Changing the way cyclists purchase custom frames

[Deanhorsfall]

After hearing a few frame builder's perspectives on how selling a custom frame goes I was curious if anyone had a unique way they bought a frame from a small or bigger frame builder?

The idea of having someone build something to all your favourite details seems really interesting to a cyclist but to the one making it well it must get really old quickly. I was curious if anyone had gone about things with a different approach? I imagine someone emailing a builder with a different attitude and telling them to pick the colour and which tubes it's made from. I like the concept of making the frame purchase part of a trip or touring to the location to pick up the new bike or frame. I also like that when the frame is done next year that you'll go ride in Montana or California (or anywhere in the world) for a few weeks. Has anyone done this sort of thing? I like the idea of riding down to California and picking up a frame. Maybe going to Bozeman in the fall and riding for a few weeks?