I personally would buy as many multi-gened females as you can this year. Then after they have had a chance to put on some weight, and about a year of age, (i.e. about 1 year), then go find a multi-gened male (at a lower price, because it is a year later). You can pick up a Spinner male right now for about $600. I would bet next year, you could probably find one for about $400. That is a pretty good male to have, as it contains both of the more popular dominant pattern mutations. Using that male, I would get some females that would compliment him and look for those. I would look at things like Pastel Lessers or Pastel Mojaves. Any of the leucistic combination females would work well. Fireflys are another good option, or anything combined with YB.
Essentially, I am saying, pick a male combo you like, and then buy the females that would best compliment him. Buy the females, and then buy the male you decided on the following year. This method of starting a nice collection has been discussed plenty, and is a very good startegy.
I hope that helps,
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