I am all for character transfers.

Mine is, Outlaw Riffraf.

I entered my code on the 22nd and I just got my email like 10 seconds ago...

I agree. You will want to drop slicing and get underworld trading. This way you can make the droid parts and everything else. The last thing you want is to have to rely on a GTN network just kicking off. This way you can sell your items, and wait for the markets to settle.