Yea Bleys prices vary from server to server with some items similarly priced usually.

Partying is usually lvl 10+, so i say its pretty moot on partying and stuff. Plus its easy to go to Valkurm, tho i rather lvl in the Maze where mages excel against worms there. The point is dont just go to Valkurm, there are plenty of places to go to in order to lvl up in Windurst side, its just not enough ppl like to try it.

I find it easier in Windy to lvl up and i dont think i would go elsewhere, the mobs in Sandy suck as in Crystal drops being mosty earth based cept the fungars..which are dangerous in poison..MUCH more dangerous than the Crawlers(which in turn drop silk).