I can see where he's coming from, but just because it's rare, doesn't mean that you need VIP for it. VIP is there so that you can access those items, (Dragon Cape, Water Cape, Spirit Shields) without having to buy them for market price. VIP also gives you access to special area's. So, normal players having rare items doesn't mean that VIP is lost, it means that there is an actual economy, where things are bought and sold.