Thanks for everyones viewpoint.All very interesting indeed.I have two points though.
1)A high end rod is superbly finished with top quality components etc.The cheaper ones do not.They are far nicer to look at and cherish as well.(To most ppl this is probably not important)

2)I already have a top end T&T.It just wouldnt seem right to fish a cheaper mid range rod.It doesnt make sense to me anyhow.

Just my 2cents worth anyhow...