[Phil Masters]

It occurs to me that GURPS probably over-simplifies by giving any item a single price over a given TL. If A uses mostly-cheaper materials but requires more work and time, while B uses more materials but less skill and time, then the relative cost of labour and materials will become rather important.

"Yes, mail is lighter, more comfortable, and cheaper where you come from. But right now, we're living next door to that mine and forge that produce plate-grade steel by the ton, and most of our competent mailleurs died of the bloody flux during last year's plague season. You're wearing plate and liking it, private."