Yesterday I joined a small group and killed the boss at Solace Fen in Grahtwood. She dropped a very valuable resto staff, but it was already bound when I picked it up. I have no use for a resto staff with my build, and could really use the gold for my light horse.
I noticed this earlier with another boss that I killed in Auridon. Is this an intentional feature? It seems very counterproductive if it is.