EC Newbie Question

[Beldon]

I have a lvl 9 bard in GFay. Some very nice high level let me loot some "trash" for a night and I have about 300 plat and almost a full set of bronze armour. My question: Is it worth traveling to EC tunnels to try and gear up with 300 plat or should I just level and wait?
I am not sure what the prices are like, so wanted to ask. Someone kept saying get some 5/55 rings...?

[Boredrums]

As a bard, you want the best instruments you can afford.


You can get these for cheap:
http://wiki.project1999.com/Lute_of_the_Gypsy_Princess
http://wiki.project1999.com/Mistmoore_Battle_Drums
http://wiki.project1999.com/Minotaur_Horn

A pair of http://wiki.project1999.com/Golden_Fire_Wedding_Ring would be good too.