Here are my choices:
Duncon Akita with a sweet blingy build using my old fork and wheelset (for now). Would be ready to go and I could ride it at raysmtb this winter. total for the build $1135
OR
Used Bottlerocket frame with e13 reducers, thomson seatpost and crankset (cant remember but it is a good one) shipped for $1200. I would need to get a new fork and wheelset and it would be ready to go by summer. I'd have to skimp a bit on the parts for this guy. This price seems a bit high, I offered the seller $1000 shipped for the frame with shock only. That still seems high for a used frame though.
Duncon Akita with a sweet blingy build using my old fork and wheelset (for now). Would be ready to go and I could ride it at raysmtb this winter. total for the build $1135
OR
Used Bottlerocket frame with e13 reducers, thomson seatpost and crankset (cant remember but it is a good one) shipped for $1200. I would need to get a new fork and wheelset and it would be ready to go by summer. I'd have to skimp a bit on the parts for this guy. This price seems a bit high, I offered the seller $1000 shipped for the frame with shock only. That still seems high for a used frame though.