This is the most sensible post I have ever read on this forum. All of these improvements that you have suggested are exactly what most of us want. I don't want my Shadow Price to become outdated because of these new peashooter auto-rifles. (Seriously? Why? If I wanted to spray-and-pray, I'd go play Ghosts and pick up the Chain SAW.) Being able to buy the old weapons would be nice. I want the new players to experience the ass-kicking glory that weapons like Shadow Price provide. I myself would like to get my hands on The Devil You Know. And we absolutely need new armor and ways to get lower-level armor upgraded. Let players turn in those extra pieces of Crota's End gear and use the materials it gives you to upgrade other gear. Maybe you're fond of that VoG helmet for your Warlock? Dismantle that extra chestpiece you got from Crota, and use it to apply the light level to your old helmet. Boom. Suddenly, we have options. Wanna know what the next Iron Banner will be? A bunch of Guardians wearing Hive armor, with one exotic to distinguish them from the rest. (There won't even be different shaders, because everyone will have to use Iron Banner shaders for more reputation.) Come on, Bungie. Listen to guys like Vampire Nox. Make this game into what we all know it can be.