Originally Posted by
gsteinb
Personally speaking I don't think you should be expected to pay more, nor do I think you should. You were sold something (knowingly or unknowingly) that was damaged. Yes you might get a better frame, but you're also unsure what might happen and you have to wait out someone else's error.
Yeah to be honest the Chainring rub and crack were only more visible without taking the cranks off. The drive side actually has a section where the Chainring has cut a groove in there.