My problems with the drop system

[kandrathe]

I crafted through Normal difficulty, but now so far the AH has been cheaper through Nightmare. Eventually, once I've saved up enough gold I'll skill up my blacksmith for possible use with my other characters as needed (if the items are not too expensive). So far I've been able to procure many good rare items on the AH for low prices (~2000 to 4000 gold). And, the AH items are not random and better than what I would have crafted.