Damaged

I had just recieved a 10 inch Lodge cast iron skillet from a friend of mine a few days ago. At the first glance, I could tell that it was probably made before 2002, base on marks on the edges and the unseason-raw look. I cleaned it properly and got rid of some of the rust. Since I wanted to wait til late spring or early summer for the actual seasoning, I decided that I would start cooking a few bare-mininum basic things (such as frying and sauteing). I thought I did everything properly, then I found a crack. Even though this damage is repairable, the cost is not worth the money. I'm kind of sad that I don't get the chance to actually do the season from scratch, and the fact that it may be an antique in the future.