Here's the question, is your record collection that valuable to you that you will risk the next record, or the next, if the stylus is considerably worn and the result is a gradual destruction of your groove wall due to a 500+ hour stylus?
@cleeds Dave's statement is questionable because many audiogon users claimed they're fine with cartridges with 500hrs on it even if the profile is conical, they do believe "it is well polished".
I'm fine with used vintage records purchased not from audiophiles, but from the record dealers and private collectors (if the condition is strong VG+ or better). Still better than 99% of the reissues.