If you have to save to buy a bat, (or budget the same thing) then in my view your not rich enough to have it in the first place. Rich people don't save they have the cash to do what they want. It may be just that it's something you always wanted so saving up for that wish is another thing. Life is for living. Spend money but within reason. You can't take it with you, but you don't want to be robbed of your money at the same time, I think.
If your an opening bat or one that bats 30/40/45 overs nearly every week, or twice a week or three times a week. Nets or t20 games... (0r are a sponsored or paid player) then yes it would be vv nice. Otherwise I see many custom bat makers will be thinking what they are doing wrong that people are not coming to them for the same quality if not better, with a lot of saving along the way and more of a fitted bat, and a higher customer service and after sales experience... I don't know.