so this probably belongs somewhere else. but this is specifically for you new guys, so...
the first "quest" is to get tier 2 clearance (ok technically the second or third depending if you count reaching the rescue camp and going to haven).
to get this, you have to get 2* gear.
i will sell the skelly shield and helm (and the armor when i get the recipe), as well as cyrotech/prismatech/shadowtech alchemers, troica, static edge, and searing edge for 2.5k an item
if you do the math, i have to pay 2100 for 50 energy (roughly market price of 100/2) and 400cr in order to make these through alchemy. that means i'm barely breaking even, IF i have the materials on hand. i lose money if i have to buy the materials.
i'm still pretty new, but i've been broke and unable to get anything on here, so this is just my way to try and help you guys.
my IGN is Randomzz, friend me to see when i'm on so i can get you what you want
happy gaming!