin to tell you how I came up with the idea, but I’m glad I did.  For the sake of the discussion, I’m using my rather low Dwarf Hunter on Steamwheedle Cartel as an example.  His Leatherworking is a pittance, as I often just snag stuff off the auction house to use because he doesn’t leave Ironforge very often to kill and skin.  So when I amass enough Light Leather to craft a couple of things, I tend to get to work.

When I’m either done, or out of bag space, I look at the gear I’ve crafted and who it applies to.  Obviously there’s a chance the Agility boost on the previously mentioned gloves could help a low level Shaman or Druid , but it’s much more likely on a Hunter or Rogue.  So I do a /who for the class.  If I see someone low level (or level appropriate anyway), I simply mail them the item with a little note explaining I crafted it for points and thought they might be able to use it as they level.

You know what?  It’s actually a really nice feeling.  It’s such a nonchalant act, and let’s be honest when was the last time you got mail from a complete stranger in-game?  Sometimes I get replies, sometimes I don’t.  One thing, though, I never get the item back.  That’s important to me.  I don’t know what the person on the other end of the mailed item does with it, but they do something and that’s all that matters.  Give it a try at some point and you’ll see exactly what I mean.