Just gonna necro this thread real quick to put a TL;DR for anyone finding this page years after the previous post as the result of a Google search (like I did).
FAQ Answer
Creating Items and Caster Level: The APG magic items chapter says (on page 282), "The creator's caster level must be as high as the item's caster level." This contradicts the Core Rulebook. Which is correct?
That line in the APG is an error. An item's caster level is not a prerequisite for item creation unless it is specifically mentioned in an item's Requirements line (for example, an amulet of natural armor).
