correct me if i'm wrong, but doesn't the trade gear option work only if you do ALOT of gear? i read somewhere that it can border on millions of gil...i know i've seen it in previous things, but i know it's alot of gear that you would need to trade. i'm not sure on the numbers & figures, but i know it's a good amount. not to mention at the same time, you are fighting against any pt there with signet on. almost sounds like Sisyphus' stone...
a few members of my LS are always hoping that the next week will be that region. it does make it easier to get home (tele-mea, zone, op), or even a fast trip to Mhaura.
good luck!