Speaking as both a Gamer and an avid Role Player, I tend to prefer that magical items be a rare specialty that one comes across only after great hardship, luck, or exploration. It feels not only more realistic, but also so incredibly satisfying when you actually do claim said piece of gear and learn the story behind it. You earned the right to use said item. In the grand scheme of things, in terms of legendary weapons anyway, you're just another wielder added to the list in the item's illustrious history before it's lost once more only to be found again years later.