Wow, great storey because it ended well for you. I worry about that kind of thing every time I travel. It was meant to be. I’d also keep the new one. Ha ha. What a great looking pair. Especially, if you can afford it and you like the sound. Two ukes, you really like is all I guy ever need. Saying, that, I have five tenors LOL but that is my goal.
Glad things worked out.