A couple of newbie questions.

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Hi all, I am new to the game and had a few questions.

1) A gold chest dropped for me. Should I open it now (at lev 12), or wait for a higher level? Also could I get better loot if I drink a luck elixir first? Maybe I should sel I do need the money

2) I went and did a lab42 for plat deal and I got it. Evidently this erased my chance to get 50% chance to purchase plat. Is this correct?

Thanks for any and all help.

edit: one more question. I have 30 plat on my PL toon from a few years ago. What should I do with that since I really dont play that game anymore?

Thanks again