I would completely agree with you but the mechanics of the game prevent that from happening.. You can only use one piece of exotic armor and one weapon.. He's useful to get that one (and usually first) exotic piece.. And as for weapons, just like armor, legendaries are way better (raid gear at least).. But since I've been able to complete nightfalls and weeklies, he's never sold anything I actually want/need.. Drops rates seem to greatly increase right before he sells a weapon anyways... Twice now I've gotten a weapon in either the raid or NF only to have xur sell it that week.. I really want the icebreaker (as I said.. That ghall whatever would be nice too lol) and for sure, seeing it randomly drop would be a nice feeling... But I don't think I'd be disappointed in the least if I get it from xur.. I've certainly put my time into this game and I could have gotten both randomly by now, but I haven't....yet he'll be obsolete in a week or so anyways when the dark below drops.. As will the weapons I've been wanting lol.. My main beef is truly based on a definition.. Earning something can't be random luck, doing a set task to receive a set compensation is basically the definition of earning. Guess it just bugs me seeing people use the wrong word lol