Dark Elf Blacksmithing

[Mastersmurf]

I do not see a place to put this thread, so it must go in Guild Discussion.
I reached lvl 135 blacksmithing. Vendors in East Freeport do not sell to a dark elf. Erudite vendors do not like dark elves.
How is a dark elf to buy banded armor molds if none are sold in ogre, troll, or dark elf cities/zones?
Has any dark elf blacksmithed past 135 without going the EXPENSIVE route of Dark Elf cultural smithing?

Any suggestions are appreciated.