I dont really know, but as an pnp rgp entusiast is armor a good way to earn that extra cash needed, as long as the party has a pack horse or two.
Armor are expensive, but YOU choose if you want the extra load for cash, or have it modified for private use.
Besides, we almost never found much better armor then we had, after upgrades and enchantments.. Wasnt worth the cost, but gave some coins for ale.. Or, whine