I just found this thread, and it's wonderful, especially because I haven't been on Gaia so long! I've missed out on so many items o:
thing is, I'm not rich enough to be calling 200k items cheap yet, so I decided to share a list of some really cheap things I like:
Horns of the Dragon Queen - ~500g. I think they're actually really lovely if you can figure out how to work them into an outfit.
Dark Elf's Aura - ~5k. if you're going for an avatar with a lot of purple in it - especially if it's slightly creepy/magical-looking - this could be really nice.
Ghostly Candles - ~500g. once again, it goes well with the creepy/magical purple theme; the candles float behind you.
Streamer Scarf - ~500g. it's so pretty and colourful!
Bonsai Wings - ~100g. the hairpin is cute. the wings are kinda hard to see because they're so small, but if your avatar isn't bulky enough to obscure them, they're pretty cute.
Starter Windblown Scarves - 5g each at Gambino Outfitters. they come in blue, red, and grey, and they're actually really nice.
Overseer Tarp Cape - ~500g. a nice dark teal cape.
Dark Elf's Light Armor - ~100g. they're only for the shoulders, but I was surprised at the price because they're very detailed-looking. I know they were free from an earlier Halloween event, but they're the cheapest out of all of the other Dark Elf items.
Ghost Skin 2k10 - ~3.5k. it's a skin that isn't ridiculously expensive! o:
Laurels - ~30g. they could be a nice touch for a green-themed or nature-themed avatar.
Titan's Legacy (Seed) - ~300g. so many poses. frankly, a lot of them aren't that nice, but I could see people using the Earth-Crafter arms or the Chains of the Old poses. or the Laurel of Life.
Noble Scarf Sash - ~9k. it's a tad expensive for an item with no other poses, but it's such a nice scarf/sash that also pairs well with a lot of things. I mean, the description is: "This long sash of soft velvet can be worn in many different ways and tied off with delicate accessories."
Oh My Gumball - ~12k. it has a nice variety of poses; I especially like the horns. they remind me of that witch from Soul Eater, the one who uses black arrows...?
Goldfish Scarf - ~90g. it's pretty and flowy!