Lowbie equipment problem

[Fatty]

I don't know if it's just me, but I seem to be having difficulty finding lower end items for sale in e. commons. I hunted willowisps to exhaustion, saving enough for some items which might help me, but I just don't see them for sale.

Examples would be the Mithril Quill and Golden Jaded Bracelet. They just seem to be non-existent or perhaps they're so low that people don't even bother with them?

I'm a wizard, and I know gear isn't that important, or I should say as important as some of the other classes. Anyone else run into this problem?

PS I read 20 pages back on wizards and realize the challenges I face with this class choice. I enjoy playing it thus far and want to give it a go.