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Is it worth repairing or re-tipping?

I have two cartridges that gave me excellent service. One is a Blue Point P-Mount I used with an adapter I scored in a turntable trade and one a JVC MC-1 low output MC cart I found in a box of old audio gear I was given. My carelessness caused me to break off the cantilever on the Blue Point and the JVC went sliding across my platter mat when I was adjusting Anti-Skate and VTA and hadn't lowered the stylus guard. I think the stylus tip was damaged and I want to know, if it can be repaired or re-tipped or is it toast. Secondly I want to know if a new cantilever can be installed on the blue point or if it is toast too. Hard and expensive lessons we all have to learn but if there's a fix and it makes sense I want to hear from those of you in the know.
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It is probably not worthwile to re-tip [ re-build ] . I believe that your Blue Point would be worth $$ on a Trade -In on a NEW Blue Point . It might be worth it . Check The Needle Doctor , Music Direct or Acoustic Sounds for Info .

Also , the NEW Blue Point is a much better Cartridge than the Original .
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