Anyway lets not digress and instead focus on today's topic which is, what option should you take with the new epic gem recipes.
Option 1: buy "good" cuts first then choose the rest (5 token cost for all)
Option 2: buy "good" cuts first then random the rest (5 token cost for early ones then 4 for the rest)
Option 3: randomly choose all the rest (4 token cost for all)
Most blogs are going with option 2. If Critical was still in the gem market he would go option 3.
Getting "good" cuts first (options 1 and 2) are the worse options because everyone and his momma will be getting "good" cuts, snatching raw epics from AH and posting up "good" cuts. Yes they will sell in high quantity but thats only an advantage if you can control supply and increase supply for example by mass prospecting. Inferno ruby cuts are great to have because you can mass prospect and mass list on AH and they will move. Epic raw gems can only be sourced in regular supply by buying direct from AH. The earlier you have a full recipe book the more barriers you can put up to fight against other pro goblins.
How's that for Critical's second non inscription topic. Is Critical wrong because he is not a gemmer? I have to admit gemming looks tempting ... maybe its time to leave glyphs to the scavengers. Or maybe try belt buckles.