Personally, I think it's worth the extra $50 to get them from Tony. From what I understand they're hand-built by Velocity. Also, in the unlikely event that they're less than perfect, he would make things right. I just got the the Deep V's in machined electric red anodized and they are gorgeous, rock solid, and straight as an arrow. For what it's worth, you also support someone who has lent a great deal of support to the cycling community.

I also came across this thread, regarding Ben's :
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-70032