Quote Originally Posted by Firecrest View Post
There's never any need to actually search for the reduced item level stat. These OP items will simply show at the top of any search you do due to the fact that their itemized ridiculously well for whatever level you happen to be.
If you do it your way, you still have to sift your way through the chaff (items you don't want/aren't equippable by your lower level character). My way puts only those weapons you can equip at the lower level in view.