I heard, but have not tested, that if you launder a stolen piece of gear you get better inspiration on decon (the same as if it was a mob looted item).
I heard, but have not tested, that if you launder a stolen piece of gear you get better inspiration on decon (the same as if it was a mob looted item).
OK, I tested Stolen vs Laundered on Decon
Laundered Metal 9588
Stolen Metal 958
Laundered Cloth 10306
Stolen Cloth 1029
Same exact items, same level, only one was Laundered and one was still marked stolen.
Laundering is also useful for items (like motifs and recipes) that you can sell in a guild store for much more than you can vendor it.