You could see if Ikeda would retip.
Look at hifishark.com to get an idea on the value range.
What Would You Expect The Value Of An Ikeda 9 Rex(Kawami) To Be?
The Ikeda is currently at Expert Stylus, and it was cleaned and they report 40% of the diamond life is left on the OEM stylus. However, they are not willing to retip as the membrane that the stylus floats on is something they do not feel comfortable working on and have concerns about fracturing it.
With OEM stylus and cartridge in working order, what would one expect the value to be? i do have the factory case and stylus guard.
At this point my choice is to use it till the diamond is done in and then hope someone comes around who can retip.
Or perhaps its better in the hands of a collector who would see value in displaying it and playing it from time to time.
Thoughts?