I pad my gearscore with an itemset in outfitter called "GS" that just maxes out every item from both my specs, etc. It puts on some pvp gear, etc. It makes my GS number go up.

Just get the badge trinkets, and equip em only when trying to get into a pug, and switch to your ideal stuff once you are in, etc.

I also hate the ones that demand you link an achieve... How can i get an achieve in ICC 10 if i cant get into an ICC10... I just say "i have achieve on my other toon, but that one is saved to my guild run"

Waiting for monday also helps, as raid leaders are more desperate to fill the spot.