Said the whole time next to the items what slot they were for. All tiers were for the same slots. Saying that. Anyone who says it was "free" is a silly goose. Xtals and seals were definitely necessary and not free at all.
Man think of all the other stuff you got: xtals, seals, horns, aqua and inferno! I mean come on even if the equip wasn't good you don't have to use it, keep it as a trophy or something, you didn't have to spend real money so if you did you've only went and messed yourself up.