Focus on quality and you will do alright. The volume might be lower and the start slower but, I think in the long run it can really pay off. I like axanthics myself but and generally unhappy with how both the VPI and TSK lines mature. Consequently, when I am ready to jump into the axes I will be purchasing MJ line likely for more that standard axes go for (I saw some of his at a medium size at the CRBE and they had really retained their silver/black without the heavy browns) and possibly if I get very lucky trying for some Black Ax, I would be cool to prove out or disprove in those are compatible with the MJ line. Worst case I get some double het's and still have some really nice snakes to work with.