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Is my Stylus damaged?

Ok, I realize this was a bone head thing to do.  Because of a distraction I accidentally left my tone arm on a record, with the turntable on for about 2 hours.  Yes, yes I know incredibly stupid, please no lectures.  Have I damaged the Stylus?  Should I toss it and buy a new one?  It is a Hana ML.
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rdk777
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For that very reason, I’ve gotten a tonearm lifter with every table I’ve had so far - on table number three. The Little Fwend has worked best for me, although a little pricey ($249), it is built better than others IMO. Peace of mind - incase I forget or pass out listening to tunes. 
bpoletti
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Clean the stylus or not.  The speed of the runout groove is slow so not that much distance would have been covered in two hours.  It would be like less than two hours of regular play except that there are no ripples in the groove to cause wear.  
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asvjerry
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...I really hate it when my lp's are sinning without me....that repetative *sic sic sic sic sic sic*, you Know they're up to no good....

...nasty stylus, rubbing that groove....makes one jealous, 'why can't I keep it up That long....?' *sigh*
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mijostyn
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I use one of these https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT6006R-Safety-Raiser/dp/B07HKX6WL7/ref=asc_df_B07HKX6WL7/?tag...
It is $100 less than the Little Fwend and it works fine with medium to low compliance cartridges. The only caveat with these is not forgetting to cock the device. If you forget the record will skip at that point forever.  
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jili12 OP
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Thxs for the suggestion on the tone arm lifter.  I have not been able to find one that works with a Rega 8.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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