Just wanted to thank the OP and all of the other people who threw in their two cents. I started my 2nd dude in WOW and this time took up two gathering skills (Mining and Skinning). I have in no way farmed anything and never went too far out of my way for that mineral vein on my mini map. So just through normal gameplay and quests, I have earned a lot more gold than my first dude, had Alch and Herb so I never wanted to sell the herbs b/c I was using them. I'm only level 29 and will easily have enough money for my mount long before 40 (eventhough I am a lock and get a free mount, but still I just like saying that so deal with it)
So once again thanks for everyone's thoughts/opinions and all you new people out there, read these forums, they are a life saver.
ps. oh ya, I just couldn't do the fishing thing....wanted to blow my brains out after I got to skill level 50 but I can see how that would be a good money maker as well.
Edited, Jan 23rd 2007 8:37am by zebug
Edited, Jan 23rd 2007 8:37am by zebug