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I for one would rather have a Mercian, Bob Jackson, Woodrup, or Roberts, than have a 14 frame. I think that unless you're getting a trick/polo or perhaps lo-pro frame, choosing 14 over one of the above, is ridiculous.
In terms of 14 charging a lot for components (especially for a full build), I think that that is bollocks. When i got my Mercian I enquired about a full build, and it seemed that the discount on components was microscopic. Shops need to make money/keep their head a float. They are not going to be able to compete on price with the likes of Parker Interbational etc.
Having said that, I don't particularly like 14. I have nothing against it really, i just don't like it.
(I went in once to gead a CK headset pressed into a frame - they tried to charge £45 which i thought was horrendously expensive).