No worries. Yeah i had that dilemma as it meant I was paying a similar price to a new pair of aksiums. In the end I went for them as 32 spokes makes sense on a bike that will be used all year round and carry luggage, plus I've had good experiences with novatec hubs.
Cheers for the heads up man! I wasn't sure of their price on their own but I think I'll end up going for them.