What's the purpose of item lock?

[carloscolanta]

I see some people do it, especially the geared ones.

I decided to join the bandwagon by:

Although, I still don’t get what they are for. Can someone clarify?

[Tristie]

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[carloscolanta]

Oooo derp, alright thanks.

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[Levan]

Am I the only one who thinks this is a bragging thread that OP disguised as a question?

I mean, it’s pretty common sense. You know that it’s called item lock based on the title, so you must already know what it means.