Yeah, I didn't think 5* would likely make enough difference to be worth the effort, but, still, good karma is nice.

When I bought my current bike, the shop gave me an extra stem and another store nearby sold me another one for $5. All of them take-offs. None were great aesthetic matches, but it was good to experiment on the cheap because the new frame wasn't quite what I was used to. If you have shops around you, maybe ask if they have a take off you can trade yours for?