Rift: Gear Recommendations by Vendor

This site recommends higher level and PVP gear, and lists merchants that sell it in Shimmersand, Iron Pine Peak and Stillmore.
http://www.riftrvr.com/guides/shimmersand-iron-pine-peak-and-stillmoor-pvprift-gear-guide/

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Rift: Where to Buy Planar Focus

A explanation of planar focus with a list of vendors.
http://telarapedia.com/wiki/Planar_Focus

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Rift: Lists of Planar Essences

Most thorough list of planar essences I could find.  Clicking on one gives you some information about it.
http://www.riftspot.com/item/list/7#items

Zam's database isn't as large but you can search for just Greater or just Lesser Planar Essences.
http://rift.zam.com/en/itemlist.html?level_low=50&statval1=0&type=greater&slot=essence&page=1

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Rift: Planar Focus

A guide to understanding planar focus.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/2011/10/03/new-user-guide-understanding-planar-focus/

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