FireLance
Legend
Leaving aside the point that the crafting cost formulas are guidelines, SL*CL*1000 is for a use-activated item, which means that anyone can use it, not just those with the spell on their spell lists or who succeed at a DC 20 Use Magic Device check. A command-activated item, also usable by anyone, costs 10% less, at SL*CL*900.Rystil Arden said:As far as I know, you're not allowed to just do that...if you want a charged wondrous item, you have to pay SL*CL*1000 for 50 charges (admittedly not spell-trigger, but if you crafted it yourself, you definitely have the trigger)
Craft Wondrous Item makes the charged item more expensive, but also more generally useful. I would consider the cost premium to be worth it.