I don't know if those 2 things should be like this but with 6.0.2 patch JC can spam epic gems like mad [for instance entire gear in +10 str] - at the end of the day it's kind of minor upgrade.
Also with 6.0.2 banners from argent tournament became toys. To kind of speed it there is a way [1 banner = 1/3 days depends frm progress]. There are 2 dailies always up no matter what your progress with AT is atm [in tent] and ToC5HC provides 3 extra [3x5 = 3 days]. If you've done it full quest & have rep there then atm due bags' changes you're getting up to 17-20 seals [including ToC5HC] per day [1 tabard]. Now what's more interesting is that you don't need any rep or prequest to buy actually those toys [tested on boosted via WoD's boost char]. I don't know if this should be as it is now but enjoy.
-Ket