not sure if this has been posted before but there is a way to get good items without paying a cent...and probably gaining quite a few in the process. Once again the ever wonderful arena shop.
SO! to business!
All the items that sit on the counter and table are randomly generated and can range from a crumby pair of leather boots to a nice plate cuiross. all you really need to do this is enough Guile to steal and enough patience to put up with that damned annoying Roth who keeps telling you to "hurry up and get out there" with a heavy austrian accent.
NOTICE: I don't play and do not know whether this exploit works in TLC.