You should definitely go into your LBS and explain your predicament.
Not sure an LBS can help with the question which was “ if I can find someone selling a secondhand frame how much should it be. Brand new the aether 9c is £1740 what kind of ballpark should I look to pay for a second hand one?
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You should definitely go into your LBS and explain your predicament.