I decided to go ahead and buy some rudimentary eq. After losing the last of
the 'gift' eq during a quick quit to save 350k xp, I have been trying to save
some $$ for a shopping spree. It's hard to make money without spending some.

They say the easiest way to make a small fortune is to start with a large one.
I'm starting with the smallest of fortunes...ha

A couple of knives and some studded armour it is. Now I have something besides
my shovel to put into my chest. I feel rather stupid storing a shovel, but
then again. I don't have anything else. *shrug*