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Cam, I bought a couple second hand Ti bikes on eBay to end up with the 2007 Litespeed that I use now (frame/fork of one bike, groupset from another). You regularly get bargains and most people take care of expensive bikes so you're less likely to buy a lemon.
Best decision I ever made: I got an excellent bike for cheaps that should last me ~20 years. Do some research into a the TiBikes of the past and you should find something with the geometry you like... I found a few old manuals online that gave the geometry of various frames.
The only drawback for me was the lack of disc-equipped bargains, this might be a deal breaker for you?