a thought
My opinion is that OP is in the midst of a conflict of values, the sentimental attachment to his old guitar and his concern for cost. I cannot speak to what the financial cost of doing what the guitar needs without compromise represents in OP's value system, too much money spent as compared to income, too much money spent on a guitar whose value will never support the work, or too expensive for OP's current financial status.
But as OP passes through his life, if the personal satisfaction of holding and maintaining the guitar has an appeal to him, then I suggest getting the work done right and closing his eyes to the cost if the cost is affordable. Separate the cold eye of financial value from the personal satisfaction of keeping a valued part of his past in his hands. If the work can't be done now, perhaps the guitar can go to rest in its case until the work doesn't represent a hardship.
One person's opinions....
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