Originally Posted by
harryzee
Looking at it again, it is a little dented.. I don't think there's much material missing, but rather it's been a bit compressed.
take opinions from strangers as they are, but a slight dent generally isn't a problem and depending on where it is and how dented, it most likely is alright.
again, getting a couple of experienced opinions from knowledgeable people who can actually look at it first hand is your best bet, even from older experienced mechanics that have seen and experienced this sort of thing first hand for decades would be good (bicycle frame builders arent around every street corner).