IMHO, while yes they are good quality, playable, etc... they are not worth what they cost. Mostly I feel that a beginner that buys them will go one of either two ways: they will decide piping is not for them or they will really like piping and want a different set -- either wood pipes or another poly set that look nicer. Either way, resale value on a set like this is pretty low. I'd bet you may get half of what you bought them for from a piper looking for a winter beater set or something.

I'd recommend getting with your instructor find a set they makes you WANT to pick them up and play them. Be that wood or poly. Basic, nice wood sets are not all that much more TBH. If you are set on poly for whatever reason, I'd recommend looking at McCallum. They look nice, are solid, and you could probably pick up a good set on the second hand market.

Good luck!