Really don't see why it would be an issue.. the event is officially over, no one can gain anymore rep for it, so let those that played crucible non-stop and left no time to buy things, or those who didn't know of the [i]incredibly[/i] short 2 hour duration, buy the gear that they earned.
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It's frustrating. I have everything I need to buy some of that gear, just didn't know the actual doors to the place would shut at 4.