User talk:Crazyc92/Currency/@comment-5390323-20120916230605

Flaws in the system: UU to Iridium is too expensive, since crafting allows for 1 less UU to be used, and the system is not flexible this way due to it's use of 8 items to move up a tier (except T1->T2;16 and T5->T6;4).

This is compensated for by making Iridium plates less expensive than they really are by EMC values (diamond and advanced alloy not included in system price)

It is tempting to break the system by using this to your advantage, but it is important that it isn't done, unless you really want the prices to be adjusted to prevent this.

Also, if need be, scrap can be used as a T1 below credits as ~8emc, 8 scrap per credit. This brings everything up to 7 tiers, and is an acceptable way to trade for limited supplies. 8 dirt to one scrap, etc.