So I know I'm only a week in, and know literally nothing about Torn, but I have the most fun buying low and selling high in the Item Market. It's gotten me a couple nice things (for a beginner), but it post has been very inspirational, and I'm happy to see that real worth can come from figuring out the market and what items can really sell for.
And it's crazy to think that some of the people you listed have bought from me as a I've liquidated assets to make stronger purchases. Hope to see you all in game (err - in the market, not the alleys😆)!