I've got 7.5k or so I can sell you. Noob here, so would meet at Occlo bank, when and if you're up for it.
I've got 10k or so at my Yew gate sandstone. Honestly though, its faster than you would think to buy from NPCs after joining their guild.
Yes, but those NPCs aren't poor new players looking for funds to buy their first house! They are happily settled in their NPC town, doing NPC things, involving no effort or risk
The time it has taken me to acquire those ingots is ridiculous, because I've been smelting for gains (still not GM, but close). I really appreciate the offer! I'm going away on holidays in 2 days, and was hoping to have the funds for my first house before I go. (away for 9 days)