Hand Me Down Gear: Old Gear for New Toons

Pysnister has written an article about how to use old gear to outfit new toons.  It has proved such a hit that he has done three followup articles for mages, rogues and warlocks.
http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/11/18/hand-me-downs-a-poor-mans-heirlooms/

Druids
http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/hand-me-downs-druids/

Hunters
http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/hand-me-downs-hunters/

Mages
http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/11/19/hand-me-downs-mages/

Paladins
http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/hand-me-downs-paladins/

Priests
http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/hand-me-downs-priests/

Rogues
http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/11/24/hand-me-downs-rogues/

Warlocks
http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/11/19/hand-me-downs-warlocks/

Warriors
http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/hand-me-downs-warriors/

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The Cataclysm Economy Report (Justice Points)

Several posts have hit the Internet that discuss the changes to the currency system in Cataclysm.  The first link discusses whether it makes sense to sell your emblems now or wait to exchange them for heirlooms.
http://waywardinitiative.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/cata-chatter-heirloom-gear/

WOW Head has added a emblems-to-justice-points update to their website.   Note that the changes will hit with Patch 4.0.1 instead of waiting until Cataclysm.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=169500

They've also added a currency calculator!  Here's the direct link.
http://www.wowhead.com/currencycalc

UPDATE:  Here's what Blizzard says about valor and justice point drop rates in Cataclysm and Lich King.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/10/06/cataclysm-justice-and-valor-point-drop-rates-revealed/

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RESOURCES COURTESY OF IMRAITH

Imraith the Aloof has complied several nice lists of resourcees on her blog.  Check out the Pages section on the right for class-specific macros, links to gear and class resources, profession info, and some Auction House material.  Looks like she has a good eye for helpful information and the knack for organizing it well.  This is definitely a resource to check out.
http://imraithdossantos.blogspot.com/

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Heirloom Guide (By Class)

Psynister tries to answer the question, "Which heirlooms are good for my alt?" in this essay.
http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/07/30/guide-to-heirloom-purchases/

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Level 80 Mage Basics

A bit about how a mage works at level 80, with recommended enchants, heirlooms, etc.  This article is notable for a paragraph or two with tips for solo mages.  I should point out the author plays a Holy Paladin mostly, although he runs alts.
http://blessingoffish.wordpress.com/2010/07/03/hand-me-downs-mage/

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Guide to Collecting Heirloom Gear

All about Heirloom gear and where to get it, plus an explanation of emblems.
http://cynwise.wordpress.com/2010/01/19/heirloom-gear/

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Why Heirlooms Are Good

Darth Solo explains why heirlooms are A Good Thing once you have enough Champion's Seals to buy them.
http://wowalone.blogspot.com/2009/09/heirlooms.html

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Heirloom Gear For Alts Once You Hit Level 80

WOW Insider explains how heirloom gear works.  Basically, these are gear items that a Level 80 can buy for a lower level alt which level with the alt.   This is a very good deal as these items never need repair but there are limits on the enchantments one can use.  Read all the details here.
http://www.wow.com/2009/09/16/wow-rookie-heirlooms-ease-the-way-for-alts/#continued

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