Now that eq rots, how about summoning a few gnomes or other artificiers to CS
or some other place, who can make eqs a bit durable?
The idea: insert 2 same eqs (exactly identical, random stats items may be a
challenge), pay a few shiny gold coins, and the gnomes fiddle with the eq,
making it more durable.
This can be achieved by making the item protected against decay and/or
everdamage, name bonuses would not be available.
This would take lots of eq away from the game.