QUOTE(n125 @ Sep 6 2013, 03:07)

If I'm on the right track, then those types of items don't need to be appraised. Potency at level 0 can give you a rough numerical view of an equipment's quality. Low-quality items (i.e., crudes) can be used to grind forge experience, so they are valuable in the sense that someone might pay you a little bit more than what you'd get by selling them to the bazaar. They aren't valuable in the sense that you actually need to carefully assess their stats to determine their worth.
I thought it had something to do with proficiency grinding since the monsters all barely do any damage in IW at the lower potency gear. Just wanted to know if people actually buy those or if its not worth the headache.