Open to buying used.
I found a 2nd hand Brompton twice.
1st one A Mk2 3T (m3r like) had a 94 AW3 hub in it
resold it after I got a Mk4 M3L
the last buy at $900, was $300 more than I got reselling the other one.
good luck with your shopping ..
Don't need it to fold small -- just small enough to be accepted by airlines as non-oversized.
yea a Bikefriday travel bike , then you can stow it in a Suitcase.. that's what they do ..
$ 1K, basic parts , will get you a New one. off the shelf , or on the build Queue,
Also check their "preloved" re sales section on their website .
http://www.bikefriday.com/bicycles/pre-loved ...2 pocket companions listed at present..
Bi Fri Yak forum on Google has people posting their for sale notices there too ..