I think I'll go back on topic here: The reason that prices increase in bulk is without a doubt (was said before but people ignored it) the lack of an ability to mass produce items. Just because you have 2k yew logs, doesnt mean you got them any faster than if you had gotten just 1k yew logs( Aside from the increase in levels which is very minimal). Now add to this the fact that people are willing to spend a bit more for an item if they dont have to go searching for an hour, and you have increased item price in bulk. We know that is true because why else would forum prices be higher, other than for the sake of conveinince(sp?). Time is very much a commodity for some people, so paying more for others time is well worth it.