Huge fan of the game, and I continue down the line of finesse of approach to the game.  However, in the benefit of the player and Plarium, making these items that can't be readily purchased in the Smugglers Den (Scholar, “Offense and Defense +50%”) more noticeable would create continued player happiness and additional revenue.

I'm not sure what more could be done, when I saw the offer for the “Offense and Defense +50%” item I assumed that it would always be available to me, but this is just some casual player feedback.  

Consequently, I'm also on alert for looking for these items, but perhaps some are not.