Don't even think about it,just buy it. the wheels are probably worth more than $175 CDN ($150 US)

Buy the bike, sell the wheels on ebay, and buy a set of clinchers. Maybe the IRO set. You might even come out money ahead depending upon what the tubular wheelsets are. Campy Pista, and Dura Ace High flange would fetch a good price. OR sel one wheelset, and lace the hubs from the other to new rims. Either way, great price.

I'm sure you COULD, but I'm not sure why you would want to commute on tubies. CLinchers with nice cheap durable tires are the way to go.