I think Verant has a low opinion of what high level Charactors should be wearing. I see it all the time with the "recomended" or "required" gear.
To be 45 to obtain these as selling loot instead of something a Charactor at that lvl could wear doesn't make a lot of sence to Me.
They normaly go for more but I payed 100p for these on My server.
Or I could just wait till I get My lvl 8 necro/lvl 9 Wizzard to lvl 45 to get these....???