Are any of the item quests worth it if you don't have a large collection of items?  I've been doing the clothing quest, and occasionally I'll make money from a level, but usually buying the clothes costs more than the reward she gives me.  Is there any use pushing through to the higher tiers?  Will the quests actually become worth it at that point?  Or am I just wasting my tu?

As far as I'm aware they are actually a very good way to make profits as long as you do not buy an item for an obscene up charge.

Likely what's happening is I'm buying items for obscene up charges.  XD  Thanks, good to know that it's worth it if I can find them at close to store prices.