Some help for a noob

[castille]

New questions.

What exactly is "greeding" an item and how is it done? I played with someone yesterday and we hit a green item. I saw it and let him see it too. He took it (he was actually ok, so I do not mind), and said I could "greed" it, so I get the general idea as to what it is, but how is it done and how does it work?

Greeding is about taking an object that has no use for the individuals to vendor or AH off later on. No benefit to either parties, so not a 'need' item for you to advance.

Also, as far as mining goes, smelting will help you skill up, as well as the actual process of mining. You can find forges in most of the teen areas, and you can definitely find them in the starting cities. Just look for the blacksmith trainers, for instance, and a forge will be nearby. Or engineering, too.