I was looking more for the type of equipment. When I rebuilt the old wheel I went for new spokes, tore all the way down and rebuilt. I have built a lot of wheels and they have all stood true for several years. I did have one fail due to the rim cracking around the nipples.
Last summer the spokes were breaking at the nips, this last spoke broke at the hub. The rims aren't ones I would have thought of using. I have wanted a new set of wheels for summer use any way, so this gives me the opportunity to build a wheel set that will support years of touring.