I seriously would not... honest even a bike bling lover like me would think twice, a good set of race wheels at my level are probably availiable for about £60!
I would guess that Marco was pretty honest in his assessment, a super set of wheels are not going to get anyone up the 'cats' faster- more work and structured training will get you better results.
Whilst on the topic tho i would like some opinions on a nice set of wheels meself
... a few caveats... no red on them anywhere... no carbon rims...blue bits are ok tho.
Price? Well..... its for my de rosa.
More Arbuckle than Anquetil