[Central-Electronics] Need advise: P&H LA-400B damage

[C Eus]

Hello to all:

I recently received the P&H amplifier at the Post Office.  You can guess the
rest but what happened was that the idiots who packed the unit (non-hams, of
course) used that sponge material found in old mattresses to pack the unit.
 I found the unit with a hole ripped in the box.  The front panel was dented
and creased in the middle.  Part of the cabinet was partly crumpled.  A
toggle switch was broken. The transformer and choke look like they are about
to wrench off of their mounting tabs.  I haven't inspected the rest of the
unit but everything else appears to be intact.

Here's my question: this is a rare amplifier and one doesn't see many of
these units around today. Changes of stepping across one is getting harder
every day. I can repair it, but it may take me at least $200 plus to repair
the unit and put everything back into shape.  The negative is that every
time I look at this thing, I get a sickening feeling and get angry at the
negligent treatment this poor old unit received.  Maybe I take this a little
to personal but boatanchors are a passion of mine.  I was looking forward to
teaming this old gal up with a CE 20A that I have coming (luckily from an
experienced BA ham), but that won't be for any time soon. Looking for your
thoughts and advice, and perhaps a little peace.

Cal, N6KYR/4