I try to deconstruct as much as I can and as I understand that that serves to level your craft skill better. I also know that it is better to deconstruct either your looted items or another crafter's crafted item; but what I don't know for sure is how to best decide what to deconstruct.
1. Is it better to deconstruct greens with traits? And if so, is that primarily because of the chance of extracting more mats?
2. If I am a level 13 clothier - is it best to deconstruct level 12 and up?
3. Should you try and level your craft to the same level as your character's level? (I heard there are 50 crafting levels! gulp!)
4. I read a post that said you benefit more by making the lowest level item of that tier. (then I guess that answers question number 2. lol)
5. Some said they crafted a lesser # of higher tiered items to swap with a higher quantity lower tiered items. What is the "forumula" for this calculation?
I try to keep a balance with what I do with items - some to research, some to deconstruct and some I sell (it seems our guild mates like the greens and blues in particular in the guild shop) - but I feel like I'm not keeping a good pace with leveling my crafts. I sure would appreciate any tips or wisdoms you can share!
Thanks!