Ah, I understand now - okay

And $200 plus a beer sounds like a more realistic deal. Speaking only for myself, I'd pass because I just can't tell if the damage to the seat tube, being so close to the lug, could be rolled out. If not, perhaps a complete new seat tube would be in order - and the all-up cost begins to go up at that point. Having said that, it's surely a quality frame worth saving - the ride of these things is amazing

Hopefully you can find someone with the desire and ability to fix this and get it back on the road!

DD