Patch 1.12.1: Major Changes to Mounts!

[Concillian]

I hope, though, that Blizzard is aware of the fact that some people have already bought their level 60 mount in patch 1.12.0 before they become 60, and that these people will not be accidentially charged for another 900g for the new level 60 riding skill once the realms are patched:)

It was mentioned on the test realm forum that this case will be handled by anyone possessing an epic mount getting the appropriate riding skill level, regardless of character level. But of course to use the item, you still need to hit 60 because of the level restriction.

Also, the AV case was discussed.
AV mount will cost 9g, but you will still have to purchase the riding skill. So 900 * 0.8 (discounts) = 720g + 9g = 729g
Current cost is 640g, so the relative cost of these is increasing.

PvP and special drop mounts are supposed to only require the riding skill level of a level 40 mount. It's still questionable if you would eventually need to purchase training anyway if a flying mount requires a higher skill level than the L60 epic mounts.

I'd link to the WoW forum, but it's kind of impacted right now. Maybe I'll add a link tomorrow.