Peeking over at Ellay's team, it looks like he's gearing them out with PvE stuff (or he's got dual sets and is logging out in PvE gear).

Ellay, if you're lurking--- Are you doing this because it's cheaper to buy that gear with Badges and hoping to earn arena upgrades through actual arena play? Or is it a matter of being able to more efficiently badge farm with some starter PvE gear?

Inquiring minds want to know...