Guess we need to know the objectives of the OP. Is he hoping to max out his damage or hoping to make lots of gold.

I'm still going to level up skinning on every toon of mine no matter how much you all tease me. Its completed by all 5 toons while you're leveling up, little extra effort at all. Unlike the farming or gold required with other professions. And since normally you wouldn't max out professions on all toons, at least right away, the crit from skinning is a great placeholder.