by BanzaiBob » Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:22 pm
There are two ways they can get equipment above what is available in the shop - from the section often refered to as the premium shop which is the second tab along top of the weapon/armour screen which offers random equipment, usualy of a higher grade and with bonus stats. Or they may get them from item drops - monsters, quests, or guardian of dreams - these items are also of a higher level and have better stats than are generaly for sale in the shops.
The level of a player does not have any effect on the gear they can use - a lvl 1 player could in effect use lvl 50+ gear if they could get their hands on it and had the minimum str needed although at the moment there is no way for this to happen. Keep looking and Im sure you will find some good stuff of your own.