Quote (Kayeto @ 28 Jun 2019 20:13)
I think people are underestimating the value of 1 gold. The guesses in this thread seem low to me.
Most everyone is going to feel pressure to progress their character as fast as possible. 1 gold goes a long way, even for a level 30 character. Rushing to level means you'll have a harder time keeping up with the gold you need for skills. It's reasonable to imagine a level 30 char who rushed there might be flat broke, meaning that his need for 1g is even greater than a level 10 char's need for it.
Character progress is exponential. People who see a nice level 20 green weapon on the AH are going to want that weapon really badly since they knew it will increase their progression speed. Seeing all the uses for gold is really going to light a fire under people. The need for instant gratification is a powerful tool.
It's all about supply and demand though. If gold is too expensive nobody is going to buy it