You would save 723 parts in Algo and Fort alone by staying Prestige 1 Level 10 with a +2 stat (14* (10.0115)) = 14.115 = 1.61 and I believe if it's above .5 it rounds up to next number so it's a +2. Hopefully my math isn't broken. I would assume this method is perfect for saving up and building up enough parts to then throw them all into the Reputation which would give more on a normal basis than this current event does at .3 and at 3% because it's such a larger quanitty at 2% than the normal person would have if they saved up and did that.
RE: Welcome to leveling 1.0 AKA the why is there a green +1 on my stats update.