Here's Elza's info again:
You know, when fine china, or art quality porcelain is damaged, it generally loses it monetary value. But when the value of an item is strictly sentimental, repairing it has a100% upside. I can't tell you how glad I am that my mom's tree is whole again. And the lovely porcelain powder box that Robert gave me was unusable, but now sits proudly on my vanity once again to remind me how dear my husband is.
Repairing them was a gift I gave myself.