Originally Posted by
Lysakers
As for herbalism, taurens get +15 skill points if i am not mistaken and a speed boost when picking herbs. And yes the speed boost is very noticable. Think it takes around half a second to pick up a herb (and is possible when in combat with several mobs between the mobs attacks).
As for LW - i have been on a low pop realm when trying to level professions. If you buy, you MIGHT get back your gold - but seeing as you are on a low pop server that is a big risk to take. I might be a cheap bastard when saying this, but i always farm the mats to level my professions. There are too much crap i waste gold on, so i save where i can.
But it comes down to time. Do you have time to farm the mats, and really dont mind doing so - then i would farm the mats. But speaking from personal experience, if you are missing a stack or two of something, it might be worth just buying and getting done with it.