In Season 3, Blizzard has introduced a way to make seasonal crafting materials remain useful throughout the Season. Players can turn their excess into Murmuring Obols, which are used to gamble for items and Aspects at the Purveyor of Curiosities.
Arcane Tremors Guide Vaults and Nightmare Vaults Guide
Many players have pointed out the excess of during Season 2 after upgrading all of their Vampiric Powers.