This is how I look at it, yes it is probably against Mythic’s rules and people probably frown on it BUT....and that’s a big but....I look at like this, if YOU get enjoyment out of it do it! It doesn't affect me or anyone else dramatically. Sure it may put more money into the economy but it doesn't seem to be such a huge problem. DAOC is different in the sense that people more try to help each other due to the realm configuration than ***** each other like the free-for-all that is EQ.
Personally, I've "ebayed" stuff on EQ but these were items that you would either, A) Have to belong to an uber guild to ever dream of getting OR, B) be so lucky with a roll that you have a better chance of winning the lotto. And I LOVED my items and the plat I got took away soooo much of the grind that it was actually nice not to be poor all the time and enabled me to focus on other things...Like having fun when I played without a dark cloud following me around every where.
But as I said, this game is very different. People are very cool and helpful. Mythic is pretty good with the drops and there seems to be plenty to go around.
So in the end, do what makes YOU get the most enjoyment out of the game...After all, that’s what you play/pay for. And about what others think...Did they buy your copy of the game and do they pay for your subscription fees????? Exactly.
Just be mindful of Mythic’s rules and understand and accept the consequences (if any) if you are caught.