The problem for me is I can see both sides of the argument and agree with both sides. In this case there is no right or wrong choice, but for me and the market that I deal with I can not warrant the premier prices. I don't turn any great quantities of pens as it really is just a hobby and any that I sell really is for pocket money to enable me to carry on woodworking.
I am sure there are many like me out there who would wait until you get the standard kits in if you went for the premier kits first and to make any chose harder I am sure others who will state the opposite.