The thing about getting new wheels built is that you're talking at least $120 for the rims alone. Then there's what the LBS will charge you to rebuild the wheels - taking apart the old ones and rebuilding, truing, detensioning, re-truing - which is a bit of work. I talked to my LBS about rebuilding ONE wheel, and I'd provide the rim. Labor was going to be $125. Admittedly, this is a high-end bike shop in one of the most expensive places in America, but still, it gives you some idea of the cost.
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