Is it worth getting an 11 year old cartridge re-tipped?

The question is whether the suspension can be rebuilt, if that is needed.  I suspect each "retipper" will have a different answer to that question. So, ask. But I do not think that age of 11 years alone means that the suspension absolutely has to be rebuilt.  I have a 17 year old Koetsu Urushi sounding better than ever after only a stylus replacement, done by Expert Stylus.  The qualifier is that my Urushi was never under heavy use due to the fact I have so many other cartridges and turntables.

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I sent mine in at the end of last year...Peter was in the process of relocating his shop to a new location. Once the cartridge arrived at the correct address (my bust), he did the eval the next day and called me that evening. My issue was major = In the process of moving my gear - the cartridge snagged on my son’s shirt sleeve. Peter's rebuild included the suspension, some fine tuning and a new cantilever & new stylus. Total time was 6 days, then shipped back in two days. On his website he notes his rebuild time from 8-12 weeks…. depends on how many are in front of you. I got lucky with the short turnaround time. For me - I went with Sounsmith as they have the one yr warrenty with all rebuilds & also if the rebuild failed = no charge.
His cartridge knowledge collected over 40+ yrs of doing rebuilds can be found here:
https://sound-smith.com/how

Steve at VAS in Cliffwood NJ will have that thing as good as new (sometimes better than new).   And if it’s something besides a worn tip, he’ll let you know that prior.  

I’ve had my Clear Audio Maestro for about 20 years. 

Andy Kim at Needle Clinic has been re- tipping and refurbishing it when needed  

He replaced its suspension on its last re- tip. Always sounds great when i get it back. His fee is very reasonable and turn

around is very fast. Most cases within a week.

I cant say enough good things about his work. 

I would retip it. Listen to it and then figure out what to do - use it as a primary cartridge, keep it as a spare or sell it. It’s worth giving it a chance.