I disagree, using Southwest is not the way to go.
This cue if perfect wouldnt be worth tons, and whomever repairs it , it really wont make much difference.
This can be fixed by a lot of cuemakers and repair places.
It isnt a big deal, structurally it is fine. Actually I would recommend Scot Sherbine with Proficient. He is fast, cheap, and does excellent work, and has repaired more difficult before.
Dont let these nits tell you that you have to spend a ton using Southwest, and wait forever to get the cue back. It seems they have already convinced you and thats a shame.
JMO
Ken