To all you 29er's out there!

they're just a bit pricey and I am trying to work out if it's worth it over a 'standard' 29er...

Am not entirely convinced by 29+ as I don't think it is meant to giver the same flotation as a fat 26er

Kind of agree here.

You could always build up a Karate monkey and fit a fat(ish) 2.5" tyre up front with frame clearance for a 2.3" rear.

Might be easier*to sell on, if you don't enjoy off-roading?

*not entirely a dig