the sellers are usually just trying to make a profit and sell their stuff quickly. they don't really care where the buyer is, as long as they're making a sale. opening up the pearl market globally could actually help sellers, giving them more potential buyers and speeding up sales. sellers are more likely to support changes that make the market more efficient and profitable, rather than worrying about specific regions or buyers.

getting possessive over sellers in certain regions shows a bigger problem in the gaming world: some places have a bunch of big spenders, or "whales," giving them a big advantage. this highlights the unfairness in the current setup. regions with lots of whales naturally have a stronger in-game economy for fancy items like costumes. but this makes it tough for players in other areas who don't have the same access to cool stuff. they end up struggling to compete in the market or get the things they need for the game.

holding onto the idea of regional advantages just keeps the bdo world unfair, with some places having way more power and control over how fast they gear up through the market. switching to a global pearl market could fix this by giving everyone the same chances to buy stuff. it's about making things fairer for all players, no matter where they are or how much their region's players spend.

the NA "pearl advantage" doesn't directly cause issues for other regions, and although NA might spend more it doesn't mean costumes just sit on the market. instead, it's more about recognizing that different regions have varying levels of access to in-game resources. when a region, like NA and many others, has a "surplus" of pearl items, it can create challenges for players in regions with fewer resources by leading to disparities in pricing and overall gameplay experience (for example EU getting heavily shafted by the costume price increases which also increased vendor cron price by 1 million silver)

the goal isn't to diminish the advantages of any particular region but rather to ensure a more balanced and equitable experience for players worldwide. transitioning to a global pearl market could help alleviate these disparities by providing equal opportunities for players from all regions to access and purchase items. it's about creating a level playing field where everyone has a fair shot at enjoying the game to its fullest potential, regardless of their geographical location.