[citation][nom]restatement3dofted[/nom]This is just an in-game item that screams, "look at me, I paid money so you'll think I'm cool!" It hardly ruins the game - it's just a mount. I've heard there are a few others available.[/citation]
I don't consider it a "look at me, I paid money so you'll think I'm cool!" item. Yeah, it would help with the progress in the game, since the character wouldn't have to pay for the mount itself, just the riding skill, to get each mount level. Yeah, this doesn't save much, but it does save some. (Yes, I play the game. It's also the only game I have spent money on in the last 5 years.)
Also, I wouldn't pay for it just so others would think I look cool. I could care less what most of these mouth breathers think of how I look. I care about how well I can tank. However, in this case, if I were to have a spare $25, I would buy this just because I think it looks cool.