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a sound port is (relatviely speaking) pretty easy. But yeah, like any repair it needs to be done well to not look like a bodge, it can be done really professionally
The main thing to check is internal support. There may be an extra side support in this location and if there was i would remove it and add 2 new supports about an inch away from the new sound port. I would then check the thickness and stability of the sides, possibly bending a new backing peice to fit inside if I had any concerns. Then once the port was cut I would rebind it matching the body scheme. If all his was done carefully there wouldn't be any need to do any finish work other than on the new bit of binding. As long as a sensible shape was chosen there is no reason for it to look like a bodge
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you are right to mention other unseen damage with acoustics
Acoustics are designed to transfer vibrations and shock from a fall is transferred exactly the same way
as an example - A relitively small knock on the endpin can easily split the end block and loosen a few braces... but you might not see any damage on the outside
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"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I'm sure they would see going for something in the £800-£900 range as 'betterment' and would not pay out at that level. Their likely argument would be that a £500 guitar today is of similar quality to the damaged one. Given that the model you own is no longer available, it's a moot point as to what a 'suitable' new for old replacement is. They will probably go in 'specs' - rather than 'tone'....
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein