It's a good investment especially since it can cost your main party nothing because you can outsource the task to another companion who you don't use in your main party and only swap into your party when you want to craft something or offload crafting materials. I have yet to see any Legendary or unique item in the game that is better than what I can craft myself. Here are a few examples (I can show you examples of Crossbows, Bows and Daggers too if you want):

2H axe: http://i.imgur.com/Gy6Dubu.png

1H axe: http://i.imgur.com/vH9g422.png

1H sword: http://i.imgur.com/ixDUElp.png

Last edited by nbog; 11/10/14 09:06 AM.