The items are only a few points different. Getting an item with fp's last a very long time...we spenders just like to be the biggest and baddest person with the shiniest weapons...
Sometimes I get lucky and find some really great artwork on a item with good stats. it has been pointed out I should use my imagination more but every time I try my guy drinks his wine and hits a guy with a goblet. lol I really need to read some more books or get into a good MUD game