Hello,
If your entire group is at lvl 82, you should not attempt HOT group progression far less raid (if even possible at lvl 82) until you gain a few levels (ie lvl 85 minimum or lvl 88 optimum imo.
Unless you have high level help which would change the ball game for you..
Not sure if the rules changed but as far as I know, to request raid missions you need to have two groups of six minimum (no mercs allowed for raid content). But in reality (lvl cap at 100) you would still need a near full raid force to defeat HOT raid events - anyone feel free to correct me if they know its possible or even allowed with 2 groups of lvl 100's at this point.
In case you did not know, the HOT T1 group gear that you already have could be upgraded to HOT- T2 and can be equipped from lvl 82 which is where your at.
Edit :Sorry, Completely overlooked that your on FV server.
I have a bazaar scout on FV and from the prices there for some of the raid armor,drops etc, I would not be surprised if the going price is considerably more than 20K for the Remnants you need.
Re: FV.. Thought all or most group and raid gear on FV was tradeable, if so there would be no need to do raid progression if you got the plat.
Good luck .
Edited, Aug 3rd 2013 6:22pm by hexeez