Like in the real world, there will be no value adding process in game

In World of Warcraft, crafting professions is not only should be taken for the benefit they provide your character but also should be take for their LOTRO Gold making potential.

The raw materials sell for more WOW gold than the finished goods most of the time. People would like to pay more WOW Money for the raw materials so that they can reap the rewards of the top end crafted goods, than they will for finished goods. Like in the real world, there will be no value adding process in WOW.

Of course, if you can sell your stacks of raw leather for more than your leather armor, is there any reason you still want to make the armor?

However, there are some exceptions, some items are profitable. When you have the chance to buy the materials for significantly less than the finished goods sell for, you can make some WOW Money through it.

And the main reason to do WOW power leveling in Wrath of the Lich King is to reap the benefits of the various perks for each. Here is some opinions and experience with the professions. Many people will simply have a friend craft the item rather than paying the Auction House markup.